CAIR-PA: Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community – The Washington Post
CAIR: What to Know About the Turmoil at Colleges Over the Israel-Hamas War – New York Times
Hillel, a Jewish campus group, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations, an Arab and Muslim civil rights group, both recorded a rising number of bias incidents on campus.
CAIR-LA: USC canceled its valedictorian’s remarks. Does the decision promote public safety — or hurt free speech? – Deseret News
CAIR-LA: Aftershocks ring in wake of USC valedictorian speech decision – Daily Trojan
A petition to reinstate Tabassum’s valedictorian speech has garnered more than 38,000 signatures, the Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations announced in a press release Wednesday afternoon.
“The overwhelming response in support of Asna is truly inspiring,” said CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush in a statement. “Asna’s strength and courage are admirable, and we fully support her as she continues to speak out against injustice and stands up for human rights for all.”
CAIR-LA: USC Silences Its Valedictorian. She Vows to Fight On – Democracy Now
CAIR-LA: 米名門校、卒業生代表のスピーチを中止。パレスチナ支持を批判されていた – HuffPost
CAIR-LA: USC Faces Backlash After Revoking Muslim Student’s Valedictorian Speech – Madame Noire
CAIR-LA: US student says university cancelled valedictorian speech amid anti-Muslim, anti-Palestinian ‘hatred’ – Al Jazeera
CAIR-LA: USC cites safety risks in cancellation of pro-Palestinian student’s valedictory speech – NextShark
CAIR-LA: Pro-Palestinian valedictorian speaks out after USC cancels speech – CBS
CAIR-LA: USC Students Question How And Why University Canceled Valedictorian’s Graduation Speech – LAist
CAIR-LA: Petition to Reinstate Muslim USC Valedictorian Speech Tops 41K – TheWrap
USC cancels valedictorian speech; CAIR official calls it ‘cowardly’
CAIR: Columbia University Leaders Testify on Antisemitism
In addition to antisemitism, the Council on American-Islamic Relations says Islamophobia also has been on the rise.