Resolution drafted in response to Islamophobic incident by an adjunct professor in May 2021
(LOS ANGELES, CA – 06/22/2023) – On Monday, June 26, the Los Angeles chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations California (CAIR-LA), Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) Office of People and Culture, and Santa Ana College (SAC) President Annebelle Nery will present a joint resolution to the RSCCD Board of Trustees titled Recognizing Muslim Religious Observances and the Muslim Community.
CAIR-LA and its partners drafted the resolution in response to an Islamophobic incident by an adjunct professor in May 2021. The resolution recognizes the rich diversity of the Muslim community and their religious practices and reaffirms the district’s commitment to accommodate students’ faith and to challenge Islamophobia and religious discrimination.
WHAT: CAIR-LA and Partners to Present Joint Resolution to Support Muslim Students to RSCCD Board of Trustees
WHEN: Monday, June 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Rancho Santiago Community College District (2323 N Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706); – Board Room, Ground Floor, Room 107
CONTACT: CAIR-LA Digital Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, (714) 851-4851 or [email protected]
Virtual Link: The link will be available approximately 48 to 72 hours before the meeting and can be found under the 6/26/23 date here: rsccd.edu/Trustees/Pages/Agendas-Minutes.aspx
CAIR-LA is Southern California’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-LA Digital Communications Manager Enjy El-Kadi, (714) 851-4851 or [email protected]