(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/22/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that its Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry received a Trailblazer Award from the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR).
Chaudry received the Civil Rights and Fair Housing Trailblazer Award on Saturday, August 20th at MCCR’s biennial gala in Hanover, Maryland.
“I’m honored by this recognition and ask God to guide me to continue working for justice and equity for all Marylanders,” said CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry.
MCCR is an independent agency governed by a nine-member Commission appointed by the Governor to serve individuals, businesses, and communities throughout the State. Its mandate is to protect against discrimination based on race, color, religion and other protected classifications.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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