(FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, 3/14/19) – On Sunday, March 17, the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will host Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib who is the first Muslim to serve in Congress from Michigan at its 19th annual banquet with the theme “Faith Led, Justice Driven,” at Burton Manor in Livonia, MI.
Also speaking to banquet attendees along with Rep. Tlaib will be American Muslim scholar and activist Omar Suleiman from Yaqeen Institute based in Irving, TX.
The event will highlight the state of Muslim civil rights in Michigan including a few breakthroughs as well as a number of growing challenges.
To register for the event, GO TO: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cair-mi-19th-annual-banquet-faith-led-justice-driven-tickets-54302111076
MEDIA NOTE: Media professionals may request entry to the banquet by emailing [email protected] or calling CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid at 248.842.1418.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, 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.