(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2/10/19) – – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate hate vandalism targeting a Muslim business in La Crosse, Wis.
On Friday. Feb. 8, the Muslim owner found the words, “Sand [N-word] Mike,” spray-painted on the front of his building. The business owner’s nickname is “Mike.”
SEE: Wisconsin Muslim Business Targeted by Islamophobic Hate Vandalism
Racial slur spray-painted on La Crosse business
https://www.news8000.com/news/racial-slur-spray-painted-on-la-crosse-business/1008840225
“We call on political and religious leaders in Wisconsin to denounce this hateful act targeting a Muslim Business owner and urge state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate it as a possible hate crime,” said CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein.
He noted that CAIR has witnessed an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.
SEE: CAIR-NY Condemns Nazi Hate Vandalism, Arson Targeting Jewish Institution
https://www.cair.com/cair_ny_condemns_nazi_hate_vandalism_arson_targeting_jewish_institution
CAIR-Pittsburgh Welcomes Resignation of School Official Over Anti-Muslim Post
https://www.cair.com/cair_pittsburgh_welcomes_resignation_of_school_official_over_anti_muslim_post
CAIR Asks Feds to Charge Men Accused in Bomb Plot Targeting New York Muslim Community
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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CONTACT: CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein, 612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, ihooper@cair.com
