(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 6/30/2022) – During its final week, interns participating in the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) Summer Internship Development Program focused in on media and public relations as an important aspect of civil rights and advocacy work.
CAIR-Ohio hosted local journalists in its Columbus and Cincinnati offices, including Ann Fisher. Fisher is the host and executive producer at WOSU News and Weingartner is senior editor and reporter at WVXU. Fisher and Weingartner spoke to interns about their backgrounds and work as reporters and journalism’s important role in our society. They also answered CAIR-Ohio interns’ questions about some of the challenges of their roles.
The interns also received media training from CAIR National Director of Research and Advocacy Corey Saylor. Following the training, interns prepared mock press conferences addressing real-world issues and getting experience in both public relations and journalist roles.
Throughout the internship program, interns worked on projects as groups that furthered their understanding and skills around civil rights, Islamophobia, legislative advocacy, and more. On Friday, July 1, the last day of the program, interns will present their reflections and lessons learned to the full group and CAIR-Ohio staff.
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CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR-NY 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-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi, [email protected], 614-763-6557