WHO: Ohio Chapter of Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio)
WHEN: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 27 (Media are invited to arrive at 12:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Atrium when participants will be preparing for their legislative meetings. Ohio Muslim adults and youth will be available for interviews.)
WHERE: Ohio Statehouse, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH 43215
CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi, [email protected], 614-763-6557
WHAT: Ohio Muslim participants from across the state will hold meetings with more than 30 legislative offices focusing on bills relating to religious accommodation, health care access and expansion, and honesty in education.
SEE: https://www.facebook.com/events/871942087127292
The advocacy day includes training and a keynote speech from local community leader and advocate Imam Horsed Noah.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio has three offices in Ohio – Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland.
Their mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi, [email protected], 614-763-6557