Muslim civil rights group also plans to deliver a training focused on how communities can advance justice, counter Islamophobia
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/2/2023) – On Sunday, March 5, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) plans to join a town hall hosted by the Islamic Center of Morrisville to provide information on ongoing efforts to reopen the King Khaled Mosque on Shaw University’s campus in North Carolina.
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WHAT: Town Hall on Efforts to Reopen Mosque on Shaw University Campus
WHEN: Sunday, March 5, 1 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Islamic Center of Morrisville, 107 Quail Fields Ct, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560
CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Coordinator Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]
Scheduled speakers at the town hall include members of King Khaled Mosque and visiting CAIR leaders, including:
- CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Esq.
- CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw
- Attorney Nigel Edwards, Esq., King Khalid Mosque, Inc.
- Imam Juma Musa
- Zainab Abdul-Qaabidh, Board Member, King Khalid Mosque
During the event, CAIR also plans to deliver a training focused on how communities can advance justice, counter Islamophobia and effectively respond to incidents like the Shaw University conflict through strategic engagement with local media outlets, elected officials, houses of worship and other stakeholders.
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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