CAIR-Minnesota to Hold Third Annual Challenging Islamophobia Conference with National Experts
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 3/20/19) – On Thursday, March 28, the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) will hold its third annual “Challenging Islamophobia Conference” IN St. Paul, Minn. The conference brings together leading national experts on Islamophobia and community leaders in Minnesota to address how to challenge anti-Muslim bigotry. The recent terror attacks […]
CAIR-Minnesota’s Third Annual Challenging Islamophobia Conference Brings National Experts on Confronting Bigotry and Hate
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 3/18/19) – The third Challenging Islamophobia Conference brings together leading national experts on Islamophobia and community leaders in Minnesota to address how to challenge Islamophobia. The recent terror attacks on two mosques in New Zealand tragically demonstrate the effects of Islamophobia and extreme hatred and bigotry. This event is the largest regional conference on […]
CAIR-OK Releases 2018 Midterm Election Muslim Voter Guides
Civil rights group hopes to boost Oklahoma Muslim vote in midterm elections (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 10/25/2018) — The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today announced the release of its 2018 General Election and State Question Voter Guides focusing on the concerns of the Oklahoma Muslim community and designed to boost voter turnout […]
CAIR-Oklahoma to Release Midterm Election Candidate and State Question Voter Guides
Civil rights group to hold media availability on concerns of Oklahoma Muslim community in midterm election (OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 10/24/2018) – On Thursday, October 25, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will hold a media availability to release its 2018 General Election and State Question Voter Guides and share concerns of […]
Aneelah Afzali to Receive CAIR ‘American Muslim of the Year’ Award
Only a few days left to reserve your tickets for CAIR’s annual banquet in Arlington, Va. There are only a few days left to reserve your tickets for CAIR’s 24th annual banquet, with the theme “Faith Led, Justice Driven,” at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Va., on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 20. At […]
ACTION ALERT: Please vote for your choice of CAIR’s 2018 Muslim of the Year.
TO VOTE, CLICK LINK BELOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZTRFJW Aneelah Afzali, Esq.; Executive Director, American Muslim Empowerment Network Laila Al-Arian; Executive Producer, “Fault Lines,” Al-Jazeera English The award honors an American Muslim who demonstrated “exemplary service to the country and the community” at the local or national level over the last year by “inspiring and empowering.” Voting ends […]
CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Hate Crime Probe of ‘666’ Vandalism Targeting Mosque
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 8/5/18) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), today called on law enforcement authorities in that state to investigate vandalism targeting a Maplewood, Minn., mosque as a hate crime. Two suspects are reportedly shown in surveillance video spray-painting “666,” “Jesus saves,” a cross, and obscenities on a wall of […]
CAIR Calls on Idaho GOP to Repudiate Candidate’s Anti-Muslim ‘Muzzie’ Slur
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/3/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy and civil rights organization, called on the Idaho Republic Party to repudiate an anti-Muslim slur used by a GOP candidate in that state. Kevin Rhoades, a Boise Republican legislative candidate, wrote, “happy to delete another American hating muzzie,” as he posted […]
CAIR Condemns Distribution of Anti-Semitic Pamphlets in Maryland as Symptom of ‘Empowered’ Bigotry
(BALTIMORE, MD, 7/5/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the distribution of anti-Semitic pamphlets in Laurel, Md., as a symptom of “empowered” bigotry nationwide. Residents in several neighborhoods reported finding the pamphlets and local police have launched a hate crime investigation. SEE: Hate […]
CAIR-Minnesota Co-Hosting Challenging Islamophobia Conference
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN., 5/9/18) — On Thursday, May 10, 2018, CAIR-Minnesota will co-sponsor the nation’s first Challenging Islamophobia conference at the Hubert H. Humphrey Auditorium on the campus of the University of Minnesota. This conference will take a deep dive into the history of Islamophobia and its effects upon society. Break-out sessions will address how Islamophobia affects […]