MPAC Foundation Holds Fundraising Dinner to Counter Islamophobia
March 23, 2007
MPAC Foundation invities you to a
Fundraising Dinner to Counter Islamophobia
"When the world is compelled to coin a new term to take account of increasingly widespread bigotry, that is a sad and troubling development. Such is the case with Islamophobia."
- UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
April 15, 2007 | 5:00-7:30pm
Islamic Center of Southern California
434 S Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Tickets: $20 adults, $10 students/kids
Childcare Available
MPAC’s Response to Islamophobia Includes the Following:
- MPAC's Hollywood Bureau
Drawing on 20 years of experience, MPAC will increase its outreach and consultation with the news and entertainment industries to promote accurate media portrayals of Islam and Muslims and counter distortions.
- Training Seminars & Activist Handbook
Interactive and high energy workshops featuring MPAC experts will provide hands-on training in interacting with media, government, civic, religious and academic groups to counter Islamophobia.
- "Truth Over Fear": Uncovering the Roots of Islamophobia in American Culture
Providing analysis and educational tools based on recent news media portrayals of Islam and Muslims, including "Obsession" (Fox News) and "Exposed: The Extremist Agenda" (CNN) to debate the issue effectively.
- "Truth Over Fear" Website & Resource Center
Featuring major polling data, educational resources, action plans, and talking points, the website will serve as an online meeting place and clearinghouse for public officials, media professionals and American Muslims.
To purchase tickets and for more information, please call 213.383.3443213.383.3443.
The future of Muslims in America depends on what we do now.
