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Take Action: Join 'Muslim Serve" Nationwide Effort on 9/11
September 01, 2010
Given the volatile political and social climate we are experiencing all around the country, a national grassroots coalition of Muslim Americans asks you to do something special this Eid -- invite your family and friends and community to be a part of a nationwide effort to spend the anniversary of 9/11 in service to your neighbors and your city.
MPAC Reps Discuss Increasing Climate of Intolerance On Fox & NPR
August 30, 2010
As we've all witnessed, the climate of xenophobia has took an ugly turn this week, as a cab driver in Manhattan was brutally stabbed in the throat, face, and hands by a passenger after he learned of his Muslim faith. MPAC staff have been featured on media outlets across the country to share their perspective on the roots of the current tide of hate, and how it's translating to local communities.
Salam Al-Marayati on Huffington Post: "5 Questions Swirling Around the 'Ground Zero Mosque' Debate"
August 30, 2010
Most of those opposed to the Park51 Muslim cultural center -- known as the "Ground Zero mosque" despite being neither a mosque nor at Ground Zero -- have understandable apprehensions about Muslims. The questions raised by opponents of the cultural center deserve clear, unambiguous answers about Islam in America. That's the least we as Muslim Americans can do for our fellow citizens. Here's the five questions I've heard the most often...
MPAC Delegation Meets with Congressman Xavier Becerra
August 30, 2010
Last week, MPAC met with Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA). A seasoned politician, and influential leader in our nation's capitol, the Congressman began the meeting by expressing interest in Muslim concerns around the recent political wedge issue created by the opposition to the Park-51 community center. MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati stressed the significance of local reverberations of Park-51 in Temecula, CA as well as across the United States.
MPAC Calls on NY Governor to Retract Offensive, Misleading Statement About Muslims
August 27, 2010
The Muslim Public Affairs Council today expressed its disappointment around New York Governor David Paterson comments on a CBS affiliate in Manhattan yesterday mischaracterizing Muslim sects, when discussing the ongoing debate around the proposed Park 51 Community Center.
MPAC-DC Director Discusses Rising Tide of Islamophobia in Op-Ed, NPR Interview
August 23, 2010
Once again this week, MPAC staff, volunteers and allies have been on the national media circuit discussing the alarming rise in anti-Muslim sentiment being witnessed on the national airwaves from elected officials, pundits and professional bigots like Pamela Geller. The vitriol targeting mosque projects in at least five states around the country -- Connecticut, New York, Wisconsin, Tennessee and California -- have taken a turn for the worse, one which we have sprung into action to address.
Listen to Dr. Maher Hathout's Khutba on 'Burn the Quran Day' Controversy
August 22, 2010
During a Friday sermon delivered at the Islamic Center of Southern California recently, MPAC Senior Adviser Dr. Maher Hathout offered a rational and measured response to the proposed National Burn the Quran Day, in which he posed the philosophical question, "Can They Burn the Quran?"
MPAC-NYC Sponsors Manhattan Borough President's Annual Ramadan Iftar
August 22, 2010
MPAC-NYC was the proud sponsor for the third consecutive year of the Manhattan borough president's annual Ramadan Iftar this week, held at the Malcolm and Betty Shabaaz Memorial Center in Harlem. Attended by 350 attendees of very diverse ethnicities and backgrounds, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer honored local people and organizations for their remarkable work this past year.
Attorney General & Congressman Praise American Muslim Community for Vigilance Against Extremists
August 22, 2010
Attorney General Eric Holder and Congressman Keith Ellison praised members of the American Muslim Community for their cooperation in the indictment of 14 people accused of aiding the Somali terrorist group, Al-Shabaab.
Apply Today to Intern with MPAC This Fall
August 22, 2010
MPAC interns in Washington, DC and Los Angeles, CA work for the American Muslim community, understand how policy gets shaped, and gain experience in the non-profit sector. Apply by Friday, Sept. 4 and you'll gain hands-on education, experience and skills in media, community, and government relations.
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