March 3, 2012
Join MPAC on Saturday, March 3, for the "Finding Soul Through Sound" concert in Los Angeles. The concert will feature Brother Ali, Baraka Blue, Bridget Barkan, DJ Anas Canon & Omar Offendum.
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READ MOREFebruary 20, 2012
MPAC urges all concerned citizens to contact their senators and urge them to oppose a resolution which sets forth a low standard for war with Iran by ruling out a “containment” strategy and increases pressure on the administration to avoid relying on diplomacy. -
MPAC Calls for Federal Investigation into Widespread Spying Against Muslim Students Across NortheastREAD MOREFebruary 19, 2012
MPAC called upon the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the New York City Police Department’s alleged pervasive spying against Muslim American college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities across the northeast. -
READ MOREFebruary 17, 2012
A study conducted by the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security (TCTHS) has proven that contrary to the popular belief homegrown terrorism by Muslims in the United States, are not a threat. -
READ MOREFebruary 15, 2012
On Feb. 10, MPAC and co-hosted the Salam Hospitality Suite in San Diego at the California Democratic Convention, where elected officials and candidates, such as those running for congressional seats, state controller and the state assembly, came to the suite to network and address the crowd gathered. -
READ MOREFebruary 15, 2012
An audience of nearly 90 Muslims and Jews attended a special screening of “My So-Called Enemy” with the director of the documentary, Lisa Gossels. The poignant documentary follows a group of teenage Israeli and Palestinian girls as they attend a joint summer camp in the U.S. and their lives for seven years afterward. -
READ MOREFebruary 15, 2012
On Feb. 8, PAC along with other community and interfaith organizations met with FBI Director Robert Mueller and the FBI’s Public Affairs Office in an effort to address concerns regarding the agency’s use of inflammatory training material. The FBI provided an update on steps it has taken to rectify the matter including an extensive review and update of its material. -
READ MOREFebruary 13, 2012
Last week, Saadia Khan, MPAC’s Civic Outreach Coordinator, spoke on an interfaith panel at the University of Southern California about what faith traditions and scriptures say regarding poverty and inequality. -
READ MOREFebruary 10, 2012
In an unfortunate turn of events, Russia and China have both voted against a UN Security Council Resolution to bring closure to the violent situation by demanding Assad to step down. -
READ MOREFebruary 9, 2012
Today, the Muslim Public Affairs Council denounced support of the Syrian regime by the Chinese, Russian and Iranian governments, shielding Damascus from accountability for atrocities against its own civilians. MPAC also released a policy position paper on the current unrest in Syria, “The Current Challenges to the Syrian Democratic Revolution.” -
READ MOREFebruary 6, 2012
First annual CAIR Texas Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, developed as an offshoot of CAIR Chicago’s program and spearheaded by MPAC Young Leader Wardah Khalid, empowers young Muslim leaders in their communities and beyond. -
READ MOREFebruary 3, 2012
As the tides continue to change in the Middle East and North Africa, one country that seems to be receiving less and less attention is Syria. The Syrian death toll continues to rise, and yet, all we hear are condemnations and hopes that the Assad regime will either see the heinous and egregious error of their ways or Syrian citizens will topple the dictator and see the fruition of their aspirations materialize. -
READ MOREFebruary 2, 2012
MPAC expressed outrage about a leaked 2006 New York Police Department document which called for widespread profiling and surveillance of entire Shia and Iranian communities, without any indications of criminal activity. This latest outrageous abuse strengthens the demand for immediate oversight into the NYPD. -
READ MOREFebruary 1, 2012
On Jan. 27, in addition to its annual dinner and board elections, MPAC-WNY held a symposium at the Islamic Society of Niagara Frontier in Amherst to discuss "The Arab Spring and Its Implications for the U.S.," in an effort to shed light on the political unrest in the Middle East and North A -
READ MOREFebruary 1, 2012
On this first anniversary of the Egyptian revolution, AlMaghrib Institute instructor Shaykh Yasir Qadhi joins StraightTalk host Dr. Maher Hathout for a frank and timely discussion about Salafis, identity conflicts, and mixing religion and politics in America and the new Arab world. -
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January 30, 2012
MPAC is bringing together the top thinkers on Iran for a Capitol Hill forum on Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, to discuss “Avoiding Disaster: The Consequences of a Military Strike Against Iran and its Alternatives.” At the forum, MPAC will also release a position paper on the U.S. military’s engagement with Iran. -
READ MOREJanuary 30, 2012
As a part of MPAC's vision for a safe and more secure American and global society, we abhor the thought of nuclear weapon proliferation by any nation, including Iran. We also oppose, on religious grounds, to both the theocratic and authoritarian nature of the current Iranian political system. -
READ MOREJanuary 30, 2012
Earlier today, the Muslim Public Affairs Council held a policy forum on Capitol Hill with top analysts and experts on U.S. national security policy, Iranian affairs, and regional security, who discuss the consequences of a military strike on Iran. -
READ MOREJanuary 27, 2012
On Tuesday, Jan. 24, President Barack Obama gave the annual State of the Union address to the nation. His speech, “An America Built to Last,” covered a myriad of topics currently affecting our nation. -
READ MOREJanuary 26, 2012
MPAC is pursuing initiatives to demand changes of NYPD training practices and policies after news revealed over 1,500 NYPD officers were shown the bigoted film, The Third Jihad.
