February 25, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - Pentagon Reveals White Supremacists In The Ranks; State Department Establishes Chief Officer In Charge of Diversity; House Rules Committee Releases New Text of COVID-19 Relief Bill; Biden Revokes Trump's Pause On Green Cards... Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly.
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READ MOREFebruary 24, 2021
American ideals dictate that a person’s creed or color do not preclude them from qualifying for a position. Despite their qualifications, perspectives and experiences, Biden Administration appointees of color and of ethnic and religious minority backgrounds have come under attack from right-wing political circles and media. MPAC rejects the weaponization of bigoted and racist views in the process of appointing officials. -
READ MOREFebruary 22, 2021
Xavier Becerra has been a leading force in opposition to the most injurious anti-immigrant policies and an ally for minority populations, especially American Muslims. MPAC offers a recommendation for his confirmation as the Secretary for Health and Human Services by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. -
READ MOREFebruary 18, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - Senate acquits Trump in impeachment trial; White House announces expanded COVID plan; Biden’s Medicare pick Chiquita Brooks-LaSure would be 1st Black woman to hold post; Democratic lawmakers introduce Biden’s immigration plan... Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly. -
READ MOREFebruary 11, 2021
THIS WEEK IN DC - ICE threatened to expose asylum-seekers to COVID-19; Accused Capitol rioters say Trump incited them; Trump’s second impeachment trial begins; House Democrats propose multi-billion dollar COVID-19 relief package; Biden formally ends Trump's border emergency, but troops will stay... Read more in MPAC's DC Weekly.
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We are 1000% behind you and the work you are doing in Hollywood and the world. We hope to do much more together and change the narrative about Muslim people in this country.
Katie Elmore Mota Co-President & Exec. Producer,
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I worked for years at the ADL, directing their anti-bias education institute, and I always admired the work of MPAC. My heart and prayers are with you as you continue to navigate the frontlines, and with the members of the communities you serve.
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There has never been a more brilliant, empassioned, visionary staff and group of people that exists at the Muslim Public Affairs Council.
Rev. Ed Bacon Rector Emeritus, All Saints Church, Pasadena -
The best way to ensure equality and justice is to build bridges in the community and that is exactly what all you are doing.
Congresswoman Judy Chu -
If MPAC existed in 1942, Japanese Americans would have never gone to [internment] camps. And this is why, as a Congressman, I'm here for this community too.
Fmr. Congressman Mike Honda
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