January 21, 2021
On January 20, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden took the stage to deliver an inaugural message of unity, healing, and reform to the American people. The Muslim Public Affairs Council takes a deep-dive into his speech and draws out the impact his statements will have on Americans.
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January 20, 2021
Today, President Joseph R. Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris take their oaths of office to inaugurate what we hope will be an administration that mends a broken America and prioritizes the safety and wellbeing of every American. We look forward to engaging this new administration as they lead our nation out of division toward peace and unity. -
January 20, 2021
MPAC commends President-elect Joe Biden on the decision to reverse the Trump Administration’s Muslim Ban, formally known as Executive Order 13769, upon taking office on January 20. Rescinding the Ban is a starting point for the broader opportunity to achieve comprehensive immigration reform and an economic policy platform that attends to the social divisions that xenophobia plays on in the first place. -
January 19, 2021
A national and state level coalition issued a Joint Threat Assessment (JTA) for the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., that will be held on January 20th, 2021, due to the recent incidents of ideologically-motivated violence. Here are our recommendations on how to stay safe. -
January 18, 2021
President-Elect Biden has pledged that his Administration will look like America, and we applaud his efforts to achieve that goal. We co-signed a letter with other American Muslim civil society organizations urging them to include American Muslims as high profile members of public service in the next administration.
IN THEIR WORDS
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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,
Wise Entertainment -
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.
Eleanor Lewis MPAC Donor & Supporter -
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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