April 24, 2019
From making strides against injustice on Capitol Hill to celebrating community and inclusion at our 28th Annual Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, it's been a busy month. See the highlights in this April's iMPACt Brief.
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READ MOREApril 22, 2019
We are disgusted by the attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter, one of the holiest days for our Christian brothers and sisters. No one should fear for their life in a place of worship. Thoughts and prayers are important, but not enough. Those impacted by this tragic, senseless violence need our support. -
READ MOREApril 19, 2019
The most recent attacks on Ilhan Omar play on the rising trend of anti-Muslim bigotry and hatred. Trump and the GOP are playing on these existing divides to galvanize their base and weaken their opposition. -
READ MOREApril 16, 2019
President Trump recently tweeted spliced footage of Rep. Omar’s speech at a CAIR banquet with footage of 9/11. His tweet was dangerous, and effectively placed both a sitting member of Congress, as well as American Muslims, at risk of harm. This is but one of many recent instances where the president has targeted people of color, especially women of color, to further embroil the country in hate and fear-mongering. We urge Twitter to take Trump’s tweet down and leaders on both side of the aisle to condemn this bigotry. -
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READ MOREApril 12, 2019
The blatant disregard of basic human rights by Sultan Hassanah Bolkiah is a clear deviation from the core principles of justice, peace and human dignity of our faith.
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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