September 27, 2019
From co-hosting two first-of-their-kind events - a Presidential Forum at ISNA and a Writers Guild Panel on Black Muslim Narratives, to one of our Congressional Leadership Development Program fellows, fresh out of this summer's program, passing legislation in the House of Representatives, see what we've been up to in this September's iMPACt Brief.
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READ MORESeptember 27, 2019
The Domestic Terrorism Act , introduced by Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS), will protect communities already vulnerable to violent hate by improving Congressional oversight over federal counterterrorism procedures and mandating better research practices within the Department of Homeland Security. -
READ MORESeptember 26, 2019
As 2019 began, we established that two of our policy focuses will be to defund the Muslim Ban and to address the root causes of the rise in hate crimes - white supremacy. Nine months later, we've made significant strides. Here's a brief update on what we've accomplished. -
READ MORESeptember 25, 2019
This summer I had the extraordinary opportunity to serve as a Tech & Diversity Fellow in the DC Office of Congresswoman Yvette Clarke. From planning panels to passing bills in Congress, I would not have received this opportunity if I was not a part of MPAC’s Congressional Leadership and Development Program (CLDP). -
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READ MORESeptember 25, 2019
With hate crimes at houses of worship hitting record levels, we joined a non-partisan task force advising the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies on how best to protect American Muslim communities and other religious groups against the threat of white supremacist violence.
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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