June 28, 2019
From pushing back against war-mongering, protecting Muslims and communities of faith, elevating American Muslim voices at television festivals, and more, see what we've been up to over the past month in this June's iMPACt Brief.
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READ MOREJune 28, 2019
For the first time ever, Muslim voices were heard at the ATX Television Festival where MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau hosted a panel. -
READ MOREJune 28, 2019
In response to the rising number of devastating attacks against mosques, synagogues, temples, and churches carried out primarily by white supremacists, we were asked to join and attended the first meeting of a task force intended to protect houses of worship. We will be advising the Department of Homeland Security and other law enforcement agencies on how best to protect Muslim communities and other religious groups. -
READ MOREJune 11, 2019
We are pleased to announce that we have been invited to participate in Los Angeles Councilman Paul Koretz's Interfaith Security Taskforce to protect houses of worship. Our involvement in this task force is one part of a much larger strategy on our part to ensure mosque safety and security. -
READ MOREJune 5, 2019
For the last few years, We have been working with YouTube to ensure hate speech policies are updated to reflect the hate targeted communities deal with. Today, the video-sharing website announced updates to their hate speech policies designed to protect and ensure safety for their users. -
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READ MOREMay 21, 2019
Guest blog by Omar Ricci, MPAC Board of Directors "I testified as a witness at a congressional hearing yesterday on the threat of white supremacist hate crimes on Muslim communities and national security. In my testimony, I outlined the consequences of ignoring this threat and its real impact on American Muslims." -
READ MOREApril 30, 2019
Following the tragic attacks in New Zealand, we want to make sure that our community is prepared for any risk in this busy time. Here are some things that you can do to enhance your safety and security. -
READ MOREApril 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. -
READ MOREMarch 27, 2019
Facebook has announced that white supremacist groups are now labeled as Dangerous Individuals and Organizations on its platform. This is an important step for American Muslims and other marginalized communities affected by violence from white nationalists. -
READ MOREMarch 25, 2019
Following the terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders joined our interfaith and American Muslim community at the Islamic Center of Southern California. He’s the highest ranking US official to visit a mosque to pay his respects since the tragedy occurred.
IN THIS SECTION
- Policy Analysis
- Statements & Press
- Variety Guest Column: Why It’s Time for Hollywood to Recognize the Muslim Community’s Diversity
- House’s Anti-Semitism Resolution Only Creates More Problems
- We stand with Rep. Ilhan Omar
- United Stand on House Anti-Muslim and Anti-Semitic Resolution
- Another Bigoted Attack
- We call on Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti to speak out against injustice
- We had Mayor Garcetti clarify his statement about Jerusalem
- Netanyahu sacrifices democracy by banning Reps. Omar and Tlaib for political retribution
- Bolton's Lingering Legacy
- Updates
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