Updates

We've had a busy year so far!

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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A win against white supremacy

March 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.

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Bernie Unites with our Community Against Racism

March 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.

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From New Zealand to Chicago

March 17, 2019
Nothing brings into focus the vulnerability of the world we live in so intensely like an event similar to the assault on the two mosques in New Zealand on March 15th. It is clear that the way forward through this chaos lies in bolstering our defenses with solidarity with our communities, and stronger integration with society at large.

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S.1 passes Senate, moves to the House

February 5, 2019
Earlier today, the Senate voted in favor of S.1, the “Strengthening America’s Security in the Middle East Act.” The bill still needs to pass the House before it can be signed by the President.

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We’ve finally turned the corner in Hollywood

February 2, 2019
We constantly hear that Muslims are having a “Hollywood Moment” and at the Sundance Film Festival I really saw that tangible shift.

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Together we can defund the Muslim Ban

January 29, 2019
We held a Congressional reception with nearly a dozen Members of Congress who are actively working against this bigoted policy. Rep. Judy Chu and Sen. Chris Murphy, among our attendees, introduced new legislation to defund the ban. This bill will make the ban unenforceable.

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Hollywood: Our Plans for 2019

January 18, 2019
MPAC's Hollywood Bureau is taking a Muslim moment in Hollywood and turning it into a movement. Starting with a panel at the Sundance Film Festival to consulting on your new favorite streaming show, see what's in the works for 2019.

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Capitol Hill: Our Plans for 2019

January 18, 2019
This year we’re tackling a very busy legislative agenda. We’re focusing our advocacy efforts to impact policy that safeguards against discrimination and targeting based on what you look like or who you worship, and are providing meaningful resources to ensure your voice is heard and you’re prepared for the year ahead. Here are some of the things our policy team is focusing on in 2019.

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Serving American Muslims across the country

January 11, 2019
We are excited to announce three newly-elected board members who will bring their expertise, insights, and a breadth of perspectives from their communities in Washington DC and Michigan.

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