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An Update on MPAC’s 100 Day Agenda #islamophobia #communityempowerment

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On December 23, 2024 By MPAC
MPAC's VP of Policy and Programming gives an update on our 100 Day Agenda for 2025. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Nonprofit Killer Bill – What’s Next? Convening and Mobilizing CommunitIes to Stop the Bill

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On December 6, 2024 By MPAC
Join MPAC's Mohammad Ali for a panel discussion on what's next for the "Nonprofit Killer Bill", how the bill could potentially impact organizations if passed, and what you can do to prevent the bill from being passed in the Senate. Featured Panelists: Katherine Tomaszewski, Senior Legal Advisor - Charity and Security Network Ben Grossman-Cohen, Director of Campaigns - Oxfam America Diala Qasem, Senior Legislative Assistant Congressman Andre Carson Kevin Rachlin, Washington Director - Nexus Leadership Project Sumayyah Waheed, Senior Policy Counsel - Muslim Advocates ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Los Angeles reaffirms its commitment to protect human rights for all | Human Security Resolution

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On November 20, 2024 By MPAC
Tuesday, Nov. 19, INKERIJ Foundation CEO and MPAC Consultant Umar Hakim-Dey joined LA City Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Hugo Soto-Martinez as they presented the Human Security Resolution. The resolution reaffirms the city’s dedication to protect freedom of expression and freedom of worship for all Angelenos. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Empowering Voices 2024: Bernie Sanders Lifetime Achievement Award

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On November 20, 2024 By MPAC
---------- Video honoring Senator Bernie Sanders and his commitment to ending religious bigotry Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Empowering Voices 2024: Remembering Shireen Abu Akleh

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On November 20, 2024 By MPAC
---------- Our video remembering and honoring Shireen Abu Akleh from MPAC's 2024 Empowering Voices Awards. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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Empowering Voices 2024

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On November 13, 2024 By MPAC
Join us for the 2024 Empowering Voices Awards, where we honor individuals who champion justice, truth, and equality. This year’s honorees include Senator Bernie Sanders, recognized his unwavering support of human rights, and the late journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, posthumously honored for her courageous reporting on the Palestinian cause. We also celebrate political commentator Krystal Ball for her commitment to independent journalism, and welcome UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah as a featured speaker, known for her advocacy against Islamophobia and systemic racism. 00:00:10 - Welcome from Mohammad Ali 00:01:00 - Introduction of MC Dr. Javairiah Fatima 00:05:33 - Dinner and performance by Tabla for Two 00:37:32 - This is MPAC 00:50:00 - Quran recitation/Opening Dua by Fatimah Popal 00:56:45 - Remarks from MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati 01:09:58 - Remarks from MP Naz Shah 01:24:30 - Tribute to Shireen Abu Akleh 01:27:19 - Remarks from Isra Chaker 01:31:37 - Remarks from Aline MacMillan 01:42:03 - Keynote from Honoree Senator Bernie Sanders 02:03:04 - Presentation from MPAC VP Haris Tarin 02:19:00 - Remarks from Rep. Rashia Tlaib 02:34:53 - Keynote from Honoree Krystal Ball 02:42:48 - Closing Remarks and Dua by Imam Johari Abdul-Malik
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MPAC 2024 Virtual Election Forum

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On November 1, 2024 By MPAC
Join MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati for a two part discussion with the 2024 Presidential campaigns and community organizations. Hear from Nasrina Bargzie and Brenda Abdelall with the Harris campaign, Oubai Shahbandar with Arab Americans for a Better America PAC, and directly from Dr. Jill Stein. This is followed by a discussion with representatives from USCMO-CAN, Black Muslim Leadership Council, and Emgage Action. NOTE: This is for educational purposes only and not an endorsement. We’ve invited all candidates to get a better understanding of their views and positions. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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