MPAC hosts a non-partisan Los Angeles Mayoral Forum inviting Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman to sit down with President Salam Al-Marayati. In collaboration with MAS PACE & ICSC, this is an opportunity for candidates to speak on their campaign's central issues, their commitments to engaging with the Muslim community, and for Angelinos to learn more about their candidates.

This community is not a guest in Los Angeles, and the importance of these visits cannot be understated. For too long our communities have been viewed at best as tokenized outreach in times of electoral need and at worst a nuisance to ignore. As anti-Muslim rhetoric rises nationwide, it has never been more crucial to reframe the presence, importance, and impact our community has in the areas we call home. From New York to Michigan to Los Angeles, these conversations are the first of a long road to a newfound voice American Muslims proudly hold in our country.

NOTE: MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, & ICSC are nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organizations. This candidate forum is conducted solely for voter education and does not constitute an endorsement of, opposition to, or support for any candidate, political party, or campaign. The views expressed by participating candidates are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of MPAC Foundation, MAS PACE, or ICSC.