October 20, 2011
Recently, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) engaged an audience of parents and children on the issue of bullying for an MPAC forum on bullying.
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READ MOREOctober 14, 2011
This Sunday, Oct. 16, the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Memorial will be dedicated in Washington, DC, on the National Mall. The ceremonial dedication will be delivered by President Barack Obama and other speakers, including prominent civil rights leaders, faith leaders, musicians, poets and members of King’s family. -
READ MOREOctober 13, 2011
MPAC urges all concerned citizens to contact their local elected officials and demand the removal of the “Islamist” language and the creation of a position that focuses on counter ideas rather than criminal activity in the upcoming Senate and House Homeland Security spending bills. -
READ MOREOctober 7, 2011
MPAC congratulates Tawakel Karman, a Yemeni journalist and human rights activist; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first women to be elected as president in a free election; and Leymah Gbowee, a peace and women’s activist, for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, the first time women have been honored in seven years. -
READ MOREOctober 5, 2011
MPAC signed on to a letter requesting the FBI withdraw anti-Muslim training documents based on flawed information, conduct a comprehensive review of trainings and “issue new guidance clearly stating that religious practices and political advocacy are protected activities under the First Amendment, and are not indicators of future violence.” -
READ MOREOctober 5, 2011
With the rise of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim rhetoric, it is important for the Muslim American community to be educated in how to respond to possible crimes and hostile acts. Witht that objective in mind, a group of Muslims came together to from the A.L.E.R.T.U.S -- the Alliance with Law Enforcement for the Reporting of Threats within the United States. -
READ MORESeptember 28, 2011
MPAC along with the the Islamic Center of Southern California and MECA hosted a Free International Symposium by the American Red Cross on Saturday, Sept. 17. -
READ MORESeptember 28, 2011
MPAC and the Ehsan Center invite you to join us for "Stand Up Against Bullying: What would you do if your child is bullied?" a training led by the Los Angeles Unified School District. -
READ MORESeptember 23, 2011
MPAC and leaders of three prominent Muslim organizations today said they are appalled by an Orange County Superior Court jury’s verdict convicting 10 of the “Irvine 11” students on both misdemeanor counts of disturbing a meeting and conspiring to disturb a meeting. -
READ MORESeptember 15, 2011
MPAC today asked for an apology from the FBI and condemned the bigoted statements made during their trainings about Islam and the state of the “mainstream” Muslim American community. These harmful trainings are ineffective, immoral and counterproductive to the relationships we have developed for the past 20 years and to the identification of those who are truly out to harm the United States -
READ MORESeptember 15, 2011
MPAC asks for an immediate internal investigation into this matter and reassessment of the vetting process of trainers. Our communities need an answer from our nation’s top law enforcement leaders; silence on this issue only sends a message of complicity and ruins critical partnerships that have proven effective in keeping our nation safe and secure. -
READ MORESeptember 14, 2011
A decade has now passed since that fateful day when 19 hijackers killed 3,000 people in a spectacular act of terrorism. It is rather hard now to precisely remember the atmosphere of fear and uncertainty that enveloped the country, but that fear had terrible consequences, not just for the United States, but for much of the world. -
READ MORESeptember 9, 2011
For our generation, Sept. 11, 2001, will forever remain in infamy. On that day a depraved band of zealots committed the most atrocious crime of murdering nearly 3,000 innocent Americans. -
READ MORESeptember 9, 2011
As the 10th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, MPAC and the Muslim American community, stands in unity with all Americans and commemorates this day of national importance by offering our condolences to the victims of the attacks and their family members. -
READ MORESeptember 7, 2011
Serving his community on 9/11, former firefighter Kevin James is a Muslim who has dedicated his life to the service of others. A civil rights and fire-safety activist the successes of his labor have led to the passing of legislation that has saves thousands of lives in New York City. He became a firefighter in 1981 and was promoted to the rank of fire marshal in 1985. During his time as a firefighter, he received several meritorious awards for heroism. -
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September 2, 2011
Ten years ago, America and the global community were witness to one of the most horrific acts of mass murder perpetrated at the start of the new millennium – 9/11. Not only was our nation under attack, but one of the world’s great religions, Islam, was hijacked in the process. -
READ MORESeptember 2, 2011
As we approach the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it is important to take the proper precaution and ensure our Islamic centers and schools are safe in case of any backlash. It is important for our community to remain cautious and vigilant of any possible acts of hate. -
READ MOREAugust 17, 2011
The Muslim Public Affairs Council announced today it will be joining a Back-to-School Youth & Parent Training Webinars on answering difficult questions about Islam and Muslims and bullying prevention. In partnership with Islamic Networks Group (ING) and the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), the webinar will be this Thursday, Aug. 18, from 1-2:30 p.m. PST. -
READ MOREAugust 5, 2011
This week, the Abu Dhabi Gallup Center with the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies released a survey titled “Muslim Americans: Faith, Freedom, and the Future; Examining U.S. Muslims’ Political, Social, and Spiritual Engagement 10 Years After September 11." This comprehensive report found that the Muslim American community is “thriving” more than ever, and that Muslim Americans are politically, socially and religiously engaged and contributors to society. -
READ MOREAugust 4, 2011
MPAC's Hollywood Bureau is encouraging all satire-loving viewers to watch “The Young Conservative’s Hip Hop Guide to Muslims (Satire),” a music video that presents social commentary through satire on the gross, yet common misconceptions perpetuated about Muslims.
