April 13, 2013
American Muslim activists have unfairly been accused of being Islamists, as in synonymous for militants, extremists or radicals. We applaud AP for this step in accurate reporting about Islam and Muslims, and we look forward to other media outlets following AP’s lead.
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READ MOREApril 11, 2013
MPAC is proud to announce that Shams Ghoneim, President of MPAC’s Iowa Chapter, was recently named president of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Iowa. -
READ MOREApril 11, 2013
St. Bonaventure University, one of the oldest and recognized universities in the country, has announced that Dr. Khalid J. Qazi, the President of MPAC-WNY, will be honored with the Annual Gaudete Awards on April 18, 2013. We congratulate Dr. Qazi on this special recognition. -
READ MOREApril 5, 2013
Last week, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati and Haris Tarin, DC Director, traveled to Paris, France for the first international Muslim Minorities Colloquium hosted by the World for All Foundation. Founded by Ebrahim Rasool, currently the South African Ambassador to the U.S., the foundation convened an impressive array of Muslim leaders from over 20 countries to share their experiences in dealing with civic, political and social integration in their respective societies. -
READ MOREApril 4, 2013
MPAC's Young Leaders Program Coordinator, Yasmin Hussein spoke at the Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament (MIST) in Washington, DC, last weekend, where she conducted two workshops and sat on a panel during the main town hall session. The session was attended by over 600 American Muslim high school students from the DC-Maryland-Virginia area. -
READ MOREApril 4, 2013
Recently, the Wilson Center in Washington, DC held a half-day conference with American Muslim public officials, where MPAC was recognized for its role in advancing Muslim political participation. The Center featured public officials from around the country: Judges Halim Dhanidina and David Shaheed; Mayors Abdul Haidous, Mohammed Hameeduddin and Wayne Smith; and City Council Member Robert Jackson. -
READ MOREMarch 29, 2013
Remember the USA PATRIOT Act? Passed hastily in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the Act is meant to deter and punish terrorist acts in the U.S. and around the world by enhancing law enforcement investigatory tools. One of the key provisions of the Act allowed any government agency to issue what they called a National Security Letter (NSL). -
READ MOREMarch 27, 2013
The foundation of the Hammer Museum shook a few weeks ago when an event hosted by The Hammer Forum, assembled a panel of four experts, including MPAC's Edina Lekovic, to explore the realities and implications of Islamophobia. -
READ MOREMarch 22, 2013
President Barack Obama’s trip to the Middle East this week may not be just another visit to the region; it could become the catalyst for restarting the peace talks between the Palestinians and Israelis. Speaking yesterday to mostly young Israelis in Jerusalem, Obama urged them to demand peace from their political leaders. -
READ MOREMarch 21, 2013
More than 75 women and girls gathered for a special day-long retreat at New Horizon School in Irvine, CA on "Discovering Your Best Self." MPAC teamed up with the Islamic Center of Irvine and New Horizon to create a unique experience where women and girls could experience a supportive environment to reflect on their lives and voices as they explore self-esteem, media images, speaking with confidence, and health and nutrition. -
READ MOREMarch 21, 2013
MPAC congratulates Tom Perez, the newly nominated Secretary of Labor, and Melissa Rogers, the new Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, for their new appointments by President Barack Obama. MPAC is honored to have worked closely with both individuals, and witnessed their tireless efforts to ensure our rights and freedoms as Americans. -
READ MOREMarch 20, 2013
Meet MPAC’s Spring 2013 Communications Intern, Soraya Ahyaudin. She has a master’s degree in science and environmental journalism from Universiti Sains Malaysia. Her passion is understanding how people verbally and nonverbally communicate at the individual, societal and cultural levels. -
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READ MOREMarch 11, 2013
Today, March 11, 2013, MPAC along with other Muslim and Arab American leaders met with President Barack Obama to discuss issues that will pertain to his upcoming trip to the Middle East. Haris Tarin, the Director of MPAC’s Washington, DC, office, attended the intimate meeting with the President, as he prepares his agenda for this visit to the Palestine, Jordan and Israel. -
READ MOREMarch 7, 2013
MPAC was proud to witness the signing-in ceremony of the Reauthorization of the 2013 Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) held today, March 7, 2013, at the White House. MPAC was honored to be invited by the White House and recognized for its work on VAWA. -
READ MOREMarch 6, 2013
The persistent and horrific attacks against Shia in Pakistan and the Middle East are an outrageous violation of Islam. Hundreds have been killed in the most recent string of sectarian violence across the region. MPAC condemns all attacks on minority groups and calls on all the governments in these countries as well as Muslim leaders to act immediately to stop this cancerous fratricide within our faith. -
READ MOREMarch 4, 2013
“Day of the Falcon” (aka “Black Gold”), an epic adventure film with global appeal that offers a positive portrayal of the Arab culture, landscape and Islam is hitting theaters March 1. The film starring Antonio Banderas, Freida Pinto and Tahar Rahim, is the story of two rival kingdoms in the Arab Gulf region who discard their truce until when oil is discovered between their territories. Now it is up to their children to find a way to end the violence and bring peace to the land. -
READ MOREFebruary 28, 2013
Recently, MPAC’s Director of Policy & Programming, Edina Lekovic, joined Dr. Kathleen Moore, professor of Religion at University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), for a lively discussion about moving “Beyond the Muslim Bubble” at MSA West’s 15th Annual Conference. -
READ MOREFebruary 28, 2013
MPAC is seeking the best and brightest for its competitive and engaging Policy Research Fellowship that gives researchers an opportunity to present information that will impact the policy-making process. MPAC seeks to identify and develop those with an interest in public affairs to engage in faith-based policy research and advocacy in the heart of the nation's capital. -
READ MOREFebruary 28, 2013
Today, the House of Representatives reauthorized the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and sent it to President Barack Obama’s desk to be signed into law. We congratulate House Republicans for breaking the political gridlock on the new provisions added in the bill by the Senate and voting for the greater good. -
READ MOREFebruary 24, 2013
MPAC's Hollywood Bureau proudly announced today it will honor 2013 Oscar nominee for Best Feature Documentary “5 Broken Cameras,” co-created by Palestinian filmmaker Emad Burnat and Israeli filmmaker Guy Davidi, during its 22nd annual Media Awards Gala this spring.
