2017 mpac convention

Can there be trust between American Muslims and law enforcement?

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On December 8, 2017 By MPAC
America has always struggled in prioritizing the security of the nation over the civil rights of its citizens, including American Muslims. Are the two mutually exclusive and does compromising one damage the effectiveness of the other? Panel speakers: - Mike Downing, Retired LAPD Deputy Chief - Jody Armour, USC Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law - Seema Ahmad, MPAC Board Chair Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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Why should American Muslims care about cakes for same sex marriages?

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On November 16, 2017 By MPAC
The Dept. of Justice issued guidance that permits discrimination on the basis of religious beliefs. Was the Bill of Rights written to protect religious minorities or to project the beliefs of the religious majority onto the population? Panel speakers: - Asifa Quraishi-Landes, University of Wisconsin Professor of Law - Nathan Walker, 1791 Delegates Executive Director - Omar Noureldin, MPAC Vice President & General Counsel Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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Building a moral movement for justice | Rev. William Barber

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On November 14, 2017 By MPAC
Rev. William Barber is a nationally renowned minister, political advocate, architect of the Moral Mondays Movement, and past president of the North Carolina NAACP. Under his leadership, the NAACP made immense progress combatting racial injustice in relation to incarceration, voting rights, and marriage equality. Rev. Barber gave the keynote address at the 2017 MPAC Convention. Watch all videos from the 2017 Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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Don’t be a Muslim couch potato | John Esposito

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On November 13, 2017 By MPAC
Dr. John Esposito, Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at Georgetown, has played a key role in raising the status of American Muslims in public affairs. A member of MPAC's Advisory Council, Dr. Esposito uses his expertise to clarify misconceptions about Islam, defend free speech, and dive into the complexities of religion, race and culture. Watch all videos from the 2017 Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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Changemaker in Muslim mental health | Dr. Heather Laird

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On November 13, 2017 By MPAC
Dr. Heather Laird is the Director of the Center for Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology at USC, Managing Director of HRL Consulting, LLC., and the host of Muslims and Mental Health on YouTube. Dr. Laird works to reduce stigmas around mental illness in underserved communities, especially among American Muslims. Watch all videos from the 2017 Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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A solution to the crisis in America | Rev. Ed Bacon

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On November 13, 2017 By MPAC
Rev. Ed Bacon is the chair of MPAC's inaugural Advisory Council. This Council advises us on strategy and programs, and is composed of leaders and opinion shapers with expertise in policy, entertainment, interfaith, law and academia. Watch all videos from the 2017 Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.
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