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iMPACt: The Deal with Iran

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america
american muslims
Democrats
iran
Iran Deal
islam
John Kerry
Maha Awad
mpac
muslim public affairs council
muslims
Republicans
On January 11, 2016 By MPAC
Maha Awad (Host) interviews Justin Mashouf (Filmmaker) and Salman Namazikha (IMAN Center) about the Iran Deal. MPAC’s YouTube series - iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser
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HIGHLIGHTS: Fast Forward: Short Talks By Muslims Making Big Change

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america
american muslims
Fast Forward
islam
mpac
Muslim (Literature Subject)
Muslim ARC
muslim public affairs council
muslims
Religion (TV Genre)
Southern California
United States Of America (Country)
USA
On October 27, 2015 By MPAC
In this 3rd annual Fast Fwd Forum, we focus on the points of light leading the way toward an American Muslim community that is open, compassionate and making progress in projecting the real Islam to the world. We highlight five young professionals who are taking innovative and effective action on long-ignored issues. These 10-minute talks start from "I believe change is possible because..." and connect to telling our stories online, creating racially inclusive Muslim spaces, providing addicts with compassion and care, building authentic relationships between Muslims and Jews and fostering healthy communities. Presenters: Margari Aziza - Cofounder and Program Director of the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative Sahar Jahani - Production Coordinator at YouTube Space LA Ali Jakvani - President of Young Muslim American Leaders Advisory Council Saaliha Khan - Communications & Project Manager of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change Arbazz Muhammad - Executive Director of the Sahaba Initiative Moderator: Marwa Abdelghani - MPAC
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Let’s Be Honest: Tackling Taboos in the American Muslim Community

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america
bayon claremont
hind makki
IMAAN
islam
islamic center of new york city
jihad saafir
jihad turk
khalid latif
Marwa Aly
muslims
rami nashashibi
side entrance
unmosqued
USA
On December 23, 2014 By MPAC
-- A session from MPAC's 2014 Convention -- Through our series of "Let's Be Honest" conversations with communities across the country, we've learned the importance of openly discussing pressing concerns considered taboo in the American Muslim community. How can we move the needle forward on issues such as racism, the generational and cultural divide, mental disorders, and domestic violence? The panel featured: Marwa Aly, Co-Producer of “UnMosqued” documentary Khalid Latif, Executive Director (Imam) of the Islamic Center of New York University Hind Makki, Founder of the Side Entrance blog Rami Nashashibi, Executive Director of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network Jihad Saafir, Imam of Masjid Ibaadillah in Los Angeles Moderator: Jihad Turk, President of Bayan Claremont Islamic Graduate School
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