american muslims

George Takei fights back against #MuslimBan

american muslims

On March 8, 2017 By MPAC

After being forced into a Japanese internment camp as a child, George Takei vowed to never allow this travesty to happen to another group of Americans again. Following President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from 7 Muslim-majority countries, Mr. Takei launched an online petition calling on Americans to “stand up for Muslims in the U.S.” The petition has been signed by nearly 320,000 people. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and other civic leaders joined George Takei to present the list of supporters to MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati as a gesture of support to Muslims from fellow Americans. We are grateful to George and to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who stand for a united and inclusive America. Our work does not end here. MPAC will present these signatures to Congress to advocate for the civil liberties of American Muslims. Learn more about us -- http://mpac.org

2016 MPAC Convention Highlights | Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

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breaking barriers

building bridges

mpac convention

On February 24, 2017 By MPAC

While we are still processing the implications of the presidential election, our community has received a record number of supporters wanting to volunteer their time, talents, and resources. Regardless of the political realities facing us now, we will continue working for the values that make America great -- justice, diversity, equality and liberty for all. "Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." -- Van Jones at the 2016 MPAC Convention

George Takei Speech

american muslims

breaking barriers

building bridges

japanese americans

japanese internment

muslim internment

On December 28, 2016 By MPAC

George Takei (Actor, Author, Activist) talks about the history of Pearl Harbor, Earl Warren and not allowing history to repeat itself.

Khizr Khan Keynote Speech #MPAC16

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gold star father

muslim americans

muslim public affairs council

On December 19, 2016 By MPAC

Khizr Khan shares his vision of the American Muslim community. "Our role will be defined in history as being chosen to defend [American] values." -- Khizr Khan This is the full length keynote speech. Watch the 2 min version of this speech at https://youtu.be/d-iFb-VO9w0. #MPAC16

We CANNOT be silent!

american muslims

make america great again

muslim americans

On December 15, 2016 By MPAC

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter." - MLK This is your time to speak up. Whether it's widespread surveillance, mass deportations, detentions, denaturalization or any form of stripping away ANYONE'S civil rights and liberties, we cannot be silent. Speak up! We must take the rhetoric of fear and hate at face value. We cannot wait for the rhetoric to transform into policies. If we start speaking then, it will already be too late. Join us and speak your conscience individually or through an organization your support. ----- The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media and communities. Learn more at mpac.org.

Van Jones Keynote (short version) #LoveArmy #MPAC16

american muslims

breaking barriers

building bridges

muslim americans

On December 15, 2016 By MPAC

Van Jones shares his thoughts on the "responsibility and burden" placed upon the American Muslim community. "Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." -- Van Jones

Van Jones Keynote Speech #LoveArmy #MPAC16

american muslims

breaking barriers

building bridges

mpac convention

muslim americans

muslim public affairs council

trump administration

On December 14, 2016 By MPAC

"Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." - Van Jones at the MPAC Convention #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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