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HIGHLIGHTS: Fast Forward: Short Talks By Muslims Making Big Change

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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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MPAC 2014 Gala

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Anand Giridharadas
Islam (Religion)
Rais Bhuiyan
The Reminders
True Americans
On December 31, 2014 By MPAC
MPAC's 2014 Convention Gala highlights the inspiring story of Rais Bhuiyan, an American Muslim shot in the head by a white supremacist. Compelled by his faith, Rais led a campaign to spare the life of the man who tried to kill him. This story of mercy and redemption was turned into a book by New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas, and is now being made into a major motion picture. Also, watch the highlights of MPAC's 2014 successes, hear from MPAC's leadership and watch the dynamic husband and wife duo, the Reminders.
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Collaboration or Cancellation? Shaping the Image of Islam and Muslims in Hollywood

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Camp X-Ray
deana nassar
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Muslim Public Affairs Council (Organization)
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peter sattler
zahra billoo
On December 31, 2014 By MPAC
-- A session from MPAC's 2014 Convention -- To get better stories told, we believe American Muslims must be involved in the creative process and engaged with Hollywood creators on projects that explore our community. The panelists bring a broad range of experiences and perspectives on the perceptions of Muslims in Hollywood. The panel featured: Ahmos Hassan, Chairman of MPAC's Hollywood Bureau Peter Sattler, Writer and Director of "Camp X-Ray" Zahra Billoo, Executive Director of CAIR-SFBA Moderator: Deana Nassar, MPAC Hollywood Liaison
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Fast FWD: The Innovators Shaping Our Future – MPAC 2013 Convention

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nadeem mazen
nadia roumani
samia al-moslimany
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On December 19, 2013 By MPAC
Part of MPAC's Convention, "Celebrating 25 Years on the Road Less Traveled," the "Fast FWD" session brought together some of the most promising social innovators, from Nadeem Mazen who successfully ran for public office to Khadija Abdullah who has made it a lifelong quest to educate Muslims about HIV and AIDS to Nadia Roumani who is working to reinvent Muslim philanthropy to Samia Al-Moslimany who is part of the campaign for women's rights in Saudi Arabia to Def Jam Poet Amir Sulaiman who talked about love as a driving force in art and self-expression. We highlighted American Muslims who are taking the road less traveled, sparking discussion and finding innovative solutions for our community and the nation at large.
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