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Performance of ‘Cryin in the Streets’ by Artist Zeshan B

Cryin in the Streets

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Muslims in Hollywood

On May 12, 2017 By MPAC

Zeshan B, a Chicago-based American Muslim artist, premiered his cover of this civil rights anthem just two days after the 'Muslim ban' was announced. His powerful rendition humanizes what so many marginalized communities are experiencing today. This song was released by American Songwriter Magazine and is available on YouTube. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. 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 ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.

Mark Gonzales accepting for The Amplifier Foundation – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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Muslims in Hollywood

The Amplifier Foundation

On May 10, 2017 By MPAC

Amplifier Foundation artist and poet Mark Gonzales shared the message that drives their "We the People" campaign. "We must defend dignity. We must be greater than fear. We must protect each other. We the resilient have been here before, and in order to get where we need to go, we must be indivisible." ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. 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 ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.

Arts – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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Public Affairs Council

On June 4, 2013 By MPAC

This is one in a series of 17 short videos created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). In the videos, Dr. Hathout, a long-time leader in the American Muslim community answers point-blank questions about some of Islam's most controversial subjects, including women's rights, homosexuality and ideological violence. The conversations between Dr. Hathout and a diverse array of young Americans, were filmed at 89.3 KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Learn more...http://www.mpac.org/speaktruth