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Storytelling as a bold and courageous act of resistance | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
Nijla Mu’min, Writer/Director/Producer of the feature film Jinn, tells stories about herself and her community not from the outside in, but from the inside out. As a black Muslim filmmaker, she illustrates the impact of empowered authorship. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau 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 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.
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Bernie Sanders on the 2 forces that shaped him

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Bernie Sanders
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On March 28, 2019 By MPAC
Sen. Bernie Sanders grew up in a family that struggled to make ends meet every month. His Jewish heritage built his empathy for anyone who is victimized for their faith. We must do better for our common humanity. This is an excerpt from Sen. Sanders speech to Muslims following the terrorist attack in New Zealand. Watch Bernie's full speech. https://youtu.be/01Lt_S-4Yfs ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube 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 Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org *** About us *** The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give
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Bernie Sanders on standing up to hatred

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Bernie Sanders
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social justice
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stand together
On March 28, 2019 By MPAC
In his speech to Muslims after the terrorist attack in New Zealand, Sen. Bernie Sanders calls on all of us to stand up to hatred as we never have before and to work together to create an America that is a model of social, economic and environmental justice for the world. Watch the full speech here: https://youtu.be/01Lt_S-4Yfs. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube 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 Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org *** About us *** The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give
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Sen. Sanders to Muslims after Christchurch tragedy (full speech)

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Senator Sanders
On March 28, 2019 By MPAC
This is the full speech from @SenatorSanders to American Muslims following the terrorist attacks in #Christchurch, New Zealand. Sen. Sanders is the highest-ranking US official to visit a mosque following the tragedy. Watch a 2-minute short highlight from the event here: https://youtu.be/EZTHi-mFZss. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube 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 Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org *** About us *** The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give
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Sen. Sanders speaks to Muslims after Christchurch tragedy

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Senator Sanders
On March 26, 2019 By MPAC
Following the terrorist attacks in #Christchurch, New Zealand, Senator Bernie Sanders visited our interfaith and American Muslim community to pay his respects and show solidarity. He’s the highest-ranking US official to visit a mosque following the tragedy. This is a short highlight from the event. Watch the full speech here. https://youtu.be/01Lt_S-4Yfs ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube 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 Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org *** About us *** The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give
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Christchurch, White Nationalism, and President Trump

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white nationalism
White Supremacy
On March 18, 2019 By MPAC
Following the #Christchurch shootings, president Trump remarked that he didn't view white nationalism as a rising threat around the globe. MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati joined Cyril Vanier on CNN International to discuss the inaccuracy and dangers of such remarks. Learn more at mpac.org.
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