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It’s been a busy couple of weeks for us

salam al-marayati

On October 30, 2017 By MPAC

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for us. From organizing a legal symposium about legal threats facing our community at the UC Irvine School of Law and a policy forum on blasphemy and religious freedom at the Newseum, to collective action on the Muslim Ban and discussing guidelines on religious freedom with the Department of Justice, we brought people, communities, and organizations together to discuss how we can improve policies affecting American Muslims. came together last week to amplify the voices of all vulnerable communities asking for awareness and accountability in protecting our civic rights under this administration. If you haven’t been active yet, our 2017 Convention on Sunday, November 5th will empower you to move from spectator to participant in the fight for our democracy. Learn more mpac.org/convention

Do you know Rev. William Barber?

rev. william barber

On October 30, 2017 By MPAC

The 2017 MPAC Convention keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. William Barber, is a nationally renowned minister, political advocate, architect of the Moral Mondays Movement, and past president of the North Carolina NAACP. Under his leadership, the NAACP made immense progress combatting racial injustice in relation to incarceration, voting rights, and marriage equality. Rev. Dr. Barber spoke at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and electrified the crowd saying, “Jesus, a brown-skinned Palestinian Jew, called us to preach good news to the poor, the broken and the bruised and all those who are made to feel unaccepted.” Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Convention: http://bit.ly/2zI8KEF ---------- 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 --- About MPAC: MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.

Lifting the driving ban is long overdue | Marwa Abdelghani on CNN

On September 28, 2017 By MPAC

Marwa Abdelghani, MPAC media analyst, joined CNN Newsroom to discuss Saudi Arabian women finally winning the right to drive. The lift on the driving ban is long over due and has been perpetuating the damaging stereotype that Muslim women are oppressed. Saudi Arabian women have been fighting against discriminatory and misogynistic laws for years and still have a long way to go. Watch more commentary by MPAC's policy and media analysts: http://bit.ly/2t5jqYN

Interview with Lena Khan, Director of “The Tiger Hunter”

The Tiger Hunter

On September 20, 2017 By MPAC

Watch our exclusive interview with Lena Khan, Director of The Tiger Hunter, a thought-provoking, heartwarming and funny film about a young Indian man who travels to America in the 1970s to pursue his dreams. "The Tiger Hunter" premieres in theaters September 22! Check to see if the film is playing in your city http://bit.ly/2fhkI03 Help show entertainment executives that Muslim filmmakers are talented and can deliver great content. In 2008, we recognized Lena Khan as an emerging filmmaker and consider her a pioneer. She is opening doors for other talented Muslims.

Rep. Andre Carson (D-CA) Speech #MPACEmpowers

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Representatives

On June 22, 2017 By MPAC

Representative Andre Carson, of the Indiana 7th district, speaks on the need for young American Muslims to become public servants.

Right-wing violence is a real threat | Edina Lekovic on CNN

cnn international

On June 21, 2017 By MPAC

Edina Lekovic, an MPAC media analyst, joined CNN Newsroom to discuss the London Mosque attack. Segment 1. Lekovic pointed out that these attacks further divides and isolates communities. Law enforcement needs to take a harder look at alt-right violence. Watch more commentary by MPAC's policy and media analysts: http://bit.ly/2t5jqYN

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.

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