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Salam Al-Marayati from MPAC – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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Al-Marayati
american muslims
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President
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salam al-marayati
On May 12, 2017 By MPAC
"The Quran says that hope is something that you will find if you only believe in God's mercy. So wherever you find hope, you will find God. That is our faith. That is our mantra. That is why we do what we do tonight in the Muslim Public Affairs Council entertainment Media Awards is to find that hope for America so that people know that Islam and America for the future is part of this great country." - Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC President ---------- 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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2016 MPAC Convention Highlights | Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

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america
american muslims
breaking barriers
building bridges
convention
george takei
islam
khizr khan
maga
mpac
mpac convention
muslims
sarah sayeed
ted lieu
van jones
Xavier Becerra
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
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Khizr Khan Keynote Speech #MPAC16

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american muslims
civil rights
gold star father
goldstar
humayun khan
islam
khan
khizr
khizr khan
mpac
mpac16
muslim americans
muslim public affairs council
muslims
Youth
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
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Introducing ‘A Girl In River’ — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
A Girl in the River
america
Girls
Honor Killings
islam
media awards
mpac
mpac media awards
muslim public affairs council
Oscar
oscar-winner
pakistan
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
stop honor killings
USA
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "A Girl in the River," is a 2016 Oscar-winning documentary that tackles honor killings in Pakistan, moving the Pakistani Prime Minister to pledge stricter laws to punish offenders after watching it himself. Every year, more than 1,000 girls and women die from honor killings in Pakistan, especially in rural areas. Told from the point-of-view of Saba, an 18-year-old survivor, this 2016 Oscar-winning documentary by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy tackles misinterpretations of Islam to justify such a crime and challenges the lack of laws punishing its perpetrators. The Pakistani Prime Minister pledged stricter laws to end honor killings after watching the film. “A Girl in the River” is a testimony of the power of storytelling to change the status quo.
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‘Salam Neighbor’ acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
america
Chris Temple
Documetary
film
islam
media awards
mpac
mpac media awards
muslim public affairs council
muslims
refugee camp
Refugee Crisis
refugees
Salam Neighbor
Syria
syrian refugees
USA
Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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Introducing ‘Salam Neighbor’ — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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2016
25th annual
america
Chris Temple
Documentary
film
islam
media awards
mpac
mpac media awards
muslim public affairs council
muslims
Refugee Crisis
refugees
Salam Neighbor
Syria
syrian refugee crisis
syrian refugees
USA
Zach Ingrasci
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, "Salam Neighbor," is an award-winning documentary that gives us a never-before-seen view into the lives of Syrian refugees. Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. A first-of-its-kind, "Salam Neighbor" follows two filmmakers, Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci, who fully embed themselves in the camp, providing an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. They uncover inspiring stories of people rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors. The film puts a face to the refugee crisis and has sparked critical debate among lawmakers, news media and communities around the country to assist Syrian refugees.
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