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Hasan Minhaj acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, Hasan Minhaj, is a comedian, “The Daily Show” correspondent and creator of the powerful off-Broadway show “Homecoming King,” which tackles issues of identity, interracial love, and integration. The sharp and witty correspondent on the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program “The Daily Show,” actor and comedian Hasan Minhaj has produced eye-opening and gut-busting segments that tackle ISIS, Islamophobia, race, healthcare and the environment. He recently finished a North American tour of his play “Homecoming King,” where he explores his Indian-American-Muslim identity, interracial love, racism, bullying, and his family’s quest to achieve the elusive American Dream.
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George Takei acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, George Takei, is a tireless advocate for racial equality and civil rights. Actor, director, author and activist, George Takei has been a consistent voice speaking out against anti-Muslim rhetoric. A dedicated human rights advocate, Takei is an important voice warning us that today’s political rhetoric about American Muslims is reminiscent of the rhetoric that led to one of the darker stages of our history -- the outright internment of Japanese Americans.
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Introducing George Takei — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

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USA
On May 3, 2016 By MPAC
MPAC's 25th annual Media Awards honoree, George Takei, is a tireless advocate for racial equality and civil rights. Actor, director, author and activist, George Takei has been a consistent voice speaking out against anti-Muslim rhetoric. A dedicated human rights advocate, Takei is an important voice warning us that today’s political rhetoric about American Muslims is reminiscent of the rhetoric that led to one of the darker stages of our history -- the outright internment of Japanese Americans.
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iMPACt: The Deal with Iran

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On January 11, 2016 By MPAC
Maha Awad (Host) interviews Justin Mashouf (Filmmaker) and Salman Namazikha (IMAN Center) about the Iran Deal. MPAC’s YouTube series - iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser
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iMPACt: Syria and ISIS

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Youth
On January 11, 2016 By MPAC
Maha Awad (Host) interviews Mark Levine (UC Irvine) and Shahed Amanullah (Affinis Labs) about Syria and ISIS. MPAC’s YouTube series - iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser
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iMPACt: Youth Radicalization

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Maha Awad
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radicalization
Violent Extremism
Youth
On January 11, 2016 By MPAC
Maha Awad (Host) interviews Imam Marc Manley (Middle Ground Muslim Center) and Haroon Moghul (Religion Dispatches) about youth radicalization. MPAC’s YouTube series - 'iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk' is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser
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