justice

The Black Struggle is an Islamic Struggle

black history month

On February 22, 2024 By MPAC

In today’s global landscape, the ongoing Black struggle for justice, both in America and across the world, resonates profoundly with the principles of Islam. Rooted in the essence of Islamic teachings, the pursuit of justice aligns seamlessly with the core purpose of Islam, as highlighted in the Quran (5:8), stating, “Justice…

The power of change | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

freedom of religion

On June 25, 2019 By MPAC

MPAC President, #Salam AlMarayati speaks on how incremental change can have a big impact on our future and encourages everyone to stand up for their principles defending freedoms. Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Empowering Voices Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2X49iwD ---------- 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 the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve 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.

Advocacy for the American Muslim Community | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

On June 25, 2019 By MPAC

Trial Attorney, Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, #MazenBasrawi, speaks of #EricTreene’s commitment to defend the rights of American Muslims. Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Empowering Voices Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2X49iwD ---------- 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 the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve 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.

Honoring Eric Treene | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

criminal justice

On June 25, 2019 By MPAC

Special Counsel for Religious Discrimination at the Department of Justice #EricTreene, shares the driving force that has informed his work and the importance of fighting for our principles. Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Empowering Voices Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2X49iwD ---------- 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 the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve 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.

Building a moral movement for justice | Rev. William Barber

2017 mpac convention

building bridges

moral mondays movement

muslim public affairs council

poor people's movement

rev. william barber

On November 14, 2017 By MPAC

Rev. 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. Barber gave the keynote address at the 2017 MPAC Convention. Watch all videos from the 2017 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.

George Takei acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

Anti Muslim Sentiment

internment camps

japanese internment

muslim public affairs council

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.

Introducing George Takei — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

AntiMuslim Sentiment

mpac media awards

muslim public affairs council

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.