justice

The Essential Role of Engagement in Achieving Justice and Representation

Articles
american muslims
democracy
engagement
justice
representation
On July 25, 2024 By Rebecca Husaini
An ongoing debate exists among American Muslims and their representative institutions regarding the ethical boundaries and political consequences of engaging with government at local, state, and federal levels. Many argue that due to the political consequences, Muslims cannot afford to sit on the sidelines of formal politics. Conversely, others are…
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The power of change | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

Videos
advocacy
america
change
freedom
freedom of religion
government
inspiration
inspire
justice
Policy
social justice
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.
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Advocacy for the American Muslim Community | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

Videos
advocacy
community
equality
government
justice
litigation
Policy
social justice
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.
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Honoring Eric Treene | 2019 #MPAC #EmpoweringVoices Awards

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advocacy
america
american
criminal justice
equality
government
justice
liberty
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.
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Building a moral movement for justice | Rev. William Barber

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2017 mpac convention
building bridges
convention
justice
moral mondays
moral mondays movement
moral movement
mpac
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.
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George Takei acceptance speech — 2016 MPAC Media Awards

Videos
activism
america
Anti Muslim Sentiment
equality
george takei
internment camps
islam
islamophobia
Japanese
japanese internment
justice
LGBTQ
mpac
muslim public affairs council
muslims
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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