Justin Marks & Betty Gabriel accept for Counterpart | MPAC Media Awards

Created by Justin Marks, Starz’ series, Counterpart, transports viewers to a mysterious world hidden beneath the surface of everyday existence. Betty Gabriel’s character, Naya Temple, doesn’t conform to the usual media portrayals of Muslims. That is what made her character and this series so impactful. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau 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 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.

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

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

Van Jones Keynote Speech #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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On December 14, 2016 By MPAC

"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 MPAC Convention #LoveArmy #MPAC16

HIGHLIGHTS: “Homeless to Homeowner” Screening & Panel Discussion

On November 5, 2015 By MPAC

Watch these highlights of our 2nd UnConvention Session at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Featuring: Mohammad Mohanna - Film's Subject, Developer & Philanthropist Jehangir Golestan-Parast - Film's Director & Producer Umar Hakim - Exec. Director of ILM Foundation Alisa Orduna - LA City Homelessness Policy Analyst Edina Lekovic - Moderator & MPAC Communications Consultant Homeless to Homeowner introduces Mohammad Mohanna, a successful Iranian American developer and philanthropist, who believes everyone deserves dignified and prosperous lives. Shocked that his homeless neighbors are routinely harassed and relocated, he established a facility where homeless individuals receive the resources they need to become productive citizens. MPAC will be addressing homelessness at a screening of the film “Homeless to Homeowner,” featuring key players who work on the issue, and identifying strategies to defeat it.

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On December 17, 2013 By MPAC

The Muslim Public Affairs Council works to improve the public understanding and policies impacting American Muslims.

Insulting Islam – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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On June 17, 2013 By MPAC

This is one in a series of 17 short videos created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). In the videos, Dr. Hathout, a long-time leader in the American Muslim community answers point-blank questions about some of Islam's most controversial subjects, including women's rights, homosexuality and ideological violence. The conversations between Dr. Hathout and a diverse array of young Americans, were filmed at 89.3 KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Learn more...http://www.mpac.org/speaktruth

Homosexualtiy – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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On June 17, 2013 By MPAC

This is one in a series of 17 short videos created by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). In the videos, Dr. Hathout, a long-time leader in the American Muslim community answers point-blank questions about some of Islam's most controversial subjects, including women's rights, homosexuality and ideological violence. The conversations between Dr. Hathout and a diverse array of young Americans, were filmed at 89.3 KPCC's Crawford Family Forum. Learn more...http://www.mpac.org/speaktruth