Palestine

MPAC Condemns Calls for the National Guard to be Deployed Against Student Protestors

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muslim college students

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police brutality

On April 24, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 24, 2024 — The Muslim Public Affairs Council calls on the people of conscience, including faculty and leaders, to oppose threats to deploy the National Guard on the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University, whose aim is to push back against the university’s…

Democracy Dies When Words on Paper are Just Empty Words

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higher education

On April 23, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | April 23, 2024 — Amid ongoing protests by pro-Palestinian and anti-genocide student advocates at Columbia and other universities, the White House issued a response condemning violence and physical intimidation against Jewish students. MPAC strongly denounces any form of hate or discrimination on college campuses. However,…

Faith in Action: Urgency for the Gazans as Ramadan Approaches

On March 10, 2024 By MPAC

By: Hussayn Abdul-Qawi, MPAC Research Fellow The holy month of Ramadan is fast approaching, and the recurring violence inflicted upon civilian life in Gaza remains at the forefront of the Muslim political position around the globe. The disposition of the Muslims necessitates compassion for human life, and currently every political…

MPAC Honors the South African Embassy for its Courageous Stand at the International Court of Justice

On March 1, 2024 By MPAC

Tuesday, February 27, 2024, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) hosted a ceremony at the Embassy of South Africa in Washington, D.C., to express our gratitude for their courageous stand at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). This act of courage exemplified their values and commitment to justice in the…

“I Will No Longer Be Complicit in Genocide”

On February 26, 2024 By MPAC

Washington, D.C. | www.mpac.org | February 26, 2024 — United States Air Force active duty member Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, has died of his injuries. The twenty-five-year-old live streamed the self-immolation on Sunday, stating that he will “no…

Algeria to Palestine: Frantz Fanon’s Call for a Conscious Evolution

black history month

On February 23, 2024 By MPAC

By: Qudsia Saeed, MPAC Development and Communications Liaison As liberation movements gain momentum worldwide and intersectional solidarity burgeons – the world must remember the figures of the past that offer invaluable lessons for our contemporary struggles. Frantz Fanon, an influential figure in postcolonial studies, contributed significantly to our understanding of…

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…

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