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The Essential Role of Engagement in Achieving Justice and Representation

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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…

The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau @ Tribeca: What Now? Re-Calibrating the Roadmap to Manifesting the Dream!

On July 24, 2024 By MPAC

At the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau presented The Muslim House™ in partnership with Doris Duke Foundation. We were joined by moderator Zeyba Rahman and panelists Mehdi Hasan, Uzma Hasan, and Arian Moayad to discuss the role of media in shaping public perception and explore the impact on free speech and artistic expression. ---------- 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.

AMEAON Presents: Why Representation Matters: Now More Than Ever

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On September 17, 2022 By MPAC

This webinar was brought to our viewers by American Muslim Elected and Appointed Officials Network (AMEAON), a Collaboration of MPAC, America Indivisible, IL Muslim Civic Coalition. How will the upcoming midterm elections impact the political landscape of our nation? We joined our speakers, Mayor Farrah Khan of Irvine, CA, Virginia Delegate Sam Rasoul, and Nida Al-Hanooti, Executive Director of Emgage's Michigan chapter for a discussion about the importance of participating in the upcoming elections. ---------- 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.

“Representation is everything.” Halima Aden at the #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC

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On June 7, 2019 By MPAC

No matter your beginnings as an American, whether your journey began as a refugee or in middle America, your story matters. UNICEF Ambassador and model, Halima Aden, speaks out on the importance of having diversity of representation at our Empowering Voices Awards. Our honorees uplift, inspire, and advocate for policies that benefit Americans regardless of faith, ethnicity or race. Join us for an unforgettable evening. For information & tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev