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Effective advocacy: Finding the sweet spot in activism

#AdvancingJustice

#MPACconvention

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On November 15, 2018 By MPAC

What is the most effective type of activism? Creating lasting change requires leveraging different tactics and strategies in tandem to effectively replace bigoted policies and perceptions of marginalized communities. Our panelists share their work and experiences in creating social change and addressing conflicts in strategy in pursuit of that change. Learn more at mpac.org/convention. ---------- 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 the Muslim Public Affairs Council MPAC improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities.

Mark Gonzales accepting for The Amplifier Foundation – 2017 MPAC Media Awards

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Muslims in Hollywood

The Amplifier Foundation

On May 10, 2017 By MPAC

Amplifier Foundation artist and poet Mark Gonzales shared the message that drives their "We the People" campaign. "We must defend dignity. We must be greater than fear. We must protect each other. We the resilient have been here before, and in order to get where we need to go, we must be indivisible." ---------- Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2r2DPfo Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. 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 ---------- 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 and humanizing 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.