Can there be trust between American Muslims and law enforcement?

America has always struggled in prioritizing the security of the nation over the civil rights of its citizens, including American Muslims. Are the two mutually exclusive and does compromising one damage the effectiveness of the other? Panel speakers: - Mike Downing, Retired LAPD Deputy Chief - Jody Armour, USC Roy P. Crocker Professor of Law - Seema Ahmad, MPAC Board Chair Watch all videos from the 2017 MPAC 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.

Refugees are here for opportunity | Sami Elmansoury on Channel 4

On November 3, 2017 By MPAC

MPAC's Sami Elmansoury from our New York City steering committee joined Channel 4 News following the terrorist attack in Manhattan. He spoke about the importance of recognizing that Muslims who come to this country as refugees are here to give back to a country that took them in. We should not focus on certain individuals and certain countries when it comes to immigration policies. Instead of isolating certain people, we should be more unified.

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

Muslims are on the frontlines fighting hate | Haris Tarin on FOX

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On January 13, 2015 By MPAC

Fox News host Bill O’Reilly invited MPAC's Haris Tarin and CAIR's Hussam Ayloush to discuss terrorism in the wake of the Paris attack against a satirical newspaper.

Tattoos and Piercings – 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

Science vs. Religion – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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Public Affairs Council

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

Terrorism – Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask

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Public Affairs Council

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