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United for America Rally Los Angeles

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salam al-marayati

united for america

On March 9, 2017 By MPAC

Hundreds of people came together in a rally to fortify the diversity and inclusiveness of America. Organized by the Islamic Center of Southern California and the Muslim Public Affairs Council, we celebrate the rights and principles of religious liberty and pluralism of our great nation. *SPEAKERS* - Salam Al-Marayati - President of Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC - Najee Ali - Project Islamic Hope - Ann Burroughs - Interim President/CEO of Japanese American National Museum - Congresswoman Judy Chu - Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels - Beth Shir Shalom - Mike Farrell - From the TV Series M*A*S*H - Mike Feuer - Los Angeles City Attorney - Rev. Gwynne Guibord - The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out - Jarin Islam - Bangladeshi Community - Nirinjan Khalsa (Sikh Community) - Rabbi Yosef Kanefsky - B'nai David-Judea Congregation - Max Kennedy - Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell - Los Angeles City Council - Mel Levine - Former U.S. Congressman - Steve Rhode - ACLU of Southern California - Julie Rodriguez - Granddaughter of Cesar Chavez and field director for U.S. Senator, Kamala Harris - Antonio R. Villaraigosa - Former Mayor of Los Angeles - Apolonio Morales Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) - Richard L. Zaldivar - The Wall Las Memorias *PERFORMERS* - Jesus Gonzales (National Anthem) - Japanese Taiko Group *THANK YOU TO OUR CO-SPONSORS* - Abrahamic Faiths Peacemaking Initiative - All Saints Church Pasadena - Bend the Arc Los Angeles - Bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of L.A. - CLUE: Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice - The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out - Holy Faith Episcopal Church, Inglewood - Jewish Voice for Peace - Los Angeles - IKAR - Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP) - Interreligious Council of Southern C.A. - Leo Baeck Temple - City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission - Muslims and Jews Organizing Relief - Muslims for Progressive Values - Pico Union Project - Sadhana: Coalition of Progressive Hindus - South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC)

George Takei fights back against #MuslimBan

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On March 8, 2017 By MPAC

After being forced into a Japanese internment camp as a child, George Takei vowed to never allow this travesty to happen to another group of Americans again. Following President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from 7 Muslim-majority countries, Mr. Takei launched an online petition calling on Americans to “stand up for Muslims in the U.S.” The petition has been signed by nearly 320,000 people. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and other civic leaders joined George Takei to present the list of supporters to MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati as a gesture of support to Muslims from fellow Americans. We are grateful to George and to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who stand for a united and inclusive America. Our work does not end here. MPAC will present these signatures to Congress to advocate for the civil liberties of American Muslims. Learn more about us -- http://mpac.org

Trump’s Travel Ban is a Muslim Ban

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trump muslim ban

On February 28, 2017 By MPAC

Since the presidential campaign, Donald Trump has repeatedly mentioned banning Muslims from the United States once he wins the election. Many who came out in defense of the ban claimed that this is not a ban that targets Muslims. However, Trump mentioned thirteen times that this ban is about Muslims.

We CANNOT be silent!

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make america great again

muslim americans

On December 15, 2016 By MPAC

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter." - MLK This is your time to speak up. Whether it's widespread surveillance, mass deportations, detentions, denaturalization or any form of stripping away ANYONE'S civil rights and liberties, we cannot be silent. Speak up! We must take the rhetoric of fear and hate at face value. We cannot wait for the rhetoric to transform into policies. If we start speaking then, it will already be too late. Join us and speak your conscience individually or through an organization your support. ----- The Muslim Public Affairs Council improves public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media and communities. Learn more at mpac.org.

Van Jones Keynote Speech #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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breaking barriers

building bridges

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muslim americans

muslim public affairs council

trump administration

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

Muslims contribute to the betterment of America | Edina Lekovic on CNN

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donald j. trump

letter from american muslims

On December 7, 2016 By MPAC

Edina Lekovic, an MPAC media analyst, joined CNN Newsroom to discuss the vital contributions of American Muslims to American society. Watch more commentary by MPAC's policy and media analysts: http://bit.ly/2t5jqYN