Youth

Rep. Andre Carson (D-CA) Speech #MPACEmpowers

american muslims

civic engagement

Representatives

On June 22, 2017 By MPAC

Representative Andre Carson, of the Indiana 7th district, speaks on the need for young American Muslims to become public servants.

Khizr Khan Keynote Speech #MPAC16

american muslims

gold star father

muslim americans

muslim public affairs council

On December 19, 2016 By MPAC

Khizr Khan shares his vision of the American Muslim community. "Our role will be defined in history as being chosen to defend [American] values." -- Khizr Khan This is the full length keynote speech. Watch the 2 min version of this speech at https://youtu.be/d-iFb-VO9w0. #MPAC16

iMPACt: Syria and ISIS

American Musims

muslim public affairs council

Violent Extremism

On January 11, 2016 By MPAC

Maha Awad (Host) interviews Mark Levine (UC Irvine) and Shahed Amanullah (Affinis Labs) about Syria and ISIS. MPAC’s YouTube series - iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser

iMPACt: Youth Radicalization

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muslim public affairs council

Violent Extremism

On January 11, 2016 By MPAC

Maha Awad (Host) interviews Imam Marc Manley (Middle Ground Muslim Center) and Haroon Moghul (Religion Dispatches) about youth radicalization. MPAC’s YouTube series - 'iMPACt: Real Issues…Real Talk' is where we bring you candid conversations with 2-3 guests focusing on an issue and exploring it from various perspectives in order to inform American viewers of all faiths, about timely relevant topics related to Islam and American Muslims. Producer and Host: Maha Awad Director and editor: Murad Amayreh Director of Photography: Ryan C. Spencer Audio: Mike Jimenez Camera Operator: Eric Hensman Grip: Scott TaKai Production assistant: Bucher Almzein Production Assistent: Joe Garcia Researcher: Faria Akram Graphics: Jeff Gonser

HIGHLIGHTS: “Homeless to Homeowner” Screening & Panel Discussion

On November 5, 2015 By MPAC

Watch these highlights of our 2nd UnConvention Session at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Featuring: Mohammad Mohanna - Film's Subject, Developer & Philanthropist Jehangir Golestan-Parast - Film's Director & Producer Umar Hakim - Exec. Director of ILM Foundation Alisa Orduna - LA City Homelessness Policy Analyst Edina Lekovic - Moderator & MPAC Communications Consultant Homeless to Homeowner introduces Mohammad Mohanna, a successful Iranian American developer and philanthropist, who believes everyone deserves dignified and prosperous lives. Shocked that his homeless neighbors are routinely harassed and relocated, he established a facility where homeless individuals receive the resources they need to become productive citizens. MPAC will be addressing homelessness at a screening of the film “Homeless to Homeowner,” featuring key players who work on the issue, and identifying strategies to defeat it.