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In partnership with All Saints Episcopal Church, MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati led the informative and thought-provoking Teach-In: The Islamic Narrative on Jerusalem and Palestine. Through this lecture, we sought to facilitate a deeper understanding of the Islamic history within the discourse to better effect peacemaking efforts, both within the interfaith community and among our decision-makers.
Watch the full video here.
This empowering discussion focused on the importance of harnessing our collective strengths to effectively advocate for the people of Palestine. If you missed the livestream, you can watch the full video here.
In the Media:
Voice of America (VOA)
" [Salam] Al-Marayati said the community believes that Biden’s Democratic Party has taken the Muslim vote for granted, but there are different approaches from the community in addressing that problem."
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Prism Reports
“Hate crimes have increased dramatically since Oct. 7, and it is extremely concerning,” said Niala Mohammad.
“Our elected officials need to address the bullying and retaliation against Muslim families, students, and employees by providing them with the support and safety to ensure that the American Muslim and Arab communities are not treated as suspects nor continue to suffer from the collective trauma experienced since 9/11.”
Read the full article here.
MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati joined CNN Newsroom live with host Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the growing distrust among American Muslim voters as the Biden-Harris Administration continues its unwavering support for Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza.
Watch the full segment here.
At the 2023 MPAC Convention: Authentic Voices for Principled Change, we welcomed an array of leaders in human rights activism, law, religious thought, government, and more.
Mohammad Ali, our Director of Government Relations moderated the crucial and timely Palestine: Shaping the Narrative on Human Rights panel.
Watch the full panel here.
Niala Mohammad, our Director of Policy & Strategy also joined the convention stage as a speaker on the Religious Thought in the Context of Contemporary Crises panel.
Watch the full panel here.
You can find the entire 2023 Convention YouTube playlist here.
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