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Dear John,

The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau proudly announces the Doris Duke Foundation ([link removed]) as a key funder of The Muslim House™ for entertainment industry events such as the Sundance, SXSW, and Tribeca film festivals. Made possible through their generous grant of $1,425,000, this recognition of the work of the MPAC Hollywood Bureau underscores the shared commitment to elevating American Muslim voices in the entertainment industry. Established by the MPAC Hollywood Bureau in 2021, The Muslim House™ stands as a dedicated space for vital discussions that hold significance for American Muslim communities.

The MPAC Hollywood Bureau extends its gratitude to the board and staff of the Doris Duke Foundation for their generous gift. In particular, we would like to thank Sam Gill, President and CEO of the Doris Duke Foundation, for his leadership and commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the arts. We would like to also thank Zeyba Rahman, Director of the Building Bridges Program, for her vision and instrumental role in facilitating this collaboration.

The announcement was made on Sunday night at The Muslim House™ activation at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. The event brought together industry leaders, filmmakers, activists, and supporters. You can read more about the initiative in The Hollywood Reporter ([link removed]) .
From Left to Right: Farihah Zaman (Filmmaker), Donald Young (Center for Asian American Media), Zeyba Rahman (Doris Duke Foundation, Brian Walker (Picture Motion), Dean Obeidallah (Comedian), Maysoon Zayid (Comedian), Kamau Bilal (Filmmaker), Anisa Mehdi (Filmmaker), Sam Gill (Doris Duke Foundation), Sue Obeidi (MPAC), Habib Veera (MPAC), Colette Ghunim (Filmmaker), Razi Jafri (Filmmaker), Sadia Sindhu (University of Michigan), and Nagwa Ibrahim (CAST).

We’d also like to congratulate The Center for Asian American Media ([link removed]) and The Islamic Scholarship Fund ([link removed]) for also receiving support from the Doris Duke Foundation for their impactful work in elevating American Muslim voices in the entertainment industry.

About the Doris Duke Foundation:
The mission of the Doris Duke Foundation (DDF) is to build a more creative, equitable, and sustainable future by investing in artists and the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research, child well-being, and greater mutual understanding among diverse communities. To learn more, please visit www.dorisduke.org.

In Peace,

Sue Obeidi
Director, Hollywood Bureau

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