CAIR-OHIO JOINS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION BRIEFING   

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March
2

(CLEVELAND, OH, 3/2/2011) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently joined an outreach briefing given by officials from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Cleveland Field Office.  Present at the briefing were Congressional staffers and members of civil and workers rights advocacy groups, such as Jobs with Justice and the NAACP.

The forum provided information on current legal developments impacting EEOC enforcement; intake and charge processing for employment discrimination complaints; mediation procedures; and information on the filing of employment discrimination charges in the federal sector.

“The mission of the EEOC to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws in the workplace is crucial to advancing economic prosperity and equality under the law,” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “We appreciate and value EEOC’s outreach efforts to diverse groups including the Muslim community.”

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-OHIO JOINS PANEL ON THE STATE OF RACE AND ETHNIC RELATIONS IN GREATER CLEVELAND  

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March
2

(CLEVELAND, OH, 3/2/2011) – The Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently joined a panel on the State of Race and Ethnic Relations in Greater Cleveland held at the Westshore Unitarian Church. Also on the panel were Victor Ruiz, Executive Director of Esperanza, Inc.; Rev. Dr. Nozomi Ikuta, Minister of the Denison Avenue United Church of Christ; and Khalid A. Samad, of Peace in the Hood, Inc.

The panel provided insight on issues such as race and ethnic relations among Cleveland’s diverse communities from a current and historical prospective. Victor Ruiz of Esperanza explained the diversity within the Hispanic and Latino communities and focused on educational disparities. Khalid Samad of Peace in the Hood discussed problems of drugs and poverty, the prison pipeline for Black males, and the identity crisis among certain segments of African American urban youth. Dr. Nozomi Ikuta spoke of the internment of Japanese Americans, the history of Japanese in the Cleveland area, as well as her own identity issues growing up as a minority in Brook Park, Ohio. Julia Shearson of the Council on American-Islamic Relations discussed national and local efforts to unite African Americans, Hispanics, and Muslims, Arabs and South Asians to stand against racial, ethnic and religious profiling by local and federal law enforcement. Shearson also discussed local efforts to prevent hate crimes and methods to facilitate dialogue among diverse communities.

“Questions of race and ethnicity are at the core of America’s history, but the same questions are the key to our future as well” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “The question is, will we let our differences create further divisions, or will we capitalize on our diversity as an engine of economic prosperity and multiculturalism.”

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-CLEVELAND REP SPEAKS TO NEW MUSLIMS AT THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF CLEVELAND

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October
13

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/13/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently participated in a panel discussion for the New Muslim Support Network at the Islamic Center of Cleveland.

The panel discussion included issues and challenges facing new Muslims including maintaining respectful relations with family members; maintaining one’s identity; cultivating one’s faith; avoiding extremism; maintaining positive relations with people of diverse faiths; culture versus religion; mosque life; dealing with discrimination, etc.

For information about CAIR speakers, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247. For information about the New Muslim Support Network, contact the Islamic Center of Cleveland at 216.362.0786 or nmsn.info@iccleveland.org.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-CLEVELAND OFFERS SEMINAR ON ISLAM AT SLOVENIAN SOCIAL HALL

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October
13

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/13/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently offered a presentation on Islam and Muslims held at the historic Slovenian Holmes Hall Pensioners Club in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.

The presentation, which was attended by more than 100 members of the Slovenian club, covered demographics of the Muslim community; basic beliefs and practices; myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims; similarities among the three Abrahamic faiths; as well as controversial subjects such as jihad and women in Islam. The presentation also covered the rise of Islamophobia in America.

“Being hosted by Holmes Hall Pensioners Club was truly an honor,” CAIR Cleveland executive director Julia Shearson said. “Being able to share information across religious and cultural groups in a friendly environment with wonderful hospitality was a great experience.”

To arrange a presentation or for more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-CLEVELAND JOINS FORUM ON ISLAM AT BALDWIN WALLACE COLLEGE

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October
11

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/11/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently joined a panel on understanding Islam and Muslims held at Baldwin Wallace College. The panel followed a screening of the film Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think.

The film and panel were part of a series of events held during Islamic Awareness Week sponsored by the Muslim Students Association on the Baldwin Wallace campus. The panel included a representative of CAIR and professors from the history and religion departments at Baldwin Wallace College.

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-CLEVELAND JOINS INTERRELIGIOUS PANEL AT ST. LADISLAS CATHOLIC CHURCH

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October
11

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/11/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently participated in two interreligious panels on Judiasm and Islam held at St. Ladislas Catholic Church in Westlake, Ohio.

The panels, entitled “World Religions: Finding Common Ground”, were attended by more than 100 members of the St. Ladislas Church, and covered a range of topics including basic beliefs and practices; religious holidays in Islam and Judaism; faith and family life; perspectives on Jesus; views of the afterlife; interfaith relations; Sunni-Shia relations; Middle East peace, etc.

“The panels on world religions were an excellent opportunity to build interreligious understanding and mutual respect among Catholics, Jews and Muslims,” CAIR Cleveland advisory board member Isam Zaiem said. “We thank the members of St. Ladislas parish for their efforts to strengthen interfaith relations in the greater Cleveland area.”

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-CLEVELAND JOINS PANEL AT HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE

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October
10

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/10/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter joined an interreligious training session today for spiritual care volunteers at the Hospice of the Western Reserve.

The panel was part of a comprehensive training program for spiritual care volunteers who serve at various hospice centers in Northern Ohio that are part of the Hospice of the Western Reserve. The panel covered issues related to death and dying from the perspective of different traditions such as Buddhism; Islam; Christianity; Judaism; Atheism and Humanism. CAIR’s representative presented the Islamic view of illness and death; interacting with Muslim patients and families; palliative care for the Muslim patient; religious rituals; end of life issues; burial practices; organ donation; etc.

CAIR offers a number of presentations for healthcare practitioners. To arrange an in-service or for information about CAIR speakers, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-OHIO JOINS PEACE AND NON-VIOLENCE CYBERWALL KICK-OFF EVENT

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October
4

Dozens of groups pledge to help make Cleveland a City of Peace and Non-Violence

(CLEVELAND, OH, 10/4/2010) – On October 2, 2010, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter joined with more than 20 local social service and peace and justice organizations in a kick-off event to designate Cleveland as a City of Peace and Non-Violence.

The event coincided with the observance of the 141st birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and also commemorated the life of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The kick-off was hosted by the Federation of India Community Associations.

The kick-off brought together a diverse group of speakers to help launch a city-wide non-violence pledge and a cyber wall of signatures of those vowing to promote peace and justice in the City of Cleveland. The Rev. Marvin McMickle of Antioch Baptist Church gave the opening address.

“We offer our full support to this visionary initiative for peace.” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “The cyber wall for peace is a great idea because it teaches that every person must join together to build a truly peaceful city.

To sign the pledge, go to: http://www.clevelandpeople.com/other/pledgethx.htm

Organizations joining the cyber wall kick-off event included: The ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County; American Indian Education Center; Black on Black Crime; Catholic Community Connection; Cleveland Peace and Non-Violence Network, ClevelandPeople.com; Cleveland Rape Crisis Center; Cleveland UMADAOP; Commission on Catholic Community Action; Council on American-Islamic Relations; Federation of India Community Associations; India Cultural Garden; InterAct; International Community Council; Peace in the Hood; and others.

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216-830-2247 or 216-440-2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-OHIO JOINS DIVERSITY FORUM AT COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER      

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September
30

(CLEVELAND, OH, 9/30/2010) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently attended a diversity seminar for officials and staff at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. The training was entitled Islam and the Justice System.

The forum provided information on Muslim demographics; basic religious beliefs and practices; Islamic perspectives on justice; issues of religious accommodation and other topics of concern to justice system officials and staff.

“We are glad to see the Justice Center is taking a pro-active approach in educating its staff on the diverse cultural and religious groups we have here in our County,” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “Building understanding and mutual respect promotes a great working environment and helps ensure fair and just treatment for all who come in contact with the Justice Center.”

For more information, contact CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, jshearson@cair.com, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247.

CAIR, America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy group, has 35 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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CAIR-Cleveland Holds Press Conference to Challenge Islamophobia and 9/11 Quran Burning and to Launch PSAs Featuring Muslim 9/11 First Responders

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September
9

Public service announcements designed to challenge bigotry, Florida Quran burning and physical attacks against mosques nationwide

Muslim first responders and area mosque leadership to address Islamophobia

(CLEVELAND, OHIO – 9/9/2010) — On Thursday, September 9, the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Cleveland), in conjunction with area mosque and interfaith leaders, held a news conference in Cleveland to continue a national public service announcement (PSA) campaign featuring Muslim 9/11 first responders and designed to challenge the growing anti-Muslim bigotry sparked by opposition to the planned Park51 project in Manhattan.

CAIR’s campaign also includes a PSA that features interfaith leaders offering an implicit challenge to the Florida church that plans to burn copies of the Quran, Islam’s revealed text, on September 11. The Public service announcements are designed to challenge the rise in bigotry, Islamophobia, and the physical attacks taking place against several mosques in the US.

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