CAIR-Cleveland & Northern Ohio

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  • CAIR-CLEVELAND REP SPEAKS ON WOMEN IN ISLAM AT ISLAMIC CENTER OF CLEVELAND

    CAIR-CLEVELAND REP SPEAKS ON WOMEN IN ISLAM AT ISLAMIC CENTER OF CLEVELAND

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 5/31/2012) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently spoke to members of the New Muslim Support Network during their weekly meeting at the Islamic Center of Cleveland.

    CAIR Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson presented a talk on women in Islam with a focus on the role of women in Islam as revealed in the Quran and Sunnah. Past presentations offered by CAIR to the New Muslim Support Network include “Challenging Islamophobia” and “Profiling Islam: Faith Under Surveillance”.

    CAIR offers a number of seminars and talks on a variety of topics. To arrange a speaking event 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-CLEVELAND REP ADDRESSES MUSLIM YOUTH CONFERENCE

    CAIR-CLEVELAND REP ADDRESSES MUSLIM YOUTH CONFERENCE

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 5/31/2012) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter recently spoke at the American Muslim Youth Leadership (AMYL) Council’s first annual convention in Orlando, Florida over the Memorial Day weekend.

    The convention entitled, “Indeed You Have the Best of Manners” focused on Islamic perspectives for empowering youth and building tomorrow’s future leaders. CAIR Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson spoke on a variety of topics including Challenging Islamophobia; Building the Next Generation of Muslim Leaders; Women’s Rights in Islam; Role Models for Muslim Youth, etc.

    CAIR offers a number of presentations on a variety of topics. To arrange a speaking event 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 OFFERS FORUM ON CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    CAIR-OHIO OFFERS FORUM ON CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 4/24/2012) – The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations recently presented a workshop on Challenging Islamophobia for students at John Carroll University.

    The workshop provided a brief overview Islamophobia, including the definition and key components; understanding the history and root causes; current manifestations on the Internet and in the public sphere; consequences of hate and bigotry; and how Islamophobia is promoted by religious figures, media pundits, politicians, and so-called “terrorism experts.” The workshop also offered practical steps and resources for reaching out to the Muslim community and challenging Islamophobia.

    “Religious intolerance has a negative impact on communities” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “The workshop on Challenging Islamophobia is  designed to raise awareness about anti-Muslim bigotry and provide resources to counter intolerance by building mutual understanding and fostering inclusion.”

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

    CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance 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 AT HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE

    CAIR-CLEVELAND OFFERS SEMINAR AT HOSPICE OF THE WESTERN RESERVE

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 2/2/2012) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter offered a training session today for spiritual care providers at the Hospice of the Western Reserve.

    The seminar entitled Optimizing Care for Patients and Clients provided a basic understanding of Islam and Muslims as well as details for interacting with Muslim patients and families in the hospice setting. The seminar covered issues such as the basic beliefs and practices; Islamic views on illness and death; 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 OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON ISLAM AND CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    CAIR-OHIO OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON ISLAM AND CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 9/28/2011) – The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations offered two workshops today on understanding Islam and challenging Islamophobia at the 3rd Annual Hate-Free Lorain County Conference hosted by the Community Anti-Hate Task Force of Lorain.

    The workshops offered information on Islam and Muslims including demographics, basic beliefs and practices; myths and stereotypes; hot-button issues such as terrorism, jihad and women in Islam, etc. The workshops also provided a brief overview Islamophobia, including the definition and key components; understanding the history and root causes; current manifestations on the Internet and in the public sphere; consequences of hate and bigotry; and how Islamophobia is promoted by religious figures, media pundits, politicians, and so-called “terrorism experts.” The workshop also offered practical steps and resources for reaching out to the Muslim community and challenging Islamophobia.

    “Religious intolerance has a negative impact on communities” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “These workshops are designed to raise awareness about anti-Muslim bigotry and provide resources to counter intolerance by building mutual understanding and fostering inclusion.”

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

    CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance 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 CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING

    CAIR-CLEVELAND JOINS PANEL AT CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 9/19/2011) – A representative of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter joined a panel today on inter-religious perspectives on end of life care held at Cleveland State University’s School of Nursing.

    The panel covered issues related to death and dying from the perspectives of Islam, Buddhism, and Judaism. CAIR’s representative presented a Muslim perspective on illness and issues related to death and dying; 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 variety of presentations for healthcare practitioners and social service agencies. 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 MEETS WITH PLAIN DEALER EDITORIAL BOARD         

    CAIR-OHIO MEETS WITH PLAIN DEALER EDITORIAL BOARD         

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 5/4/2011) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations, Cleveland Chapter and leadership of the Islamic Center of Cleveland met today with members of the editorial board of the Plain Dealer to discuss issues of concern to the local Muslim community the greater Cleveland area.

    At the meeting, the groups discussed the rise of Islamophobia exemplified by the recent controversy in Mansfield, Ohio surrounding Usama Dakdok, an anti-Islamic speaker brought to Ohio by the Mansfield North Central Ohio Tea Party. Concerns were also raised about the anti-sharia law bills being promoted in state legislators across the country.

    The bills have been modeled in part on legislation drafted by David Yerushalmi, a driving force behind anti-sharia efforts, whose actions have been condemned by the Anti-Defamation League.

    Officials from CAIR also presented information about dozens of cases of harassment and hate attacks against members of the Muslim community and against mosques and Muslim institutions.

    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 Rep Addresses Profiling and Surveillance in the National Security Context

    CAIR-Ohio Rep Addresses Profiling and Surveillance in the National Security Context

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 4/16/11) – A representative of the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) recently presented a seminar on profiling in the national security context at the “Save Our Communities” social justice conference in Cleveland.

    The seminar, entitled Profiling Islam: Faith Under Surveillance, offered an in-depth look at various national security policies that have dramatically increased racial, religious, and ethnic profiling in America. Presented by Julia Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland, the seminar showed how the federal government’s ineffective, misguided and costly dragnet approach to national security makes us less safe and less free.

    “Policies that promote profiling, erode civil liberties, and undermine trust between communities and law enforcement are counterproductive and should be dismantled,”said CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia A. Shearson said.”

    CONTACT:  CAIR-Ohio Communications Coordinator Nijma Darwish, 614.451.3232, E-Mail: ndarwish@cair.com

  • CAIR-OHIO OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    CAIR-OHIO OFFERS WORKSHOPS ON CHALLENGING ISLAMOPHOBIA

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 4/5/2011) – The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is offering free workshops on challenging Islamophobia.  Two workshops have been offered thus far to area mosques including the Muslim Association of Cleveland East (MACE) and the Unity Center.

    The interactive workshops provide an overview of Islamophobia, including the definition and keys components; understanding the history and root causes; current manifestations on the Internet and in the public sphere; consequences of hate and bigotry; and how Islamophobia is promoted by religious figures, media pundits, politicians, and so-called “terrorism experts.” The workshop also offers practical steps and resources for challenging Islamophobia.

    “Religious intolerance in America is on the rise, and Muslims and their families should know how to respond” said Julia A. Shearson, executive director of CAIR-Cleveland. “These workshops are designed to educate people about anti-Islamic bigotry and provide resources to counter the headwind of hate that our community is facing.”

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

    CAIR is America’s largest Islamic civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance 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 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION BRIEFING   

    CAIR-OHIO JOINS EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION BRIEFING   

    (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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