More than 425 people attend CAIR-Cleveland Civil Rights Banquet

(CLEVELAND, OH, 4/22/18) – On Saturday April 21, the Cleveland chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OHIO) hosted its 16th Annual Civil Rights Banquet, with the theme “Living Our Faith, Defending Freedom.” More than 425 people attended, and the fundraising goals set for the event were exceeded.

The annual event raises funds for CAIR-Cleveland’s work to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Banquet speakers included Roula Allouch, Esq., CAIR-National Board Chair; Imam Suheib Webb, Founder of SWISS; Hassan Shibly, Esq., Chief Executive Director of CAIR-Florida, Edward Mitchell, Esq., Executive Director of CAIR-Georgia; and Preacher Moss, All-Star Comedian and Educator. In addition, CAIR presented their I-CAIR Volunteer of the Year Award to interfaith volunteers Grace Uhle and Donna Asnani.

CONTACT: Julia A. Shearson, 216.830.2247 or 216.440.2247, E-Mail: jshearson@cair.com or Isam Zaiem, 216.337.7928 or isamz@sbcglobal.net

CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

To learn more about CAIR, go to: http://www.cair.com or http://caircleveland.com

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