CAIR-Cleveland & Northern Ohio

Tag: Challenging Islamophobia

  • CAIR Muslim Leaders to Challenge GOP ‘Politics of Fear’ at Cleveland Convention

    CAIR Muslim Leaders to Challenge GOP ‘Politics of Fear’ at Cleveland Convention

    (CLEVELAND, OH, 7/15/16) – On Monday, July 18, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a news conference at the site of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, to challenge the anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim stance of the GOP’s presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump and of other party officials and representatives.

    WHAT: CAIR GOP Convention News Conference to Challenge Republican Party Islamophobia

    WHEN: Monday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.

    WHERE: Downtown Cleveland on “Mall A” (Across from Key Tower, Between St. Clair Ave. NE & Rockwell Ave, Just Off of West Mall Drive)

    WHO: National and local Muslim leaders, including CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad; CAIR National Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw; CAIR-Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson; and others

    CONTACT: CAIR-Cleveland Chapter Executive Director Julia A. Shearson, 216.440.2247, jshearson@cair.com; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202.744.7726, ihooper@cair.com

    “It is time the GOP and its presumptive presidential nominee repudiate Islamophobia and the politics of fear targeting Muslims and other minority groups,” said CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad.

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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-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-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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