(COLUMBUS, OH – 3/6/23) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today condemned the distribution of antisemitic materials to businesses in Cincinnati over the weekend.
SEE: Antisemitic propaganda distributed to business owners in Northside
In a statement, CAIR-Ohio, Columbus & Cincinnati Executive Director Amina Barhumi said:
“We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and urge law enforcement authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and hold the perpetrators accountable for their actions. We also call on all Ohioans to reject hate and bigotry in all forms and promote mutual understanding and respect.
“We believe that every individual has the right to live free from fear and discrimination, and we will continue to work tirelessly toward building a more just and equitable society for all.”
She noted that last month, CAIR-Ohio condemned an alleged neo-Nazi homeschool group recently discovered in that state.
Barhumi said CAIR-Ohio and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging white supremacy, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and all other forms of bigotry.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio, Columbus & Cincinnati Executive Director Amina Barhumi, abarhumi@cair.com, 614-763-6557; CAIR-Ohio, Cleveland Interim Executive Director Faten Odeh, fodeh@cair.com, 216-830-2247