(COLUMBUS, OH, 03/16/23)– On Thursday, March 9, CAIR-Ohio spoke to more than fifty students at Thomas Worthington High School. Staff members were invited to speak as part of a speaker series for a Political Radicalism class.
CAIR-Ohio Government Affairs Director Anisa Liban and Community Relations Assistant Shireen Shaaban shared their personal stories of their upbringings and about what it means to be a Muslim American. During the session, they had conversations with high school seniors on the experiences they have been part of at CAIR-Ohio.
Liban shared the current political climate and challenges that Muslim face to when practicing their faith, such as Islamophobia, and how anti-Muslim discrimination comes in many shapes and forms, including its presence across the globe. Shaaban and Liban both opened about their personal journeys wearing the hijab in America and spoke to what it is like to be visibly Muslim and outwardly representing one’s faith at all times.
After they gave an overview and background of Muslims in America and discussed the advocacy work that CAIR-Ohio does as well as the kinds of complaints received. There was a question-and-answer session where students were able to ask follow-up questions to the topics discussed and address any topics that were not touched on.
Interested in having CAIR-Ohio speak at your school or organization? Contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Victoria Hickcox: vhickcox@cair.com | 513.906.5728.