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(COLUMBUS, OHIO 7/21/2022) — On Sunday, July 24, a staff attorney from the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will join Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at The Ohio State University for the group’s inaugural virtual advocacy conference, “Palestine Abroad: What Can You Do?”
The conference will take place online starting at 1 p.m. CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Maryam Abidi will discuss supporting Palestine and help attendees understand their rights as supporters of Palestine. She will join a line-up of other speakers from SJP, Jewish Voice for Peace and AJ+.
Visit http://go.osu.edu/sjposu to reserve your spot.
To request a CAIR-Ohio speaker, visit www.cair-ohio.com/request-a-speaker/.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 7/21/2022) — On Sunday, July 17, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a Know Your Rights presentation at Masjid Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center (AAIC) in Columbus. CAIR-Ohio Legal Intern Farah Farah led the bilingual interactive workshop following Asr prayer.
Sunday’s workshop empowered members of the Muslim community to confidently exercise their constitutional rights in difficult situations with law enforcement agencies including local police, FBI, ICE and more. The workshop reviewed basic rights including religious freedom, due process, and equal protection as enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. Participants explored how those rights can be applied in different scenarios, such as traffic stops, customs and border entry, and more.
To request a Know Your Rights presentation for your masjid or organization, please fill out CAIR-Ohio’s Request a Speaker Form at https://www.cair-ohio.com/request-a-speaker/.
(COLUMBUS, OH – 7/8/22) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today celebrated a decision by the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education to recognize the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. The board voted unanimously Thursday evening to change the school calendar to include a day off for Eid al-Fitr when it falls on a school day.
(COLUMBUS, OH, 7/7/2022) – At CAIR-Ohio, we continue to mourn the loss of Jayland Walker, an unarmed 25-year-old Black man who was murdered by police last week. He was shot more than 60 times by Akron police as they chased him down. CAIR-Ohio’s Cleveland office is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an independent and transparent investigation into the killing of Jayland.
“The tragic death of Jayland Walker cries out for justice, accountability and change. To protect public safety and human rights, we are calling on the United States Department of Justice to launch an independent and transparent investigation into whether police violated Walker’s civil rights by shooting him dozens of times as he was fleeing, unarmed.
…A careful review by the DOJ of Akron’s use-of-force procedures, particularly the use of deadly force against fleeing suspects, and a DOJ review of race and policing in Akron are crucial. Analysis and reforms will not bring Jayland back, but future tragedies may be prevented.” – CAIR-Ohio Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson
As part of the crucial network of organizations on the ground, Akron Bail Fund is working to post bail for community members arrested at Akron protests and ensure that people can continue fighting for justice.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/30/2022) – During the final week of the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) Summer Internship Development Program, interns focused on media and public relations as an important aspect of civil rights and advocacy work. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Summer Internship Program Culminates with Media Week”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/30/2022) – Last Friday, June 24, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted Pieter Friedrich to inform the community on the rise of Hindutva in India and the U.S. ahead of CAIR-Ohio’s “Muslims Against Hindutva” rally the following day. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Educates Community About Growing Hindutva Movement”
CAIR-Ohio will be providing resources and information on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare while also registering voters on Friday, June 24 during Jummah prayer(s) at the following locations: Read More “Upcoming Voter Registration Drives at Ohio Masajid”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/23/2022) – Over the past week, interns participating in the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) Summer Internship Development Program received advocacy and legal training. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Holds Week of Advocacy and Legal Training for Summer Interns”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/23/2022) – On Friday, June 24, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will host Pieter Friedrich who will give a talk on “The Hindu Nationalist Threat: From India to America.”
Friedrich is a freelance journalist specializing in the analysis of current and historical affairs in South Asia, with a particular focus on the issue of Hindu nationalism.
The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office, located at 4985 Cemetery Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026.
RSVP required. Limited seats are available. Email Amina Barhumi abarhumi@cair.com or text 614-763-6557 to RSVP.
