(CINCINNATI, OHIO, 10/12/22) – CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Maryam Abidi was recently a panelist during the Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center (IJPC) Annual Gathering. This year’s theme was “Radical Compassion: From Individual Mercy to Systemic Change.” Read More “CAIR-Ohio Attorney Speaks on ‘Radical Compassion’ Panel at IJPC Annual Gathering ”
Find CAIR-Ohio at a masjid near you! Tomorrow (10/7) we will be at Dayton Mercy Society (DMS) registering voters at Jummah prayer. We want to make sure that Muslims are registered to vote. The deadline for voter registration is NEXT WEEK, on Tuesday, October 11, for the November 8 General Election. Do not delay!
You can check to make sure that you are registered or check if your current address is valid here.
We will also be providing resources for religious accommodation and legal services – see you there!
View our voter guide here.
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(COLUMBUS, OHIO 10/22/2021) — On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined its Equal Districts Coalition partners at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, for a People’s Redistricting Hearing and Rally. At the rally, fair maps advocates and community members responded to the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s disregard for their constituents’ need for fair maps and their constitutional requirements to do so.
Members of the CAIR-Ohio outreach and legal teams were present while CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi and other organizers gave remarks.
“We’re here to demand that every vote – especially those of marginalized communities like the Muslim community – have equal voting power through fair districts. We can only achieve that through a fair process. Today, we’re calling on the Ohio Redistricting Commission to release a proposed map and schedule hearings that are accessible to all Ohioans. It’s long past time to get to work,” said Siddiqi. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Joins Redistricting Rally Outside Ohio Statehouse”
(DAYTON, OHIO 10/25/2021) — On Sunday, October 24th, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held a non-partisan “Meet the Candidates” forum at the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton in Sugarcreek, Ohio.
Attendees were given the opportunity to hear from candidates running for office in the Greater Dayton Area, including the position they are running for, what the role entails, and how they intend to improve issues in the community.
The forum was moderated by Whitney Siddiqi, CAIR-Ohio’s Community Affairs Director, followed by a Q&A session from the audience. The candidates answered a variety of questions related to civil rights, policing, official school holidays for the Muslim holiday Eid-al-Fitr, critical race theory in schools, and more. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Co-Hosts Candidate Forum with Islamic Society of Greater Dayton”
(CINCINNATI/COLUMBUS, OHIO 10/28/2021) — On Wednesday, Oct. 27, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held non-partisan phone banking events in Columbus and Cincinnati to turn out voters for the November 2nd General Election.
Volunteers gathered at CAIR-Ohio’s office in Hilliard, Ohio, as well as at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati in West Chester, Ohio. Volunteers called community members to remind them of the upcoming election and to assist them with information on where and how they can vote. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Hosts Phone Banking Events to Get Out The Muslim Vote”
(CENTERVILLE, OHIO 10/21/2021) — On Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) was thrilled to help commemorate the opening of a new recreation center at the Islamic Center of Centerville. The new recreation center and packed open house event was a signifier of a growing Muslim community in Centerville, and CAIR-Ohio was present to provide free legal help and information to empower community members. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Provides Free Legal Help, Celebrates the Opening of New Islamic Center of Centerville Recreation Center”
Redistricting Action Alert: With no progress made on congressional maps, it’s time to demand action.
Please join CAIR-Ohio and our coalition partners in making our voices heard at the Ohio Statehouse this Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 2:30-3:30 for a People’s Hearing to demand:
Click here for more information on Wednesday’s event.
Can’t make it on Wednesday? Virtual hearings will also be held for different state regions throughout next week. Click here for more information.
If you have any questions please contact CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour at tdahbour@cair.com or (614) 401-2920.
Check out this easy-to-understand explainer on your options to vote this November!
For more information on voting this election, visit our voter guide.
For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi: wsiddiqi@cair.com | 513-281-8200
CAIR-Ohio is disappointed in the the Ohio State Board of Education’s decision to repeal the anti-racism resolution which outlined crucial steps towards racial equity in Ohio schools. Condemning White supremacy and teaching an accurate historical account of racial injustice does not create division, but rather inspires forward-thinking change. We will continue to work towards racial equity in Ohio schools.
If you would like to request free legal help, call our office at (614) 451-3232 or use this online form.
