(COLUMBUS, OH, 2/9/23) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today condemned the alleged actions of a teacher who displayed an image of an orangutan eating watermelon during a Black History Month segment on the school’s morning announcements. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Condemns Racist Imagery Displayed in Bexley School”
CAIR-Ohio is commemorating Black History Month to celebrate and recognize the rich legacy and contributions of Black Americans. This year, the theme is highlighting the Enduring Legacy of Black Muslim Excellence and their mark on our nation. For the first week, the focus will spotlight three individuals who are most known for their Activism and Leadership.
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(COLUMBUS, OH, 2/9/23)– On Sunday, February 5, CAIR-Ohio partnered with Simakovsky Law to hold an Immigration Clinic where clients had one-on-one consultations with an immigration attorney to review their case. Attorneys consulted clients facing a variety of cases, including recent arrivals to the United States, asylum seekers, and victims of domestic violence.
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(COLUMBUS, OH, 2/9/23)– On Wednesday, February 1, CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Amina Barhumi and Government Affairs Director Anisa Liban celebrated World Hijab Day with the Muslim Student Association at The Ohio State University. During their discussion with Muslim college students, Barhumi and Liban focused on how the hijab plays a role in their faith and how they view it as a visible act of devotion to God.
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(COLUMBUS, OH, 2/9/23) – On Saturday, February 4, CAIR-Ohio and Hilliard City School District partnered in creating an informative Lunch & Learn hosted in the CAIR-Ohio Columbus office for parents and community members to attend.
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(COLUMBUS, OH – 2/2/23) - The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today condemned an alleged neo-Nazi homeschool group recently discovered in Ohio. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Condemns Neo-Nazi Homeschool Group Discovered in Ohio”
February marks the beginning of Black History Month 2023! Join CAIR-Ohio in celebrating Black Muslim Excellence in America.
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(COLUMBUS, OH – 1/26/23) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today condemned the proposed amendment put forth by some Ohio House Representatives that would make it mandatory for all House sessions to begin with a “Christian Prayer.” Read More “CAIR-Ohio Condemns Attempt to Restrict Religious Freedom by Ohio House”
Official CAIR Statement on Islamophobia and Hamline University Controversy
January 13, 2023
In recent days, our team at the Council on American Islamic Relations has been asked to share our perspective on the recent controversy at Hamline University. As the national headquarters of our civil rights and advocacy organization, we normally do not comment on local issues that arise in states with an existing CAIR chapter. However, we must sometimes speak up to clarify where our entire organization stands on local issues with national implications. Read More “Official CAIR Statement on Islamophobia and Hamline University Controversy”
(COLUMBUS, OH, 01/19/23) – On Monday, January 16, The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted over 30 high school students from all over the state for its second annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program (MYLP), a political education and leadership building experience for Ohio Muslim High Schoolers on Martin Luther King Day. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Hosts its Second Annual Muslim Youth Leadership Program”
