(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/8/2022) – The Ohio Redistricting Commission has yet again failed to convene, schedule any public hearings, provide any sort of fair map, or adhere to any of the requirements of the ruling by the Ohio Supreme Court. Read More “Redistricting Update: Commission Continues to Ignore Law and Court Order for Fair Maps”
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 10 during Jummah prayer(s) at the following locations:
CAIR-Ohio empowers Ohio Muslims – who are so often ignored or vilified in our democracy – to be civically engaged. We believe to create systemic change, Muslims and other marginalized groups must make their voices heard at the ballot box and beyond. Through non-partisan voter education and mobilization, we work to preserve and expand voting rights, building an equal path for all Americans.
If your community is interested in hosting a voter registration drive and would like more information, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Coordinator Victoria Hickcox at vhickcox@cair.com | 513-906-5728.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/8/2022) – On Monday, June 6, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) welcomed its second cohort of its annual Summer Internship Development Program. This year, CAIR-Ohio is hosting the program at its new Cincinnati office, in addition to its Columbus office. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Jumpstarts its Summer Internship Development Program”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/7/2022) – Last Sunday, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the Arzaq event at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati and the North American Indian Muslim Association (NAIMA) Ohio Potluck event to offer free legal services and register voters ahead of the Aug. 2 primary election. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Offers Free Legal Services and Registers Voters at Community Events”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/1/2022) – Last week, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the Sisters Summit Conference in Columbus for a session on challenging toxic narratives and stereotypes of Muslim women in America. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Joins Conference Challenging Negative Narratives, Stereotypes of Muslim Women”
On April 6, 2022, the Ohio Senate issued a citation in praise of the film “The Kashmir Files.” While the citation commends the film’s “universal appeal that speaks to a matter of great historical importance,” the reality is that the film presents a dangerous and bigoted depiction of Muslims in the context of the conflict in Kashmir, which ignores the nuanced realities on the ground.
This disinformation has had legitimate implications on the daily experiences of Islamophobia and discrimination for our Ohio Muslim community. It is the Ohio Senate’s job to represent all Ohioans and consider all Ohioans’ safety and well-being. This citation does the opposite and endorses Islamophobic narratives.
View the official citation here.
Join CAIR-Ohio in calling on Ohio state senators to rescind the citation and invite them to engage in more diverse education that does not weaponize false stereotypes of Muslims.
Send your message here.
(CINCINNATI, OH – 5/20/22) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today expressed concern over racist signs posted above water fountains at Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Expresses Concern Over Racist Signs at Cincinnati High School ”
(MASON, OHIO 5/19/2022) – The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) celebrated the opening of its new Mason office with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 12. CAIR-Ohio staff and community leaders from local mosques were joined by the Mason-Deerfield (MADE) Chamber, Mason Mayor Barbara Spaeth, and local community members to formally welcome the organization to Mason. Read More “Mason Chamber Celebrates New CAIR-Ohio Office with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony”
Over the last several days, we at CAIR-Ohio have been grieving for the families and friends of those killed by a white supremacist targeting the Black community in Buffalo, New York. Our anger, sorrow, fear, anxiety, and questions have not subsided. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Condemns White Supremacist Attack, Those in Power Who Propagate Hate, Conspiracy Theories”
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 5/12/2022) – On Tuesday, May 10, Amina Barhumi, Acting Executive Director of the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined “All Sides with Anne Fisher” to talk about the rise in hate speech and hate crimes across the country. Read More “Responding to Hatred: CAIR-Ohio’s Amina Barhumi Joins WOSU Program to Talk Hate Crimes, Islamophobia”
