CAIR-Ohio Hosts Sold Out Annual Banquet in Columbus

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/10/2021) — On Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held its 24th annual banquet at the Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio. The annual banquet is an opportunity for staff to address hundreds of attendees including supporters, business leaders, elected officials, and representatives of mosques and community organizations to update them on the work CAIR-Ohio does, highlighting the challenges and victories of the past year, and sharing its plans for further community empowerment and civic engagement.  Read More “CAIR-Ohio Hosts Sold Out Annual Banquet in Columbus” →

Redistricting Update: CAIR-Ohio Responds to Gerrymandered Congressional Maps

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/17/2021) — On Friday, Nov. 12, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined other organizations of the Equal Districts Coalition at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. 

Amina Barhumi, CAIR-Ohio’s Outreach Director and a member of the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission, testified before a joint committee in opposition to the proposed Senate map in Senate Bill 258.  Read More “Redistricting Update: CAIR-Ohio Responds to Gerrymandered Congressional Maps” →

CAIR-Ohio Joins Freedom to Vote Act Rally

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/18/2021) — On Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined Common Cause Ohio at Senator Portman’s office in Columbus, Ohio to urge him to support the Freedom to Vote Act.  

The Freedom to Vote Act will help remove several hurdles that communities of color and other minority communities face when voting. This bill seeks to eliminate challenges with voting by:  

  • Expanding voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration)  

  • Voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting)  

  • Limiting the removal of voters from voter rolls   

  • Restoring voting rights to those with past criminal convictions  

  • Establishing Election Day as a federal holiday.   


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Register for Our Strategic Healthcare Advocacy Training Workshop!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

Take your healthcare advocacy to the next level!

Muslim Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Network (MPAN), a CAIR-Ohio project, is partnering with Poligon to bring you the advocacy tools you need to engage with your elected officials and support policies that improve healthcare for all Americans.

Register to attend the workshop here.

Signup to be part of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Network (MPAN) here.

Action Alert: Protect Muslims Voting Rights!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News, Take Action

Protect Our Democracy; Push the Senate to Support the Freedom to Vote Act

Our democracy is threatened when voting rights are under attack. The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), Ohio’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging Ohioans to stand up for voting rights.

The Freedom to Vote Act will help remove several hurdles that communities of color and other minority communities face when voting. This bill seeks to eliminate challenges with voting by:

  • Expanding voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration)

  • Voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting)

  • Limiting the removal of voters from voter rolls

  • Restoring voting rights to those with past criminal convictions

  • Establishing Election Day as a federal holiday.


Additionally, the bill addresses election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance. The Freedom to Vote Act will ensure that all citizens will be better represented in our government.

Read the bill as introduced here.

Tell your senators to protect our democracy and vote YES on the Freedom to Vote Act.

Click here to take action.

CAIR-Ohio Testifies Before the Ohio House & Senate Following the Proposal of Congressional Maps

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/10/2021) – On Thursday, November 4, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) provided testimony on proposed maps in public hearings at the Ohio Statehouse. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Testifies Before the Ohio House & Senate Following the Proposal of Congressional Maps” →

CAIR-Ohio Joins Fair Districts Rally at Statehouse!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, November, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/03/2021) — On Thursday, October 28, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined other organizations of the Fair Districts Coalition at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

Tala Dahbour, CAIR-Ohio’s Policy Director was in attendance and addressed the attendees of the rally.

“The suppression of political power is especially harmful for communities who are racial and religious minorities and experience institutional discrimination at a higher rate than others. But fair districts return power to the people. That’s why, even though our state legislative maps are unfair and unconstitutional, we won’t give up this fight”, said Dahbour.

For more information and updates from Fair Districts Ohio, click here.

Additional redistricting resources and information can be found here.

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi: wsiddiqi@cair.com | 513-281-8200

CAIR-Ohio Joins Redistricting Rally Outside Ohio Statehouse

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, October, Recent News

(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” →