CAIR-Ohio Congratulates Interns for their Completion of the Summer Internship Development Program

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 07/22/2021) – On Friday, July 16, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) congratulates the first 12-person Summer Internship Development Program cohort on their completion of the six-week long career-oriented intensive.

CAIR-Ohio interns worked across departments on policy research, advocacy, redistricting, and educator resources projects. Additionally, interns received over 10 trainings including accommodations, know your rights, legislative advocacy, redistricting, media, how to run a political campaign, critical race theory and more. A portion of the program included participation in legislative meetings, conducting mock press conferences, and executing their designed events.

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CAIR-Ohio Holds Redistricting Civic Engagement Event

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 7/15/2021) – On Saturday, July 10, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a mapmaking workshop to advocate for equal districts that fairly represent the Muslim community.

CAIR-Ohio hosted more than 80 central Ohio community members to create maps representing the perspectives of Muslim residents on a mapmaking software called Districtr. The community maps allow citizens to tell their own stories and demonstrate to official map drawers why and how communities should be kept together.

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CAIR-Ohio Speaks at Council Residential Districting Commission Meeting for New Americans

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OH – 7/14/2021) – On Thursday, July 14, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the Council Residential Districting Commission (CDRC) Meeting for New Americans. The meeting was held at Ohio Family Health at Capital Park at 5:30 p.m. and was also open to Columbus residents through live online participation on social media.

The meeting was part of a robust districting process that will create nine districts in the city of Columbus, which will then coincide with nine elected City Council members. The city began its districting effort at the end of 2020, and it will carry through the end of 2021. The CDRC, made up of five community members, are tasked with submitting three maps by the end of 2021, which will eventually be voted on by the Columbus City Council. Throughout this process, the CDRC has been hosting regular public meetings to hear from community members and leaders about how the lines should be drawn, and issues of concern.

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Apply For CAIR-Ohio’s Operations Manager Position!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

We are hiring! CAIR-Ohio is seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager to ensure that the daily operational, financial, and administrative functions of the office run smoothly. Apply here today!

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading a team to support departments as they efficiently and professionally fulfill our organization’s mission. The ideal candidate will be able to manage, plan, oversee, facilitate, and execute a variety of operational tasks simultaneously.

CAIR-Ohio Files Lawsuit To Reunite Cincinnati Muslim Family

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(CINCINNATI, OH 6/25/2021) – On Friday, June 25, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to compel the adjudication of an immigrant visa application.


A Muslim U.S. citizen from West Chester, Ohio applied for an immigrant visa for her Canadian citizen husband two years ago. The Muslim couple has been waiting for over two years for the U.S. Department of State to adjudicate their visa. No reason was provided by the State Department as to the cause of this unreasonable delay. As the family had been waiting for over two years with no end in sight, the family reached out to CAIR-Ohio seeking help. As CAIR-Ohio has dealt with similar issues for Muslim families facing unnecessary delays, it filed this lawsuit in federal court to compel the adjudication of the immigrant visa application.



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CAIR-Ohio Joins Equal Districts Coalition to Push for Adequate Representation, Fair Maps for Muslims

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OH – 7/1/2021) – On Thursday, July 1, 2021 the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the Equal Districts Coalition in a press conference at the Ohio Statehouse to push for an open, transparent, and truly fair redistricting process that represents all of Ohio’s communities.

CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour gave a statement on the disparate impact gerrymandering has on minority communities, specifically pointing to one of the largest Muslim communities in Central Ohio surrounding the Noor Islamic and Cultural Center (NICC). Dahbour highlighted that NICC is divided into two congressional and two statehouse districts, which undermines the collective voice of the community.

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CAIR-Ohio’s Summer Interns Hold Mock Press Conference

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

On Tuesday, June 29th, CAIR-Ohio Summer Interns held mock press conferences on issues such as the Muslim Ban and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine.

Our internship program offers students an excellent opportunity to learn, interact, and grow in a friendly and diverse environment. Our program is career-oriented, based on grassroots activism and servant-leadership.

Our Fall Semester application window will open at the end of July. Contact Amina Barhumi at abarhumi@cair.com 614-763-6557 for questions or interest.

CAIR-Ohio Hosts Legal Clinic at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, July, Recent News

(WEST CHESTER, OHIO 6/27/2021) – On Sunday, June 27, 2021, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a legal clinic at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati at the first Annual Arzaq Event organized by Rahma Community Services.


CAIR-Ohio held free in-person consultations for legal inquiries from community members and co-sponsored the free shopping day with Rahma Community Services. CAIR-Ohio’s Staff Attorney Lina Abbaoui, Policy Director Tala Dahbour, and Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi were available to share resources and information on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare, as well as to provide free one-on-one consultations for legal matters.



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Fight Against Gerrymandering and Enjoy Food with CAIR-Ohio July 10th!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, June, Recent News

Bring your friends, enjoy good food and fight against gerrymandered districts from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, July 10, at CAIR-Ohio!

Redistricting directly impacts the voting power of the Muslim community. Help us ensure Ohio Muslims are not left out, split up or ignored. We’ll have Khyber Halal Gyro Food Truck on site. Draw your map = get a free meal!

RSVP: http://bit.ly/redistrictingevent