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.

In a statement, Dahbour said: Read More “CAIR-Ohio Joins Equal Districts Coalition to Push for Adequate Representation, Fair Maps for Muslims” →

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

CAIR-Ohio Joins The 6th Annual National Muslim Hill Day

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, June, Recent News

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 06/25/2021) – On Tuesday and Wednesday, June 22 and 23, 2021 the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations in hosting the sixth Annual National Muslim Hill Day Event. The event was held virtually for the first time.

CAIR-Ohio hosted twelve virtual congressional meetings with elected officials from across Ohio to allow Ohio Muslims an opportunity to communicate their policy concerns with their representatives in U.S. Congress. The legislative agenda included issues such as Palestinian human rights, the persecution of Uyghur Muslims in China, the aftereffects of the Muslim Ban on our immigration system, and the creation of a special envoy to record and report on Islamophobia happening on a global scale.
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Protect Your Right To Vote

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, June, Recent News

After record-breaking voter turnout in 2020, the state legislature has introduced a bill that would make it harder for Ohioans to vote and disproportionately impact Black and Brown voters.

House Bill 294 would:

– Reduce time for early voting
– Limit ballot drop boxes
– Shorten the application period for absentee ballots
– Tighten voter-ID requirements & more!

Protect your right to vote – tell your legislators to oppose House Bill 294! Take action here