CAIR-Ohio Denounces Ohio Redistricting Commission’s Proposed State Legislative Maps

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

Unconstitutional. Unacceptable. The Ohio Redistricting Commission’s proposed state legislative maps do not reflect Ohio voting preferences (55% republican, 45% democrat) and favor one political party, which goes against constitutional requirements. The maps crack apart communities of color, dividing our neighborhoods and pulling together parts of the state that don’t belong in the same districts.

TAKE ACTION

With less than a week until the constitutional deadline, the commission must allow the public to comment on the maps, but what they consider depends on  us! Public hearings are this coming Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday. We need Ohio Muslims to show up and speak up. Even if you can’t make it in person, we’ll help you write and submit testimony.

Contact CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour at tdahbour@cair.com or 614-401-2920.

The Family & Youth Institute’s 9/11 Educators’ Guide

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, Recent News, September

CAIR-Ohio has been receiving calls from educators, and parents about the best way to navigate conversations specific to 9/11. The Family & Youth Institute has released their guides as this year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. These guides help educators and parents support Muslim students as they navigate challenging conversations.

Click here for the FYI 9/11 Educators’ Guide.

Click here for the FYI 9/11 Parents’ Guide.

Contact CAIR-Ohio if your child is bullied or harassed or for any questions regarding navigating you or your children’s education around 9/11. Reach out to CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour: tdahbour@cair.com | (614) 401-2920.

Join Us at Our Picnic With the Islamic Center of Mason!

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, Recent News, September

CAIR-Ohio will be co-hosting a community picnic with the Islamic Center of Mason (ICM) on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 5PM! Free food will be provided! Bring your family to enjoy some good food and fun activities. We look forward to seeing you!

If you have any questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Amina Barhumi: abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557.

RSVP on Facebook here.

The Family & Youth Institute’s 9/11 Parents’ Guide

by CAIR-OHIO in 2021, Recent News, September

The Family & Youth Institute: “This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. As parents, you may be concerned about what your children and teens may experience in schools and social circles during this upcoming anniversary. Fortunately, research on Muslim American youth shows that they don’t get negatively impacted when they experience Islamophobia if parents have supportive conversations with them. So your talks and open ears matter! In this original article, we discuss strategies to help your children cope and navigate this historical event.”

Click here for the FYI 9/11 Parents’ Guide.

Contact CAIR-Ohio for any questions or concerns regarding navigating you or your children’s education around 9/11. Reach out to CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour at tdahbour@cair.com or 614-401-2920.

CAIR-Ohio to Call for Arrest in Racist Stalking Incident Targeting Somali Family in Columbus

by CAIR-OHIO in 2020, Recent News, September

(COLUMBUS, OH – 9/21/2020) – On Tuesday, September 22, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will hold a press conference in Dublin, Ohio, to call for an arrest after a Somali-American family was allegedly stalked, threatened and intimidated last week. Read More “CAIR-Ohio to Call for Arrest in Racist Stalking Incident Targeting Somali Family in Columbus” →

Islamic Center of Centerville Hosts CAIR-Ohio’s “Courageous Conversations”

by CAIR-OHIO in 2020, Recent News, September

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 9/12/2020) On Saturday, September 5, 2020, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held a youth talk titled “Courageous Conversations” at the Islamic Center of Centerville located in Washington Township, a suburb of Dayton. Read More “Islamic Center of Centerville Hosts CAIR-Ohio’s “Courageous Conversations”” →

CAIR-Ohio Seeks Apology from Monroe City Councilman Tom Callahan for Islamophobic Remarks

by CAIR-OHIO in 2020, Recent News, September

(COLUMBUS, OH – 9/9/2020) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) seeks an apology from Monroe City Councilman Tom Callahan for his Islamophobic and inflammatory remarks that he made on July 14, 2020 at the Monroe City Council meeting. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Seeks Apology from Monroe City Councilman Tom Callahan for Islamophobic Remarks” →

CAIR-Ohio Lawsuit Seeks Court Order to Compel U.S. State Department to Renew Passport

by CAIR-OHIO in 2020, Recent News, September

(COLUMBUS, OH, 9/3/2020) –The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a Khalif Abukar, an American Muslim of Somali origin who applied to renew his passport and whose application has been pending without reason for nearly three years. Read More “CAIR-Ohio Lawsuit Seeks Court Order to Compel U.S. State Department to Renew Passport” →