Flashpoint with Cherri Gregg
Interview with Mohammed Zubairu, CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Committee President Last week,…
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Faithadelphia Episode 1: Mental Health in the Muslim Community (Part 1)
On this inaugural episode of Faithadelphia, the host Humna Rub,…
Real Black History: What the Chauvin verdict does and doesn’t change about American policing
It’s been a week since a Minneapolis jury found former…
CAIR-Philadelphia Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
CAIR-Philadelphia welcomes the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. In a statement, CAIR-Philadelphia Civil Rights Attorney Timothy Welbeck said, "A guilty verdict, while satisfying in that it brings a measure of justice to Derek Chauvin's heinous actions, it still is an incomplete measure. It will never bring back George Floyd, and it is just the first step in addressing unchecked police violence against people of color."
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Local experts, clergy skeptical about Chauvin verdict’s impact
After former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday…
We need your help this Ramadan!
Since CAIR-Philadelphia’s inception, supporters like you have always responded to our call for financial help. So now, we’ve got to ask... Will you donate to CAIR-Philadelphia for our Ramadan Challenge Campaign?
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Ramadan Mubarak, Blessed Easter, Sweet Passover
CAIR-Philadelphia wishes you and your families a Sweet Passover, a Blessed Easter, and a Ramadan Mubarak. May the children of Ibrahim, Sarah, and Hajar know only good health and peace in the coming year.
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Ramadan Accommodation for Students and Employees
We are working to make sure Ramadan accommodations for Muslim students and employees are well-entrenched in each setting -- teachers and managers know to respect Muslim fast, avoid lunch meetings, arrange rooms for students to spend their time during lunch hours, and avoid evening meetings, to count a few.
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The Muslim & African Bans: What’s Next?
The State Department issued a statement providing some information on next steps for those impacted by the Muslim and African bans. While the statement does not provide much detail, here’s what we know...
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