Faithadelphia Episode 1: Mental Health in the Muslim Community (Part 1)
On this inaugural episode of Faithadelphia, the host Humna Rub,…
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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."
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?
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.
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...
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Remarks from Congresswoman Susan Wild Celebrating the End of Muslim and African Bans
Shortly before we started observing Black History Month, we celebrated the Biden administration's repeal of the Muslim and African bans. As we noted, CAIR, alongside its partners and leaders from impacted communities worked diligently against the Trump administration's efforts to take America's immigration system back to an ugly past. We are recognizing everyone today and including a video message from Congresswoman Susan Wild who lent us her voice in support and worked to repeal the bans.
CAIR Welcomes President Biden’s Day-One Termination of Muslim and African Bans, Other Executive Orders
In a statement CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Jacob Bender said: “We commend President Biden for immediately moving to repeal the Muslim and African Bans, which is an important first step toward undoing the anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant policies of the previous administration. It is an important fulfilment of a campaign pledge to the Muslim community and its allies. We expect the Biden administration to go further by supporting passage of the No Ban Act and addressing systemic injustices within the federal government that led to religious and racial profiling of Muslims and immigrants under multiple administrations.