CAIR-Philadelphia celebrates the outstanding Muslim American achievement in the November 5, 2019 elections in both Pennsylvania and across the nation. We congratulate those elected to serve their communities on their historic achievement.
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On Wednesday, October 30, more than 80 American Muslim leaders from all over Pennsylvania traveled to Harrisburg for the 4th Annual Muslim Capitol Day.
Sponsored by CAIR-Philadelphia and Emgage, MCD IV brought dozens of American Muslims into direct contact with their elected officials and state officials. In private meetings, the MCD participants had an unrivaled opportunity to speak first-hand to their state representatives and senators, letting them know in no uncertain terms what the impact of anti-Muslim bigotry has had upon them and their children.
On Wednesday, October 30, 2019, the leadership of Pennsylvania's Muslim community, along with CAIR-Philadelphia, CAIR-Pittsburgh, Emgage-PA, and non-Muslim allies from the Jewish and Christian communities will participate in the Fourth Annual Muslim Capitol Day (MCD) at the State Capitol Building in Harrisburg.
On Wednesday October 9, 2019, Timothy Welbeck, CAIR-Philadelphia Staff Attorney, moderated a discussion at Temple University with Dr. Yusuf Salaam and Mr. Raymond Santana, Jr. of the “Exonerated 5” (formerly known as the "Central Park 5"). Joining them on the panel was Mr. Jharrel Jerome, who recently won an Emmy for his portrayal of Mr. Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay’s Netflix Series When They See Us.
Please join us at the Pennsylvania State Capitol building for our 4th Annual Muslim Capitol Day (MCD IV) in Harrisburg, PA on Wednesday, October 30th, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Event is free, but registration is required.
CAIR-Philadelphia wishes L'Shanah Tovah to the Jewish community in Philadelphia and beyond. May the new year 5780 bring justice and good to our world and many more fruits to our work together.
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