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2024

CAIR Designates the University of Chicago and Swarthmore College as ‘Institutions of Particular Concern’ Due to Discrimination Against Anti-Genocide Students, Faculty, and Staff November 21, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia’s Work Towards Justice and Good Policy Continues November 6, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, ADC File 32-Page Title VI Complaint Against Swarthmore College over Anti-Muslim, Anti-Palestinian Environment October 29, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, ADC to Announce Title VI Complaint Against Swarthmore College over Anti-Muslim, Anti-Palestinian Environment October 28, 2024
CAIR-Pennsylvania Releases 2024 Voter Guide for Pennsylvania Muslim Community October 24, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Penn State SJP Condemn Vandalism of Memorial Honoring Palestinian Martyrs at Penn State University; Encourage Community to Send Letters to Admin October 15, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Community Members, Faith Leaders Demand Probe into Forced Removal of Hijab by Philadelphia Police, Mistreatment by Temple University Police October 3, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Community Members, Faith Leaders to Demand Probe into Forced Removal of Hijab by Philadelphia Police, Mistreatment by Temple U. Police October 1, 2024
CAIR Urges Higher Ed, K-12 Schools to Protect Anti-Genocide Students as National Bullying Prevention Month Begins September 30, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls Firing of Muhlenberg College Prof Finkelstein for Pro-Palestine Remarks an ‘Attack on Academic Freedom’ September 26, 2024
CAIR-Pennsylvania Condemns Sen. Fetterman’s Dehumanizing Remarks Welcoming Israel’s Pager Attacks that Killed Children September 24, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi March in Harrisburg August 26, 2024
CAIR, ADC Designate GWU, UCLA, and Emory as “Institutions of Particular Concern” Following Targeting of Anti-Genocide Student Protesters August 14, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls on Gov. Shapiro to Apologize for Newly-Revealed Racist, Anti-Palestinian Remarks August 2, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia ‘Shocked and Concerned’ by Shooting at Philadelphia Mosque’s Parking Lot, Urges Swift Response from Authorities July 30, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Arrest, Hate Crime Charge for Assault Targeting Anti-Genocide Protester July 15, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls for Hate Crime Charge in Assault Targeting Pro-Palestinian Protester July 3, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns ‘Shameful’ Fetterman Meeting with ‘Genocidal War Criminal’ Netanyahu June 27, 2024
CAIR-PA Encourages Community Support for Coalition Letter Opposing “Stand With Israel Act” June 25, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A., to Announce Lawsuit Against U. of Delaware Over Unlawful Arrest of Former Christina School District Student June 24, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Partners to Stand in Solidarity with Arab-Owned Cafe Targeted by Vandalism, Smear Tactics May 15, 2024
CAIR-Pennsylvania Denounces UPenn, Gov. Shapiro Actions Leading to Arrest of Students and Disbanding of UPenn Encampment May 10, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Denounces University of Pennsylvania’s Decision to Ban 6 Student Protestors from Campus, Ongoing Threat of Police Violence on Students May 9, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia, Muslim Groups Publish Open Letter to College Presidents Urging Respect for Protesters’ First Amendment Rights April 28, 2024
2024 Civil Rights Report: Fatal: The Resurgence of Anti-Muslim Hate April 4, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Encourages Governor Shapiro to Move Away from Performative Engagement and Toward Meaningful Action with Muslim Pennsylvanians April 2, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia to Co-Sponsor Historic Citywide Ramadan Prayer at Philadelphia City Hall, Uniting Muslims in Spiritual Reflection and Community Solidarity March 27, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Vandalism Targeting Historic AME Church in Philadelphia, Stands in Solidarity with Congregation February 20, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia to Join Multifaith Coalition Press Conference to Launch Pilgrimage for Peace from Philadelphia to DC February 14, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Charges for Islamophobic, Antisemitic Threats February 8, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia to Join ‘Pilgrimage for Peace’ from Philadelphia to D.C. Demanding Gaza Ceasefire February 1, 2024
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Arrest, Murder Charges in Killing of Community Member Outside Upper Darby Mosque January 3, 2024

2023

2022

Almost 100 Community Members Take Part in 5th Annual Pennsylvania Muslim Capitol Day in Harrisburg October 26, 2022
CAIR-Pennsylvania to Join Emgage, Members of Muslim Community at 5th Annual Muslim Capitol Day October 24, 2022
CAIR Releases 2022 Midterm Election Congressional Scorecard on Key Muslim Legislative Priorities October 6, 2022
CAIR-Pennsylvania Joins Statement of Solidarity with Shia Communities Over Albuquerque Murders August 15, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Positive Steps Following Bullying, Harassment of Delaware Muslim Student April 15, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Disbanding of Fire Company Over Racist Comments April 14, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Antisemitic, White Supremacist Propaganda Distributed in Lehigh Valley March 29, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Announces EEOC Complaint Against Agnes Irwin School Over Unlawful Firing of Palestinian-American Athletic Trainer March 16, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Neo-Nazi Vandalism Targeting Cemeteries February 28, 2022
CAIR-Philadelphia Offers Condolences on Passing of Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid February 1, 2022
Coalition Launches Support for HR-2998 January 17, 2022
CAIR Issues New Islamophobia Report Exposing More Than $105 Million Funneled to 26 Anti-Muslim Groups by Mainstream Charitable Institutions January 12, 2022
CAIR Marks Anniversary of Jan. 6th Attack, Notes Dangerous Connections Between Insurrectionists and Anti-Muslim Extremism January 6, 2022

2021

CAIR-Philadelphia to Represent Black Muslim 6th Grader Allegedly Humiliated by Teacher, Calls on District to ‘Acknowledge Harm and Take Responsibility’ December 22, 2021
An Important Update on Ohio and Our Fight Against Anti-Muslim Hate Groups December 16, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Signs Joint Statement in Response to Recent Anti-Asian Violence December 3, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Statement on Students Attacked on SEPTA Train November 18, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Joins #BoycottHilton Coalition With Educational Leafleting Campaign October 15, 2021
CAIR Releases ‘Know Your Rights’ Guides in Dari, Pashto for Afghan Refugees September 21, 2021
Remembrance & Resilience: American Muslims 20 Years After 9/11 September 15, 2021
Avoiding Anti-Muslim Tropes While Discussing Afghanistan August 17, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia decries Montco DA decision to charge North Penn High School student July 12, 2021
National March for Palestine in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 May 26, 2021
PA Muslims to Gather at Harrisburg Rally for Palestinian Rights May 20, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Denounces Israeli Aggression in Jerusalem as “Ethnic Cleansing,” Calls Upon Biden Administration to Intervene May 10, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia to Represent Muslim High School Student Bullied Online and Attacked at School, Calls on District to ‘Rectify Missteps’ May 7, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict April 21, 2021
CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Remarks from Congresswoman Susan Wild Celebrating the End of Muslim and African Bans February 3, 2021
CAIR Welcomes President Biden’s Day-One Termination of Muslim and African Bans, Other Executive Orders January 21, 2021
CAIR Condemns Attack on U.S. Capitol as ‘Violent Insurrection,’ Calls on President Trump to Resign or Face Impeachment January 7, 2021

2020

2019

2018

CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns CNN for Firing Dr. Marc Lamont Hill; Calls for his Re-instatement December 1, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia to Hold Press Conference in Response to Massacre at Pittsburgh Synagogue October 29, 2018
CAIR-PA Denounces Shootings at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh October 27, 2018
Pennsylvania Muslim Organizations to Hold Voter Registration Drive August 23, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns KKK Leaflet Campaign in Pennsylvania and Maryland August 15, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia Questions SCOTUS Nominee Kavanaugh’s Record on Civil Rights and Presidential Powers, Demands He Recuse Himself from Cases Involving Trump Personally if Confirmed July 11, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Israeli Massacre of Palestinian Civilians Protesting Embassy Move to Jerusalem May 14, 2018
New CAIR Report: Trump’s Muslim Bans Increased Anti-Muslim Discrimination, Violence April 23, 2018
Third Annual Muslim Capitol Day in Harrisburg hosted by CAIR-Philadelphia and Emgage April 16, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia Monitoring “Punish a Muslim Day” Activity April 3, 2018
CAIR-Philadelphia, Public Officials, Activists to Call on Athletic Association to Drop Hijab Waiver Rule February 22, 2018

2017

No Muslim Ban! December 5, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Horrified by Trump’s Anti-Muslim Tweets November 29, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Deadly Vehicle Attack in Manhattan November 1, 2017
CAIR-Philly’s Salima Suswell Appointed to PA Commission for Women October 25, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Asks School District to Allow Sikh Athlete to Compete Wearing Religious Head Covering September 28, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Applauds Justice Department Agreement with Bensalem Township September 13, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Issues Travel Alert To Pennsylvania Muslims After Supreme Court Reinstates Parts of President Trump’s Muslim Ban June 27, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Murders of Muslims in Virginia and England June 19, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Murders in Manchester and Portland May 29, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Desecration of Jewish Cemetery February 27, 2017
Press Conference in Response to Executive Orders January 26, 2017
CAIR-Philadelphia to Offer Testimony at City Council Hearing January 24, 2017

2016

Interfaith Leaders to Demand that President-Elect Trump Denounce anti-Muslim Attacks and Respect Civil Rights of All Americans November 13, 2016
CAIR Calls on President-Elect Trump to Respect the Rights of All Americans, Pledges to Work to Strengthen the Nation November 9, 2016
Muslim Leaders, Interfaith Allies, Elected Officials in Harrisburg to Condemn Islamophobia in Presidential Campaign October 20, 2016
Philadelphia Interfaith Press Conference to Address Poverty in the U.S. October 6, 2016
CAIR to Urge Dems to Focus on Civil Rights, Refugees, Policing Reforms at Philadelphia Convention July 21, 2016
Philadelphia Interfaith Press Conference to Condemn Mass Murder June 13, 2016
CAIR-Philly Welcomes Inclusion of Eid Holidays in Public School Calendar June 1, 2016
CAIR-Philadelphia Wins Major Case for Prisoners’ Religious Rights May 18, 2016
CAIR-Philadelphia Calls for Resignations of Anti-Muslim School Board Director, Other Directors Who Voted for Her April 26, 2016
“Thank you, Mr. Obama” February 3, 2016

2015

CAIR-Philadelphia Welcomes Investigation of Pig’s Head Thrown at Mosque December 8, 2015
CAIR Condemns Paris Terror Attacks November 15, 2015
Press Release: PA Muslims to Rally in Harrisburg on Oct 20 October 6, 2015
CAIR-Philadelphia Condemns Bigoted Anti-Muslim Ads on SEPTA Buses, Urges SEPTA to Donate Money from Ads to City’s Homeless Population March 30, 2015
CAIR-Philadelphia supports free speech ruling on SEPTA ads, but condemns their Islamophobic content March 12, 2015
U.S. Muslims Condemn Paris Terror Attack, Defend Free Speech January 7, 2015

2014

2013

CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Delaware Mosque Vandalism October 25, 2013
Press Release: CAIR-Philadelphia Hires Jacob Bender as its New Executive Director October 15, 2013
“Legislating Fear: Islamophobia and its Impact in the United States” Report Now Available September 19, 2013
CAIR Urges Prayers, Blood Donations for Boston Bomb Victims April 15, 2013
Media Advisory: CAIR-Philadelphia Annual Banquet March 7, 2013

2012

Local Muslims Begin Ramadan Fast July 20, 2012
CAIR-PA Concerned About Temple Univ. Anti-Muslim Hate Event April 19, 2012
Advocacy Groups Welcome Philadelphia City Council Resolution Against Anti-Sharia Bill (HB 2029) February 1, 2012

2011

Penn. Interfaith Leaders to Challenge Anti-Sharia Bill December 12, 2011
Philadelphia Muslims to Serve Neighbors in Need on National ‘Day of Dignity’ September 21, 2011
CAIR, UC Berkeley Report Documents Growing Islamophobia in U.S. June 23, 2011
CAIR Welcomes President’s Support for U.S. Muslims in SOTU Address January 25, 2011

2010

CAIR Thanks PA Retailer for Backing Worker’s Religious Rights October 20, 2010
Coalition Sponsors Interfaith Gathering on 9/11 September 9, 2010
CAIR Launches PSA Campaign to Challenge Growing Islamophobia September 2, 2010
Toolkit for 9/11 ‘Day of Unity and Healing’ September 2, 2010
CAIR-PA Hosts Philadelphia Premiere of ‘Inside Islam’ May 11, 2010
Delaware DMV Apologizes to Muslim Over Hijab Incident April 14, 2010
CAIR-PA to Launch Campaign Against Anti-Muslim Textbooks March 17, 2010

2009

Penn. High School Drops Anti-Islam ‘Obsession’ Video September 22, 2009

2008

CAIR-PA Hosts Interfaith ‘Sharing Ramadan’ Events August 8, 2008
Penn. Muslim Files Bias Suit Against McDonald’s & Wal-Mart July 10, 2008
Penn. Muslims Ask Legislature to Reject Religious ‘Litmus Test’ June 19, 2008
CAIR-PA and Common Humanity lead Humanitarian Delegation to visit Iraqi War Refugees in Syria May 8, 2008
CAIR-PA Rep participates in Alternative Interfaith Prayer May 7, 2008
Penn. Muslims Seek ‘Balance’ in Police Training on Islam April 25, 2008
CAIR-PA completes 10 week course on “Understanding Islam and Muslims” at Grove United Methodist Church April 21, 2008
CAIR-PA Condemns Anti-Semitic Attack on Jewish Student February 29, 2008
100 Turn Out for ‘USA vs. Al-Arian’ Screening January 31, 2008
Muslim Workers to be Re-Hired, Granted Prayer Break January 24, 2008
CAIR-PA holds workshop at Pottstown Presbyterian Church January 24, 2008
CAIR-PA Hosts Sixth-Graders’ Visit to Mosque January 14, 2008
CAIR-PA announces support for Officer Webb’s appeal for religious accommodation January 10, 2008
CAIR-PA Gives Workshop on Islam at Retirement Community January 10, 2008

2007

CAIR-PA condemns Bhutto Assassination December 27, 2007
CAIR-PA holds workshop on “Religious Holidays in Islam” at Springton Middle School in Media, PA December 17, 2007
CAIR-PA holds workshop on “Jesus in the Qur’an” at Pottstown Presbyterian Church December 13, 2007
CAIR-PA holds town-hall meeting on “US Foreign Policy and Iran” at Eastern University November 20, 2007
CAIR-PA Presents ‘Introduction to Islam and Islamophobia’ at Synagogue November 15, 2007
CAIR-NJ and CAIR-PA conduct presentation on Islam for the NAACP-NJ November 9, 2007
CAIR-PA hosts Conestoga High School Students at the Foundation for Islamic Education November 8, 2007
CAIR-PA hosts National ‘Islamophobia Tour’ Event October 31, 2007
CAIR-PA supports hate crime victim’s search for justice October 24, 2007
CAIR-PA Harrisburg and local Muslim community sponsor meals at local shelters October 5, 2007
CAIR-PA and ISGVF hold Sharing Ramadan dinner September 27, 2007
CAIR-PA encourages Delaware Valley Muslims to donate to Eid Gift Basket Program September 27, 2007
CAIR-PA holds Sharing Ramadan events throughout Delaware Valley September 12, 2007
CAIR-PA participates in Glenside Interfaith Dialogue July 11, 2007
CAIR-PA presents ‘Understanding Your Neighbor’s Faith: Islam’ July 9, 2007
CAIR-PA Joins Mural Art Program at Community Paint Day June 19, 2007
CAIR-PA applauds FBI efforts to thwart Fort Dix attack May 8, 2007
‘Building Bridges to Islam’ program a hit at Foundation for Islamic Education April 30, 2007
Conestoga High-School Students visit Upper Darby Mosque April 30, 2007
Muslims Offer Condolences to Families of VA Tech Victims April 17, 2007
CAIR-PA Thanks Synagogue for Offer of Prayer Space April 12, 2007
Governor Rendell Speaks at CAIR-PA Dinner April 8, 2007
CAIR Announces $10K Video Contest to Promote Mutual Understanding February 22, 2007
CAIR Seeking Photos of Muslim Life February 16, 2007
CAIR-PA Forms ‘Run for Understanding’ Team for NJ Marathon January 25, 2007
CAIR-PA to Spot-Check Treatment of Returning Hajj Pilgrims January 4, 2007

2006

CAIR Condemns Iranian Holocaust Denial Conference December 13, 2006
CAIR reminds pilgrims of their rights, offers ‘hotline’ for bias reports December 12, 2006
CAIR Reports on Election Efforts November 14, 2006
CAIR-Philly Offers Ten-Part Historical Islam Course November 12, 2006
CAIR Congratulates First Muslim Elected to Congress November 8, 2006
Poll: U.S. Muslim Voters Diverse, Integrated, Politically Active October 24, 2006
Philadelphia Muslims Call on Bush to Protect Relatives July 24, 2006
Muslims Respond to Cartoon Flap with Educational Campaign February 13, 2006

2005

PA Muslims to Address Objections to Voting at Mosque November 18, 2005
“What it Means to be an American” Teacher Training Workshop November 4, 2005
U.S. Muslims Urged to Help, Pray for S. Asia Quake Victims October 10, 2005
CAIR-Philly ‘Sharing Ramadan’ Initiative Encourages Outreach October 9, 2005
CAIR-Philly Offers Ten-Part Historical Islam Course September 23, 2005
CAIR-PA Offers to Mediate Firefighter Beard Dispute September 21, 2005
American Muslims Celebrate Constitution Day September 18, 2005
CAIR-Philly Offers Eight-Week Historical Islam Course August 25, 2005
CAIR backs Fatwa against Terror July 29, 2005
U.S. Muslim Religious Council to Issue Fatwa Against Terror July 28, 2005
American Mosques Asked to Step Up Safety Measures July 8, 2005
CAIR-Philly Condemns ‘Barbaric’ London Terror Attacks July 7, 2005
CAIR-Philly Participates in Jesus in Islam Program May 12, 2005