Read: CAIR Georgia’s Letter To State Sen. Mike Williams Addressing Anti-Sharia Rally
Download a PDF of CAIR Georgia’s June 11th Invite_for_Senator_Williams_1.pdf or read the text of the letter below. Council on American-Islamic Relations Georgia Chapter P.O. Box 942134 Atlanta GA 30341 [email protected] June 11, 2017 State Senator Michael Williams 3482 Keith Bridge Rd Ste 310 Cumming, GA 30041 Dear Senator Williams: On behalf of Georgia’s […]
Invite: Georgia’s Muslim Community To Counter Anti-Muslim Hate Rally With An Interfaith Food Drive
(6/5/17 – ATLANTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today announced that it plans to co-host an interfaith gathering and food drive, on Satuday, June 10th at 11 am. The community service event, “No To Extremism & Bigotry. Yes to Service & Unity,” comes in the wake of hate crimes here […]
CAIR Georgia Calls for President Trump To Pursue Bold Action, Not Belated Tweets, After Islamophobic Attack in Portland
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/29/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today released the following statement in response to a comment from President Trump’s official Twitter account labeling the Portland hate crime attack “unacceptable.” “Although we welcome President Trump’s decision to finally comment on an Islamophobic hate crime, a belated tweet sent by his staff […]
Video: CNN Interviews CAIR Georgia Exec. Director After Portland Hate Crime
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/28/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today appeared on CNN International to discuss how Georgia Muslims are reacting to an Islamophobic hate crime in Portland, Oregon. Last week, an anti-Muslim bigot harassed two Muslim teenagers on a public train, and then stabbed three men who intervened to stop […]
Contact Us: CAIR Georgia Offering More Self-Defense Seminars After Successful Pre-Ramadan Trainings
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/20/2017) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted three back-to-back “Staying Safe During Ramadan” self-defense seminars at three different mosques over the weekend of May 19th. Special guest Nezar Hamza, a sworn law enforcment officer who serves as deputy director of CAIR Florida, educated attendees about how to stay […]
CAIR Georgia Joins Organizations Calling for an Investigation into Recent ICE Detainee Deaths
(ATLANTA, GA 5/19/2017) — The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Georgia) today joined calls for the closure of Stewart Detention Center and a thorough investigation of detainee conditions after the suicide of 27-year-old Jean Jimenez-Joseph and the death of 58 year old Atulkumar Babubhai Pate “When I visited detainees at Stewart Detention […]
Invite: CAIR-GA To Host Three “Staying Safe During Ramadan” Trainings the Weekend of May 19th, iA
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/8/2017) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today announced that it plans to host three “Staying Safe During Ramadan” security trainings at three different mosques over the weekend of May 19th. Special guest Nezar Hamza, a sworn law enforcment officer who serves as deputy director of CAIR Florida, plans […]
CAIR-GA Co-Sponsors Atlanta Event Featuring Activist & Journalist Amy Goodman
(ATLANTA, GA – 5/4/2017) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today co-sponsored an event featuring remarks from investigative journalist, author and co-host of Democray Now!, Amy Goodman. Hosted by the local radio station WRFG 89.3, the event was held at Iconium Baptist Church. “We thank Amy Goodman for visiting Atlanta and sharing her […]
CAIR Georgia Visits Capitol Hill for the 3rd Annual National Muslim Advocacy Day, Meeting Rep. John Lewis & Other Congressional Offices
(WASHINGTON, DC, 5/4/17) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations visited Capitol Hill this week to participate in the third annual National Muslim Advocacy Day. During the two-day event, CAIR Georgia leaders joined over 400 American Muslims to promote greater political engagement, forge stronger ties with members of Congress, and express support for important […]
CAIR-GA Outreach Director Asma Elhuni Encourages Clarkston To Protect Immigrants From Overreach By ICE
(CLARKSTON, GA – 4/27/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today spoke at a meeting of the Clarkston City Council. During the city council meeting, CAIR-GA outreach director Asma Elhuni argued in favor of a proposal designed to reassure Clarkston residents, many of whom are immigrants from Middle Eastern and African nations, […]