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, […]
The End of Islamophobia: CAIR Georgia Delivers Tedx Talk at Georgia Tech
(ATLANTA, GA – 4/22/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations delivered a speech at Georgia Tech’s 2017 Tedx event. During the presentation, titled “The End of Islamphobia,” CAIR-GA executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell explained why American history and recent polling trends indicate that anti-Muslim bigotry may eventually fade, much like anti-Catholic bigotry.
CAIR Georgia Delivers Self-Defense Training at W.D. Mohammed High School on Anniversary of Columbine Shooting
(ATLANTA, GA – 4/20/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today delivered a self-defense training to students and staff at W.D. Mohammed High School. During the presentation, which was held on the eighteenth anniversary of the Columbine school shooting, CAIR-GA executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell walked the audience through how to handle […]
CAIR Georgia Offers Reward For Info Leading To Arrest of Man Who Allegedly Ripped Hijab Off Muslim Teen
(ATLANTA, GA, 4/17/17) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today offered a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who allegedly ripped the Islamic head scarf (hijab) off a 14-year-old Muslim girl while calling her a “terrorist.” Video: CAIR Georgia Offers Reward – 11 Alive News Video: CAIR […]
CAIR Georgia Visits Masjid Omar for Panel Discussion on “Faith & Civic Engagement”
(ATLANTA, GA – 4/6/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today visited Masjid Omar for a panel discussion about “Faith & Civil Engagement.” During the last day of Masjid Omar’s week-long “Muslim Legacy: Youth Seminar,” Imam Abdullah Jaber hosted Imam Arshad Anwar of Roswell Community Masjid, Aisha Yaqoob, policy director of Asian […]