CAIR-GA Announces Anti-Harassment Hotline To Counter Bullying: [email protected]
(ATLANTA, GA, 11/15/16) – On Wednesday, November 16, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) held a press conference to announce a series of initiatives designed to counter a post-election surge in hate incidents targeting Georgia Muslims and other minorities. Representatives from other local civil rights, interfaith and advocacy organizations, including Project […]
CAIR-GA Thanks Georgia Lawmaker for Withdrawing Proposed Anti-Niqab Law, House Bill 3
(ATLANTA, GA – 11/17/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today thanked Rep. Jason Spencer for withdrawing House Bill 3, a proposal that would have made it illegal for Georgia Muslim women to wear religious face veils in public. “We thank Rep. Spencer for withdrawing House Bill 3,” said Edward Ahmed Mitchell, […]
CAIR-GA Talks Career Goals at U-Beyond Mentorship Program at Clarkston High School
(ATLANTA, GA – 11/5/2016) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today thanked the U-Beyond Mentorship program for inviting CAIR-GA to speak to high school students in Clarkston about their career goals. “It’s a cliche, but it’s true: young people represent our future,” said CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell. “We were therefore […]
Video: Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad Rallies Voters, Backs Civil Rights During Atlanta Visit
(ATLANTA, GA – 10/30/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today thanked Olympic athlete Ibtihaj Muhammad for visiting Atlanta, rallying Georgia Muslim voters, and supporting CAIR-GA’s civil rights work. Watch Video of CAIR-GA Banquet Here! “American Muslims lost a role model when Muhammad Ali passed away, but we gained another when Ibtihaj […]
CAIR-GA Delivers Lecture on Anti-Muslim Bigotry to Students at Emory University
(10/26/16 – ATLANTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today delivered a lecture on Islamophobia to students at Emory University. During the lecture, CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell discussed the origins of anti-Muslim bigotry and as well as long-term solutions to the phenomenon. “We thank Emory University for welcoming […]
CAIR-GA Encourages Support for Noor Family Services and Its Work To End Domestic Violence
(10/23/16 – ALPHARETTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today offered support for Noor Family Services, an organization dedicated to protecting Muslim and immigrant families from domestic violence. During the group’s inaugural event in Alpharetta, CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell discussed the dangers of domestic violence. “Georgia Muslims need different […]
CAIR-GA Joins 89.3 For Interview About Georgia Muslims & the 2016 Election
(10/13/16 – ATLANTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) joined FM 89.3 for a radio interview about Georgia Muslims and their role in the Nov. 8 election. During the interview, CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell highlighted results of CAIR’s 2016 American Muslim Voter Survey, which showed that 86% of […]
CAIR-GA Visits Washington, DC for Conference With Fellow Civil Rights Leaders
(10/8/16 – WASHINGTON, DC) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) joined a weekend planning conference with other state and national leaders of the organization in Washington, DC. The group discussed the civil rights organization’s recent accomplishments as well as plans for the future. “I thank our national leadership for bringing us […]
CAIR-GA Recognized at Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta’s ’40 Under 40′ Gala
(10/2/6 – ATLANTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today thanked and congratulated the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB) for successfully hosting its annual banquet. The ISB’s ’40 Under 40 Georgia Muslims,’ which recognized and awarded young Georgia Muslims, who are making a positive impact in the community, broughts […]
CAIR-GA Delivers ‘Know Your Rights’ Talk at RCM, ‘Will & Testament’ Seminar at Masjid Al-Rahman
(ROSWELL, GA – 9/30/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) delivered its Know Your Rights (Law Enforcment & Employment) Presentation at Roswell Community Masjid. During the presentation, CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell discussed the do’s and don’ts of interactions with law enforcement, from traffic stops to courtroom visits to FBI […]