Edward Ahmed Mitchell
Edward Ahmed Mitchell Council on American-Islamic Relations Edward Ahmed Mitchell is an attorney and former journalist who serves as the Deputy Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States. Mr. Mitchell previously served as the Executive Director of CAIR-Georgia from 2016 to 2020. […]
CAIR-GA Delivers ‘Islam 101’ Lecture to Presbyterian Church Group in Atlanta
(ATLANTA, GA – 9/14/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) accepted an invitation to deliver its Islam 101 presentation during a private lunch with members of a Presbyterian church in Atlanta. Two dozen members of the church attended the event as part of their months-long effort to learn about various faiths, […]
Hot Topics: CAIR-GA Director Interviewed During Public Dialogue at Roswell Community Masjid
(ROSWELL, GA – 9/16/16) Roswell Community Masjid (RCM) invited CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell to appear as the first guest at RCM’s public interview program, Hot Topics & Hot Chocolate. Dozens of Georgia Muslims attended the event, which was modeled after a media talk show. RCM’s Executive Director interviewed Mitchell about a variety of […]
GSU Law’s Refugee Clinic Teams With CAIR-GA For ‘Know Your Rights’ Talk in Clarkston
(CLARKSTON, GA – 9/17/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) delivered a Know Your Rights training to both law students and leaders of Clarkston’s refugee community. The presentation covered common issues related to both law enforcement and employers, particularly religious discrimination. Hosted by Glitter of Hope and Georgia State College of […]
CAIR-GA Withdraws Request for DOJ Probe After Newton County Ends Mosque Moratorium
(ATLANTA, GA, 9/21/16) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today announced that it has withdrawn its request for a federal investigation into Newton County’s moratorium on houses of worship, which the Board of Commissioners allowed to expire today. “We thank Newton County’s elected officials, clergy and residents for uniting in […]
Video: CAIR-GA Delivers ‘Know Your Rights’ Presentation at Madina Institute USA
(DULUTH, GA – 9/18/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) delivered its Know Your Rights (Law Enforcment & Employment) Presentation at Madina Institute USA. 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 […]
Video: CAIR-GA Co-Hosts Interfaith 9/11 Memorial Service on 15th Anniversary
(DECATUR, GA – 9/11/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) co-hosted an interfaith memorial service Sunday to mark the 15th anniversary of 9/11. CAIR-GA united with Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, senior pastor of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and representatives of the Catholic, Jewish and Sikh faiths to […]
CAIR-GA Condemns Anti-Muslim Extremists Whose Threats Led Newton County To Cancel Meeting; Moratorium Now Set To Expire on Sep. 21
(ATLANTA, GA, 9/12/16) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today condemned anti-Muslim extremists whose harassment and threats of armed protest outside a planned September 13 Newton County Commission meeting led the commissioners to cancel that meeting. A majority of commissioners had agreed to lift the county’s moratorium on houses of worship during the […]
CAIR-GA Plans To Co-Host Interfaith 9/11 Memorial Service on 15th Anniversary
(DECATUR, GA – 9/8/16) On Sunday, September 11, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) plans to co-host a memorial service in Decatur, Ga., for the victims of 9/11. CAIR-GA has united with Rev. Dr. James L. Brewer-Calvert, senior pastor of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and representatives of […]
Newton Commissioners, CAIR-GA & Mosque Release Joint Statement On Moving Community Forward
(COVINGTON, GA – 9/1/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today thanked a majority of Newton County commissioners for publicly committing to lift a moratorium on houses of worship during their next meeting on Sep. 13th, when the county expects to consider recommended updates to its zoning ordinances. None of those updates will impact projects with […]