CAIR-GA Talks School Bullying with Civil Rights Attorneys at Department of Education
(ATLANTA, GA – 1/25/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today joined a panel discussion hosted by civil rights attorneys with the Department of Education. Alongside representatives of the Jewish and Sikh communities, CAIR-GA outlined problems confronting American Muslim school children, including bullying and inaction by some administrators. “We thank the Department […]
CAIR-GA Joins Factory Workers Protesting for Union Rights at Nissan Plant
(MARIETTA, GA – 1/26/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today joined demonstrators in support of workers calling for better treatment at a Nissan factory. “5,000 workers, 80% of them African-American, are organizing a union at the Nissan car plant in Canton, Mississippi,” protest organizers said. “They experience dangerous working conditions, bullying […]
Sold-Out Crowd Raises Nearly $300,000 at CAIR Georgia’s First Major Banquet
(ATLANTA, GA – 2/19/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic relations today announced that a sold-out crowd donated nearly $200,000 to support the civil rights organization at “Promoting Justice, Countering Bigotry,” CAIR-GA’s first major banquet. The Islamic Center of Middle Georgia in Warner Robins also held a weekend fundraiser for CAIR-GA, bringing the […]
SOLD OUT! CAIR Georgia Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 18th at The Westin Hotel iA
(DUNWOODY, GA – 1/17/17) Please join CAIR Georgia for it its first major fundraising banquet, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel in Dunwoody, God willing. Although the event has sold out, you can still support CAIR-GA’s efforts to serve, protect and advocate for Georgia Muslims […]
CAIR Georgia Hires Activist Asma Elhuni To Serve as Community Outreach Director
(ATLANTA, GA – 2/12/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today announced that it has hired Asma Elhuni to serve as its Director of Community Outreach. Elhuni, a student and activist who also serves as a member of CAIR Georgia’s Advisory Board of Directors, is the first of several new staffers CAIR Georgia […]
SOLD OUT: CAIR Georgia Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 18th at The Westin Hotel iA
(DUNWOODY, GA – 1/17/17) Please join CAIR Georgia for it its first major fundraising banquet, which will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017 at The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North Hotel in Dunwoody, God willing. You can support CAIR-GA’s efforts to serve, protect and advocate for Georgia Muslims by buying an early discounted ticket for $50. Your company, […]
Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam & CAIR-GA Host Panel Discussion To Explain, Counter Muslim Ban
(ATLANTA, GA – 2/6/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations co-hosted a panel discussion with Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam to discuss Trump Administration policies that target Muslims, including the Muslim travel ban. Imam Sulaimaan Hamed moderated the event, which included remarks from immigration attorney Hiba Ghalib of Kuck Immigraton Partners LLC, attorney […]
CAIR Georgia Meets With Rep. Hank Johnson, Discusses Ways To Counter Anti-Muslim Policies
(LITHONIA, GA – 1/27/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today met with Congressman Hank Johnson to thank him for his work to protect Georga’s Muslim community, and warn him of the Trump Administration’s plans to target American Muslims. “Rep. Hank Johnson has stood on the front lines of the struggle to […]
CAIR Georgia Delivers Islamophobia Lecture at University of West Georgia
(CARROLTON, GA – 1/26/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today delivered a lecture about Islamophobia to students and faculty at the University of West Georgia. During the event, which was hosted by the UWG Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Psychology Department, CAIR Georgia executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell spoke […]
What Georgia Muslims Should Know & Do About Trump’s “Muslim Ban” Order
(ATLANTA, GA – 1/28/16) Over the past week, the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations has been working alongside other civil rights groups to expose, condemn and rebut the anti-Muslim bigotry coming from the Trump Administration. CAIR-GA has rebutted Islamophobia during interviews with CNN and WABE, speeches at the People’s Inauguration and the Atlanta March for Social Justice & Women, […]