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, […]
Video: CAIR Georgia Marches & Speaks at Two Post-Inauguration Demonstrations
(ATLANTA, GA – 1/21/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) co-sponsored, delivered speeches, and marched at two Atlanta demonstrations in response to President Trump’s inauguration, including the Atlanta March for Social Justice & Women, which also featured remarks by Congressman John Lewis. “These marches gave diverse communities a chance to learn […]
Georgia Muslims Call on Gwinnett Commissioner To Apologize or Resign For Calling John Lewis a “Racist Pig”
(ATLANTA, GA – 1/16/17) Georgia’s Muslim community today called on Gwinnett County Commissioner Tommy Hunter to either apologize or resign after he called Congressman John Lewis a “racist pig” in a Facebook post. “Georgia Muslims feel a special affection for Congressman John Lewis, whose legacy reminds our community that winning civil rights and defeating bigotry are achievable goals,” […]
Tickets on Sale! CAIR Georgia’s 3rd Annual Gala, “Faith Led, Justice Driven,” on March 9, 2019
(ATLANTA, GA – 3/9/19) Please join CAIR Georgia for it its third major fundraising banquet, which we plan to hold on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, God willing. Buy a discounted ticket, reserve a table, or sponsor the event today!
CAIR-GA Delivers Know Your Rights Presentation at Masjid Omar in Norcross
(NORCROSS, GA – 12/17/16) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) delivered its Know Your Rights (Law Enforcment) Presentation at Masjid Omar ibn Abdul Aziz. 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 […]
Text: CAIR Georgia’s Letter To Rep. Jason Spencer After Anti-Muslim Remarks
(ATLANTA, GA – 1/4/17) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations sent the following letter to Rep. Jason Spencer after the state legislator accused one of his constituents, a college student, of treason because the young man criticized House Bill 3, Spencer’s withdrawn proposal to ban women from wearing niqabs, and donated $10 […]
CAIR-GA Again Invites Rep. Jason Spencer To Dialogue With Georgia Muslims
(ATLANTA, GA, 1/5/17) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA) today encouraged Rep. Jason Spencer (R-Woodbine) to meet with Georgia Muslims leaders, as well as with a constituent who Rep. Spencer accused of treason after criticized House Bill 3, Spencer’s withdrawn Islamophobic proposal to ban women from wearing veils.
CAIR-GA Wins 2016 Chapter of the Year Award at 22nd Annual CAIR Nat’l Banquet
(12/17/16 – ARLINGTON, VA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations received the 2016 Chapter of the Year Award during CAIR’s 22nd annual banquet, which was held outside Washington, DC, on Dec. 17th. CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, who also served as emcee of the banquet, accepted the award alongside board member […]
Fight for $15: CAIR-GA Joins Striking Workers Demanding Livable Minimum Wage
(11/29/16 – ATLANTA, GA) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today joined a Fight for $15 protest held by Atlanta workers striking to demand a higher minimum wage. Thousands of American workers nationwide, particularly fast-food workers, went on strike during a National Day of Action. CAIR-GA Executive Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell spoke […]