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August 24, 2005
October 2004, page 76 Muslim-American Activism http://www.wrmea.com/archives/Oct_2004/0410076.html CAIR Marks Decade of Dedication IN OCTOBER the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will mark 10 years of service to the American-Muslim community—and to the entire country. In the past 12 months alone, its achievements include:
Since its doors opened in 1994, CAIR has become the nation's leading Muslim organization in the civil rights and advocacy arenas. Wherever a Muslim employee is discriminated against or whenever a public official attacks the image of Islam, CAIR is there. If an anti-Muslim statement appears in the media or an offensive product is found in the marketplace, CAIR is there. CAIR and its 28 local chapters and offices also are hard at work educating the American public about Islam and Muslims, and mobilizing the community to work positively across the country. Over the past decade, CAIR's name and work have come to signify professionalism, credibility, and efficiency—even among its critics. Consider what Congressman Pete King (R-NY) said on the "O'Reilly Factor" in March 2004 while referring to CAIR: "Yes, I'm getting literally thousands of e-mails, phone calls. There's a pretty good Muslim leadership network. One of the groups is CAIR, Committee [sic] on American-Islamic Relations. And as soon as I say anything, I can assure you after this show tonight…my e-mail will be coming in. They just have a nationwide network that just plugs in."
To celebrate CAIR's ten years of service to the community, over 1,500 people are expected to attend CAIR's Oct. 2 banquet in Washington, DC. A two-day conference following the banquet will bring together experts, activists, and leaders from the United States and abroad to discuss issues ranging from civil rights to the 2004 elections. For more information about CAIR's 10th Annual banquet, e-mail the author at <[email protected]> or call (202) 488-8787.] —Ibrahim Abusway, |
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