Updates

A Ramadan Like No Other

April 27, 2020
We are recommitting ourselves to this original mission by expanding our efforts to address the grave shortcomings that this pandemic has highlighted. From healthcare to taking care of families and workers, it is clear that our federal government is falling short in prioritizing the safety and welfare of all.

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Ramadan Mubarak!

April 24, 2020
May the peace and blessings of God be upon you. Ramadan Mubarak to you and your family! As we face this test together, I want to offer my gratitude for your investment in MPAC’s work to ensure representation of and protection for American Muslims and all vulnerable communities. It is only because of you that we are able to do this critical work.

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Announcing COVID-19 Limited Series Screenwriting Contest!

April 20, 2020
MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau is announcing a TV Pilot for a Limited Series contest! The top ten scripts will be read by our industry partners to help determine the winner. The winning writer will receive feedback on their script, as well as screenwriting career insights from Grainne Godfree, an Executive Producer of DC's Legends of Tomorrow

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Human Security During COVID-19: Our Right

April 14, 2020
We must improve human security in the next phases of coronavirus relief. Human security refers to living in dignity and freedom from fear. We aim to drive legislation through focused efforts toward racial and socioeconomic equity in healthcare, employment, and criminal justice for the most vulnerable people in our country. Please join us in telling your Member of Congress to support these congressional initiatives.

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Coping In Quarantine: A COVID-19 Webinar Series

April 7, 2020
We are hosting these webinars to educate, motivate, and activate you during the coronavirus pandemic. Our guests are experts from mental health and politics to spirituality and healthcare.

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Call Your Representatives: New COVID-19 Legislation Will Be Introduced Soon

April 1, 2020
While Congress has already passed some emergency responses, they are expected to push through a third piece of legislation responding to health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak. We are advocating for more comprehensive coverage in the upcoming session.

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Census 2020: What You Need To Know

March 31, 2020
An accurate Census count is critical for underrepresented communities like ours. An accurate census could drive $2,000 per person every year for a decade for public service programs like schools, hospitals and more.

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Protecting Life In Light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 12, 2020
Over the last few weeks, the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has gone beyond the point of containment of the coronavirus. In order to ensure that we all are prepared in this moment, we are offering public health recommendations at the governmental, community, and individual levels.

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Postponing 2020 Media Awards due to Coronavirus

March 9, 2020
The CDC has issued a warning and the mayor of Los Angeles has declared a local state of emergency due to increasing cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S. There is no higher priority for us than the health, safety and physical well-being of our community and guests, so we have made the decision to postpone our 29th Annual Media Awards until further notice.

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Building Power, Progress and Pride

March 5, 2020
Read about what our staff has been up to this year in DC, Hollywood and more!

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