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Understanding the Muslim Vote for Trump in 2020

On December 10, 2020 By MPAC

In the immediate aftermath of the 2020 election, exit poll surveys offered some surprising revelations: Between 18 - 35 percent of Muslims in America cast a vote for President Trump. CAIR-National and AP VoteCast both released exit poll surveys that included these figures. In this webinar, we speak to two experts in their respective fields who can help us to understand these poll results: Robert McCaw, the Government Affairs Director at CAIR-National, and Youssef Chouhoud, an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Christopher Newport University. Our guests will delve into these poll findings and offer thoughts on what they might reveal about American politics and the role of American Muslims in broader processes of party realignment. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

A Conversation with Muslims in France

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On November 25, 2020 By MPAC

Join us for a conversation moderated by MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati about France and the Muslim community with introductory remarks by Muddassar Ahmed, President of the Concordia Forum and panelists Dr. Ghaleb Bencheikh, Dr, Myriam Francois, Dr. Melyssa Haffaf and Yasser Louati. Dr. Ghaleb Bencheikh is the President of the Foundation of Islam in France and the former president of the Great Mosque of Paris. He hosts the TV show "Islam" which is related to philosophical training and theology. Ghaleb Bencheikh chairs the World Conference of Religions for Peace, which leads to many interventions in France and abroad. Dr. Myriam Francois is a TV presenter, producer and writer with a focus on current affairs, Islam and France. Her documentaries have appeared on Channel 4 and BBC One, among others. Myriam developed, produced and presented a monthly Arts and Culture documentary series called Compass for TRT World, a global news network on Sky 519. She was Europe Correspondent for TRT World, covering French politics, the migrant issue and Brexit. She is also a seasoned reporter, having reported for BBC World Service, BBC London News, Al Jazeera English and TRT World. Dr. Melyssa Haffaf is responsible for envisioning, designing, coordinating and implementing the mission and programs of G+JI. She possesses over a decade of experience in higher education, and previously was the Director of Undergraduate Studies and an Academic Advisor for the Modern Languages & Literatures Department at the University of Miami. Her research interests include: North Africa and Middle East regions, gender, queer and feminist theory, postcolonial literatures, violence and terrorism, migration and transnational studies, and Islamic studies. Yasser Louati is a French human rights and civil liberties activist. His work focuses on Islamophobia, national security policies and social justice for minorities. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

Let’s Be Honest: A Conversation with the African American Muslim Insight Council

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On November 19, 2020 By MPAC

How can we better reflect a more inclusive Muslim experience within MPAC and the Muslim community? This question led to the formation of our African American Muslim Insight Council (AAMIC) which will advise MPAC on community engagement and social justice. This is the first of a series of conversations with council members on working together toward equity and social justice. Please ask your questions in the live stream chat window (if available), on social media with the hashtag #LetsBeHonest, or email insightcouncil@mpac.org. Learn more about AAMIC at http://mpac.org/insightcouncil. ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.