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Healing Politics: A Doctor’s Journey Into the Heart of Our Political Epidemic

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On April 4, 2020 By MPAC
In this webinar, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati discuss his El-Sayed's book, Healing Politics, where the author traces the life of a young idealist, weaving together powerful personal stories and fascinating forays into history and science. Marrying his unique perspective with the science of epidemiology, Dr. El-Sayed diagnoses an underlying epidemic afflicting our country, an epidemic of insecurity. And to heal the rifts this epidemic has created, he lays out a new direction for the progressive movement. This is a bold, personal, and compellingly original book from a prominent young Muslim leader. A child of immigrants, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed grew up feeling a responsibility to help others. He threw himself into the study of medicine and excelled—winning a Rhodes Scholarship, earning two advanced degrees, and landing a tenure-track position at Columbia University. At 30, he became the youngest city health official in America, tasked with rebuilding Detroit's health department after years of austerity policies. Sign up for upcoming webinars at mpac.org/webinars About Dr. Abdul El-Sayed: Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is a physician, epidemiologist, public health expert, and progressive activist. He is the Chair at Southpaw Michigan. As a professor at Columbia University's Department of Epidemiology, Abdul became an internationally recognized expert in health policy and health inequalities. He holds a doctorate in Public Health from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar, as well as a medical degree from Columbia University, where he was a Medical Scientist Training Program Fellow and a Soros New Americans Fellow. ---------- 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.
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Ali Ahmad: Covid-19 Makes Participating in the 2020 Census More Important Than Ever

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On April 2, 2020 By MPAC
An accurate census count is critical for ALL underrepresented communities and could increase how much money the federal government gives to public health programs, schools, and more services in your city. The COVID-19 pandemic has really outlined the importance of such programs for our country. Join us to learn more about the 2020 Census count and what it means for our community and why you need to fill it out ASAP. About Ali Ahmad: Ali Ahmad is the Associate Director for Communications at the U.S. Census Bureau. He is responsible for leading the internal and external communications activities of the United States’ largest statistical agency. This includes oversight of marketing, public affairs, congressional and intergovernmental affairs, partner engagement, and media relations. Prior to joining the Census Bureau in 2018, Ahmad worked in policy and communications positions at the federal, state, and local levels, and with a national trade association. Ahmad is a graduate of the University of Virginia, with a degree in economics and history. ---------- 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.
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Sundance 2020: Insights on Inclusion

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On February 6, 2020 By MPAC
The entertainment industry is changing! As one of the first entities to hold a conversation about diversity and inclusion at the Sundance Film Festival - and the first Muslim organization to host a panel, we were thrilled to see 27 panels centered around projects created by or about marginalized communities in 2020, including our own on Social Impact Entertainment with Peace is Loud. Hear MPAC Hollywood Bureau Director, Sue Obeidi, provide insights on this increase in inclusion through an American Muslim lens. ---------- 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.
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Reflections from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

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On January 23, 2020 By MPAC
Learn more about MPAC's Hollywood Bureau at mpac.org/hb. 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 MPAC Hollywood Bureau: We change the narrative of Islam and Muslims in the entertainment industry so that audiences see Muslims as vital contributors to creating social and cultural change in America and around the world. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.
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[CBS LA] Los Angeles Muslim Leaders Stand Together Against War with Iran

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On January 9, 2020 By MPAC
We condemn any potential U.S. war with Iran, and stand together with our fellow American Muslims in asking the Trump Administration to end any further escalation of violence. Hear CBS Los Angeles' coverage of our press conference in conjunction with CAIR - Greater Los Angeles, the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, the Shia Muslim Council, ILM Foundation, Islamic Center of Southern California, and Ahlul-Beyt Mosque.
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[Fox 11] American Muslims Call for Peace Between U.S. and Iran

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On January 9, 2020 By MPAC
We condemn any potential U.S. war with Iran, and stand together with our fellow American Muslims in asking the Trump Administration to end any further escalation of violence. Hear Fox 11 Los Angeles' coverage of our press conference in conjunction with CAIR - Greater Los Angeles, the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, the Shia Muslim Council, ILM Foundation, Islamic Center of Southern California, and Ahlul-Beyt Mosque.
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[NBC LA] SoCal Muslim Leaders Call for De-Escalation in Tensions with Iran

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On January 9, 2020 By MPAC
A U.S. war with Iran would harm innocent people and devastate economies. That is why we stand together with our fellow American Muslims in asking the Trump Administration to end any further escalation of violence. Hear NBC Los Angeles' coverage of our press conference in conjunction with CAIR - Greater Los Angeles, the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, the Shia Muslim Council, ILM Foundation, Islamic Center of Southern California, and Ahlul-Beyt Mosque.
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