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A Phoenix from the Ashes: Dr. Yusef Salaam | MPAC Convention

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On November 25, 2019 By MPAC

Yusef Salaam was only 15 years old when he was sentenced to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. The #CentralParkFive were innocent, but they were profiled, coerced, and convicted to feed and illustrate a narrative of fear about their communities. Exonerated 12 years later, Dr. Salaam transformed tragedy into advocacy and despair into hope. The annual MPAC Convention is a convening of ideas, leaders, and activists at the forefront of social change. Learn more at mpac.org/convention. Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Convention playlist. https://bit.ly/2DdB41V ---------- 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.

Rep. Rashida Tlaib to keynote MPAC Convention

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On November 20, 2019 By MPAC

As an attorney, a politician, and a working-class advocate, Rashida knows that progress requires an all-out approach, fighting in the community and in the legislature every day against injustice and inequality, so that every single person in this country has a chance to thrive. Learn more at mpac.org/convention.

Dr. Ahmed Soboh: MPAC Community Changemaker Award

On November 18, 2019 By MPAC

Our annual Convention is a convening of ideas, leaders, and activists at the forefront of social change. Learn more at mpac.org/convention. Each year, we honor people who inspire and empower the American Muslim community with their leadership, dedicated service, and trailblazing work. The Community Changemaker Award is an opportunity for us to recognize the steadfast partners and allies walking beside us and to shine a spotlight on the inspiring progress happening in our communities. The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California was formed on April 20, 1995 to serve as an umbrella organization representing, collaborating between, and advocating for the growing number of mosques and Muslim organizations in the region. It now has a membership of more than 70 institutions. During his two-year tenure as chairman, Dr. Soboh’s leadership has expanded the reach and impact of the Shura Council’s programs, influence, and impact across the region, creating a more collaborative and inclusive environment for all. Under his leadership, the Shura Council opened its new headquarters in the City of Orange, adding to its capacity and long-term trajectory in serving its member organizations.

We Will Not Be Silent!

On November 18, 2019 By MPAC

How do we bridge the divide when fear and hatred are being weaponized? MPAC works with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, content creators in Hollywood, and community leaders around the country to combat bigotry and ensure Muslims are a vital part of the American fabric. Our annual Convention is a convening of ideas, leaders, and activists at the forefront of social change. Learn more at mpac.org/convention.

People are hungry for a different story

On October 23, 2019 By MPAC

“I had never seen myself represented in cinema, and I decided to tell this story” -Nijla Mu’min Writer, Director, Producer of Jinn Recipient of the 2019 MPAC Media Award It’s impossible for every American Muslim to identify with every character on screen. But can these diverse characters and stories open our perspectives to the diversity of our own communities? How do Muslim creatives balance the issue of “representation” with the content demands of the entertainment industry, and how do they make tough decisions on storylines under that pressure? ---------- 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/donate

Silence cannot normalize hate

On October 5, 2019 By MPAC

"Put away the flags of cultural bias, hoist the colors of the human flag" - Sir Bob Geldolf It's critical that we come together and say "we will not be divided:" to counter white supremacy and write a new history together of an America where everyone has life and liberty.

Q&A session: Black Muslim Narratives in Entertainment | MPAC Hollywood Bureau

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On September 18, 2019 By MPAC

The MPAC Hollywood Bureau partnered with the Writers Guild Foundation and MuslimARC for a discussion that challenges the damaging tropes seen on screen by highlighting more authentic depictions of Black Muslim identities created by talented Black Muslim screenwriters. Watch the full panel: https://youtu.be/17IW-33g1-o SKIP AHEAD IN THIS VIDEO 0:10 -- How do you address when you get blowback about sharia law and other questions that don’t even relate to the story you are trying to tell? 2:26 -- Black Muslim love is not translated onto the small screen which will not end up making it to the big screen. Is there anything in the pipeline with a story about black Muslim love? 8:08 -- How do you raise funds for your work? 10:48 -- What are the challenges that you face dealing with the white executives that don’t understand the nuances of black Muslim culture as you create content? 13:57 -- Have you felt like the community criticizes your work? How are you dealing with the support or criticism of the community when trying to create authentic stories? 19:52 -- What are your takeaways from this conversation? Are you working on any projects that we can support? ---------- Subscribe to MPAC's YouTube 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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