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Inclusion requires seeing ourselves reflected on screen | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 18, 2019 By MPAC
Mike Mosallam, President of Mike Mosallam Productions recognizes the first winner of MPAC Hollywood Bureau’s Short Film Fellowship, Adel Kamal, and the cast & crew of his film Ubuntu, a beautiful story about self-acceptance and standing up for what is right. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Inclusion must be a movement, not just a moment | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 18, 2019 By MPAC
MPAC Hollywood Bureau Sue Obeidi thanks the industry and our incredible “Voices of Courage and Conscience” honorees for amplifying Muslim voices, and encourages storytellers to embrace the power of their creative abilities to change the narrative for their communities. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Naïmah Muhammad performs “Heart Be Brave” | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
Singer/Songwriter Naimah Muhammad uses her beautiful voice, extraordinary talent, and work with emerging artists to increase understanding and representation of Muslims in the industry. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Naïmah Muhammad performs “A Change Is Gonna Come” | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
Singer/Songwriter Naimah Muhammad uses her beautiful voice, extraordinary talent, and work with emerging artists to increase understanding and representation of Muslims in the industry. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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“We” must mean everyone. Absolutely everyone. | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
Franklin Leonard, Founder & CEO of The Black List, tells us that stories about who we are, why we are, where we come from, and what might be possible is good not only for the culture and economics of film, but good for the world. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Stories help us see ourselves in each other | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
As an actor, Betty Gabriel (Counterpart, Get Out, Westworld) aims to become a conduit for stories to flow through. Her preparation for the role of Muslim intelligence officer Naya Temple in Counterpart created a character that changes the narrative of Muslim women on screen. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Justin Marks & Betty Gabriel accept for Counterpart | MPAC Media Awards

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On April 17, 2019 By MPAC
Created by Justin Marks, Starz’ series, Counterpart, transports viewers to a mysterious world hidden beneath the surface of everyday existence. Betty Gabriel’s character, Naya Temple, doesn’t conform to the usual media portrayals of Muslims. That is what made her character and this series so impactful. ---------- Watch all videos from the 2019 MPAC Media Awards playlist. http://bit.ly/2VVEE8Y Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council's (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau. Subscribe to MPAC's channel http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's Hollywood Bureau's website http://mpachollywoodbureau.org Like MPAC's Hollywood Bureau on Facebook http://fb.com/mpachollywoodbureau Follow MPAC on Twitter http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram http://instagram.com/mpac_national ---------- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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