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This is MPAC at work. Rep. Andre Carson at the #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC

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On June 7, 2019 By MPAC
Take it from Rep. Andre Carson - we’re more than just a face for American Muslims. For over thirty years we have made a name for ourselves by creating opportunities to not only improve policies and perceptions for American Muslims, but also elevate our community. Our annual Empowering Voices Awards brings together the nation's most influential advocates to celebrate causes and individuals who have worked with us to champion the American and Islamic values of freedom, justice, and equality for all. This year’s event is not to be missed. For information & tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev
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“Representation is everything.” Halima Aden at the #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC

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On June 7, 2019 By MPAC
No matter your beginnings as an American, whether your journey began as a refugee or in middle America, your story matters. UNICEF Ambassador and model, Halima Aden, speaks out on the importance of having diversity of representation at our Empowering Voices Awards. Our honorees uplift, inspire, and advocate for policies that benefit Americans regardless of faith, ethnicity or race. Join us for an unforgettable evening. For information & tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev
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The #EmpoweringVoices Awards in #DC: A consistent vision of empowerment for American Muslims

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On June 7, 2019 By MPAC
Our vision of empowerment will be your reality. Join DC’s brightest and most passionate advocates for American pluralism at our annual Empowering Voices Awards, where we honor America's most influential champions of the American and Islamic values of freedom, justice, and equality for all. For information and tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev
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The #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC is the inspiration America needs

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On June 7, 2019 By MPAC
Year after year, our annual Empowering Voices Awards brings policymakers, government officials, movers and shakers together to celebrate those who are steadfast in their commitment to the American values of freedom, liberty, and justice for all. Our honorees uplift, inspire, and advocate for policies that benefit Americans regardless of faith, ethnicity or race. Join us for an unforgettable evening. For information & tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev
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Meet Mehdi Hasan, #EmpoweringVoices Awards Honoree

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On June 5, 2019 By MPAC
Mehdi Hasan is political journalist, broadcaster and author. At a time when the truth is being denied to the world, Hasan exemplifies tenacity and courage in journalism with his commitment to exposing hypocrisy, and his steadfast support of transparency, pluralism and democracy. Our annual Empowering Voices Awards brings together America's most influential advocates to celebrate causes and individuals who have worked with us to champion the American and Islamic values of freedom, justice, and equality for all. This year’s event is not to be missed. For information & tickets, visit: mpac.org/ev
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Three trailblazers for American pluralism inspire action at the #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC

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On June 5, 2019 By MPAC
You miss 100% of the opportunities that you never take. Trailblazers Halima Aden, Vanita Gupta, and Rep. John Lewis encourage you to share your story, to persist, and to speak out and show up for what’s right. Each year our #EmpoweringVoices Awards in DC brings together cultural agents for American pluralism who lead and inspire to create an unforgettable evening that will leave you reinvigorated to be your best self. See this year’s honorees and purchase tickets at: mpac.org/ev
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Creating Better, More Accurate Stories about Muslims and Islam

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On May 24, 2019 By MPAC
Diversity and inclusion are growing within Hollywood and efforts to create better, more accurate stories are now coming from the entertainment industry itself. We’ve been asked to consult on a wide range of projects; from groundbreaking ones like Coca-Cola’s Superbowl commercial to controversial TV shows like FX’s Tyrant. But, our work is nowhere near done. Problematic and stereotypical portrayals of Muslims still exist. Law and Order: SVU, NCIS, and Homeland are just a few examples of shows where we can spread our influence and expertise.
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