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Fast Fwd: Short Talks By Muslims Making Big Change

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On October 28, 2015 By MPAC
In this 3rd annual Fast Fwd Forum, we focus on the points of light leading the way toward an American Muslim community that is open, compassionate and making progress in projecting the real Islam to the world. We highlight five young professionals who are taking innovative and effective action on long-ignored issues. Listen to these 10-minute talks that start from "I believe change is possible because..." and connect to telling our stories online, creating racially inclusive Muslim spaces, providing addicts with compassion and care, building authentic relationships between Muslims and Jews and fostering healthy communities. Presenters: Margari Aziza - Cofounder and Program Director of the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative Sahar Jahani - Production Coordinator at YouTube Space LA Ali Jakvani - President of Young Muslim American Leaders Advisory Council Saaliha Khan - Communications & Programs Director of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change Arbazz Muhammad - Executive Director of the Sahaba Initiative
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Inside MPAC: Let’s Engage to Make Change #Islamophobia

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On October 28, 2015 By MPAC
Salam Al-Marayati, President of MPAC, regularly checks-in with the American Muslim community to discuss pressing issues that are impacting us. This week we are continuing our discussion around anti-Muslim sentiment and talking about ways to proactively reverse the trend of Islamophobia in America. Communities that are interested in scheduling MPAC's "Truth Over Fear" workshop to their communities, please email Rabiah Ahmed at rabiah@mpac.org. More info here http://bit.ly/1WhLPWJ
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HIGHLIGHTS: Fast Forward: Short Talks By Muslims Making Big Change

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On October 27, 2015 By MPAC
In this 3rd annual Fast Fwd Forum, we focus on the points of light leading the way toward an American Muslim community that is open, compassionate and making progress in projecting the real Islam to the world. We highlight five young professionals who are taking innovative and effective action on long-ignored issues. These 10-minute talks start from "I believe change is possible because..." and connect to telling our stories online, creating racially inclusive Muslim spaces, providing addicts with compassion and care, building authentic relationships between Muslims and Jews and fostering healthy communities. Presenters: Margari Aziza - Cofounder and Program Director of the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative Sahar Jahani - Production Coordinator at YouTube Space LA Ali Jakvani - President of Young Muslim American Leaders Advisory Council Saaliha Khan - Communications & Project Manager of NewGround: A Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change Arbazz Muhammad - Executive Director of the Sahaba Initiative Moderator: Marwa Abdelghani - MPAC
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Art For Humanity Contest

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On October 9, 2015 By MPAC
We’re inviting artists to apply to our “Art For Humanity” contest. Submit any original piece of art that answers the question: What is the current state of the human race? The Top 5 Finalists will be invited to present their piece at our Convention on December 5th, where the top winner will be selected. For more details and to submit your piece, visit mpac.org/artcontest. --- Video by True Intent Productions. http://www.youtube.com/TrueIntent716
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US Policy Against ISIS: Protecting Minorities in the Middle East

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On September 22, 2015 By MPAC
Capitol Hill Briefing held by the Muslim Public Affairs Council and the Syrian American Council Since March 2011, religious and ethnic minorities in Syria have been brutally oppressed under the Assad regime and at the hands of ISIS. Join this discussion about the future of Christians and minorities in Syria, the role of the Assad regime in fanning the flames of sectarianism, and recommendations for U.S. policymakers. Speakers include: Sheikh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, former preacher of the Grand Umayyad Mosque in Damascus and author of "Refuting ISIS" Hind Kabawat, Director of Interfaith Peacebuilding (CRDC)
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