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HIGHLIGHTS: Muslims on Screen: Is it Getting Any Better?

On November 23, 2015 By MPAC

Watch this short video highlighting our 4th unConvention Session: Muslims on Screen: Is it Getting Any Better? Concerned about Hollywood portrayals of Islam and Muslims? You're not alone! We spoke with working American Muslim filmmakers, actors, talent managers and new media creators. They shared experiences of both challenges and progress in the industry, as well as practical ways we can make an impact on Hollywood. Featuring: Kamran Khan - Actor Lena Khan - Director & Screenwriter Ayser Salman - Editor at The Weinstein Company Moderator: Suhad Obeidi - MPAC Director of Hollywood Bureau

Rabiah Ahmed Speaks on CNN About Anti-Muslim Backlash

On November 20, 2015 By MPAC

MPAC President Discusses Anti-Muslim Backlash Post-Paris Attacks

On November 18, 2015 By MPAC

MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati was interviewed by CNN International about fears of Islamophobic backlash after the horrific Paris attacks. "The issue is if we want to be effective in fighting ISIS, we have to demonstrate a united front. It is through unity that we can be the most effective in countering the terrorist ideology, in bringing different groups together and standing up as one opposition to the idea of extremism."

HIGHLIGHTS: Let’s Be Honest

On November 12, 2015 By MPAC

Watch these snippets of our 3rd UnConvention Session at the Islamic Center of Conejo Valley! In the latest twist on our signature ‘Let's Be Honest’ forums, we feature a diverse group of Muslim professionals, activists and student leaders in a candid discussion setting about sensitive issues in Muslim communities, including mental health, identity and women in leadership. Moderated by MPAC's Edina Lekovic, the discussion was fueled by audience questions shared anonymously to promote total honesty. Featuring: Umar Hakim, Executive Director of the ILM Foundation Adil Khan, Attorney & MPAC Board Member Salma Sanwari, Marriage and Family Therapist Sherin Ismail, President of the Cal Lutheran MSA

HIGHLIGHTS: “Homeless to Homeowner” Screening & Panel Discussion

On November 5, 2015 By MPAC

Watch these highlights of our 2nd UnConvention Session at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Featuring: Mohammad Mohanna - Film's Subject, Developer & Philanthropist Jehangir Golestan-Parast - Film's Director & Producer Umar Hakim - Exec. Director of ILM Foundation Alisa Orduna - LA City Homelessness Policy Analyst Edina Lekovic - Moderator & MPAC Communications Consultant Homeless to Homeowner introduces Mohammad Mohanna, a successful Iranian American developer and philanthropist, who believes everyone deserves dignified and prosperous lives. Shocked that his homeless neighbors are routinely harassed and relocated, he established a facility where homeless individuals receive the resources they need to become productive citizens. MPAC will be addressing homelessness at a screening of the film “Homeless to Homeowner,” featuring key players who work on the issue, and identifying strategies to defeat it.

Fast Fwd: Short Talks By Muslims Making Big Change

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

Inside MPAC: Let’s Engage to Make Change #Islamophobia

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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