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  • 300+ Attend MPAC's 'Crisis of ISIS' Event

    October 31, 2014
    With the incessant violence in the Middle East caused by violent extremism, Muslims are asking each other a major question nowadays: “what can we do?” It seems impossible to actually do anything here about something that is being caused by fanatics in another part of the world, but in reality, there is a lot we can do to combat groups like the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

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  • Your Vote Matters!

    September 20, 2014
    We signed onto a voter engagement campaign called "Your Vote Matters" with Asian Americans Advancing Justice (AAJC) whose mission is to promote a fair and equitable society for all by working for civil and human rights and empowering Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and other underserved communities. Because of the commonalities in our missions, we see possibility to learn and grow from each other.

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  • Al-Marayati Continues 'Medina Constitution' Lecture Series at Masjid Bilal in L.A.

    July 25, 2014
    The Bilal Islamic Center in south Los Angeles hosted MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati last weekend for a talk about the parallels between the Medina Constitution and the U.S. Constitution. The Medina Constitution is the social contract created between the Prophet Muhammad with leaders of other faith communities.

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  • Congress is in Recess! Schedule a Meeting with Your Representative

    March 20, 2014
    This week, while your members of Congress are at home working in their district offices, take advantage of the recess by contacting your elected official to discuss issues that are important to you!

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  • SoCal Community Leaders Sign Up to Bring MPAC's 'I Am Change' Program to Their Communities

    March 20, 2014
    On Satuday, March 8, more than a dozen Southern California Muslim community leaders from across the region gathered at MPAC's office for brunch and a discussion about issues affecting our community, such as racism, youth engagement and apathy, and to gain a better understanding of MPAC's work and services.

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  • Gaber Is MPAC's New 'I Am Change' Fellow

    December 3, 2013
    It is with great pleasure, MPAC announced that Abeer Gaber, a graduate of UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs, with a focus on international policy and practice, and a former MPAC Young Leader, is our new “I Am Change” Fellow.

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  • Mohiuddin Moderates Panel on Pakistani Identity at PAYPC Conference

    November 20, 2013
    Over the weekend, Marium Mohiuddin, MPAC's Communications Coordinator, moderated the opening session at the 2nd Annual Pakistani American Young Professionals Conference (PAYPC) in Los Angeles. Joined by screenwriters and producers Kamran Pasha and Sameer Gardezi, Mohiuddin, a Pakistani American, moderated a panel on "Exploring the Pakistani American Identity and Community Relations."

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  • Lekovic Named to LA Mayor’s Service Cabinet

    November 19, 2013
    MPAC is proud to share the good news that Edina Lekovic, Director of Policy and Programming, has been appointed to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Service Cabinet.

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  • MPAC Hollywood Bureau Chairman Talks About Casting on SAG-AFTRA Panel

    November 19, 2013
    In early November, Ahmos Hassan, Chairman of MPAC’s Hollywood Bureau, was among several Hollywood insiders who participated in a panel discussion at SAG-AFTRA about "Slating For The Camera: Casting Directors Tell It.” The panel comprised of casting directors, agents and managers who know the industry ins-and-outs.

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  • Lekovic Keynotes Chicago Community Dinner

    November 19, 2013
    Recently, MPAC’s Director of Policy and Programming Edina Lekovic served as the first-ever female keynote speaker during the 21st Annual Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) dinner.

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  • MPAC to Take Part in 5th Annual Weekend of Twinning

    November 15, 2013
    This weekend, MPAC is pleased to take part in a special Twinning Celebration with the Jewish community of Beth Shir Shalom. We are looking forward to the 5th Annual Weekend of Twinning and hope to see as many Muslim participants as possible.

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  • MPAC Honors Ashura, Calls for Unity

    November 13, 2013
    The Hijra marks not only the beginning of the Islamic calendar but also the beginning of a new civilization, as the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was selected to lead a new society in Medina after he and his people fled Mecca.

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  • Support Passage of Freedom Act

    November 4, 2013
    MPAC calls on all concerned Americans to support the USA Freedom Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI).

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  • MPAC Honors Hussain and Monteiro for Empowering American Muslims

    October 7, 2013
    Last Thursday, Oct. 3, more than 150 people gathered in Washington, DC, for the Muslim Public Affairs Council’s first “Empowering Voices” dinner honoring Rashad Hussain, the U.S. Special Envoy to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, and Paul Monteiro, Public Engagement Adviser for the White House Office of Public Engagement, for their dedicated work to public service and empowering the American Muslim community.

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  • Congress in Recess - Schedule Meetings in District Office Now!

    August 13, 2013
    During the next few weeks, your senators and representative will be home working in their district offices. Take advantage of the Congressional recess by reaching out to your elected official to discuss issues that are important to you! Here are some easy and effective ways to schedule a meeting.

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  • 35+ Gather for Annual Young Leaders Iftar in LA

    August 1, 2013
    Last week, a few minutes before sunset, MPAC’s Los Angeles office was filled with the faces of MPAC’s past. More than 30 former Summit delegates, interns and volunteers, had gathered for the annual Young Leaders iftar.

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  • Shatila Has Dedicated her Life to Volunteering, Activism

    July 17, 2013
    Nuor Shatila has spent her life dedicated to volunteering and activism. It was her work with her community that inspired her to pursue a career in media. After finishing her first year at University of California, Riverside, Shatila declared a media and cultural studies major. As the 2013 Summer Communications Intern, Shatila hopes her work with MPAC will help continue her path to strengthen the American Muslim voice in today's society.

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  • New Online Videos Address Taboo Topics for Young People

    June 24, 2013
    In an effort to provide educational resources and information, the Muslim Public Affairs Council has launched the Speak Truth campaign, a series of 3-minute “Islam: Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask” videos featuring Dr. Maher Hathout, MPAC’s Senior Adviser.

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  • ‘Online Radicalization: Myths and Realities’ in DC

    May 28, 2013
    MPAC, in partnership with the New America Foundation, will host a briefing on countering violent extremism and online radicalization on May 28, 2013 in Washington, DC with a panel of six prominent experts in the field.

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  • Dr. Hathout, Al-Marayati Talk About Violent Extremism & Online Radicalization

    May 9, 2013
    Last Sunday before a full house at All Saints Church, Dr. Maher Hathout and Salam Al-Marayati, MPAC's Senior Adviser and President, spoke about the need for community leaders to intervene if they see signs of potential violent extremism rather than shunning those who might be troubled or susceptible to extremist recruiters.

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