community advocacy

Haris Tarin Responds to Jake Lang Intimidation in Dearborn

community advocacy

Dearborn Michigan

Haris Tarin MPAC

Michigan Politics

muslim public affairs council

Voter Protection

On August 20, 2026 By MPAC

Haris Tarin, Vice President of Policy and Programming at MPAC, responds to targeted intimidation attempts against the American Muslim community in Dearborn, Michigan. Tarin outlines MPAC's national initiative alongside civil rights and interfaith partners to protect ballot access and ensure every community member can exercise their constitutional rights freely. Subscribe to the channel for ongoing civil rights updates and community advocacy breakdowns. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Like MPAC on Facebook: http://fb.com/mpacnational Follow MPAC on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mpac_national Follow MPAC on Instagram: http://instagram.com/mpac_national Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org About the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) We improve public understanding and policies that impact American Muslims by engaging our government, media, and communities. Help us to continue this work by making a donation today: http://mpac.org/give.

* The Politician Who Challenged Islamophobia

community advocacy

counter narrative

faith vs culture

fighting Islamophobia

muslim public affairs council

political debate

systemic reform

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

women rights in Islam

On July 3, 2026 By MPAC

When a right wing politician tried to corner her, UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah delivered a definitive response about her faith and her past. In this special edition of The MPAC® Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali hears how true Islamic values directly oppose the abuse and forced marriages often mistakenly blamed on religion. Correcting these systemic narratives and empowering authentic representation is at the core of the policy and media work led by MPAC® every day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!

The Brutal Cost of a Misunderstood Life

community advocacy

criminal justice reform

cultural representation

muslim public affairs council

narrative change

Southall Black Sisters

The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati

On July 1, 2026 By MPAC

A lack of cultural and gender representation can completely break the legal process for vulnerable individuals. In this special edition of The MPAC Podcast with Salam Al-Marayati, guest host Lorraine Ali and UK Member of Parliament Naz Shah dissect how deep layers of misunderstanding led to her mother's wrongful murder conviction. Forcing institutions to recognize these systemic blind spots and building reflective leadership is exactly why the team at MPAC fights for legislative and narrative change every single day. Watch the full episode on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. Links in the description or pinned comment!