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George Takei fights back against #MuslimBan

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Al-Marayati
american muslims
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george takei
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mike ferrell
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On March 8, 2017 By MPAC
After being forced into a Japanese internment camp as a child, George Takei vowed to never allow this travesty to happen to another group of Americans again. Following President Trump’s executive order banning immigrants from 7 Muslim-majority countries, Mr. Takei launched an online petition calling on Americans to “stand up for Muslims in the U.S.” The petition has been signed by nearly 320,000 people. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and other civic leaders joined George Takei to present the list of supporters to MPAC President Salam Al-Marayati as a gesture of support to Muslims from fellow Americans. We are grateful to George and to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who stand for a united and inclusive America. Our work does not end here. MPAC will present these signatures to Congress to advocate for the civil liberties of American Muslims. Learn more about us -- http://mpac.org
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2016 MPAC Convention Highlights | Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

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america
american muslims
breaking barriers
building bridges
convention
george takei
islam
khizr khan
maga
mpac
mpac convention
muslims
sarah sayeed
ted lieu
van jones
Xavier Becerra
On February 24, 2017 By MPAC
While we are still processing the implications of the presidential election, our community has received a record number of supporters wanting to volunteer their time, talents, and resources. Regardless of the political realities facing us now, we will continue working for the values that make America great -- justice, diversity, equality and liberty for all. "Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." -- Van Jones at the 2016 MPAC Convention
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Illuminating Muslim Narratives | MPAC & Sundance panel

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Ahmos Hassan
Chariot Entertainment
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Kamal Sinclair
Karim Amer
Malina Saval
mpac
mpac hollywood bureau
muslim public affairs council
Muslims in Hollywood
muslims on screen
sundance film festival
The Square
Variety
On February 21, 2017 By MPAC
What will it take for Muslims to have a seat at the table in the entertainment industry? How can our own participation in storytelling transform the narratives around Muslims and the way we are perceived? This empowering discussion at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival dives deep into these questions and provides insightful paths toward inclusion. Panelists include: Malina Saval, Features Editor, Variety; Karim Amer, Oscar-nominated Producer, The Square; Kamal Sinclair, Director, New Frontier Lab Programs at Sundance Institute; Ahmos Hassan, Producer, CEO of Chariot Entertainment. Presented by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Hollywood Bureau and the Sundance Institute. Subscribe to MPAC's channel: http://bit.ly/MPACYouTube Visit MPAC's website: http://mpac.org 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 ----- The MPAC Hollywood Bureau serves as a bridge between the Muslim community and the entertainment industry. Our goal is to increase the number of authentic and humanizing stories of Muslims and Islam on film and TV by engaging the industry and developing relationships with studio executives, screenwriters, and filmmakers. We also work to nurture creative talent and connect American Muslims with industry professionals.
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Khizr Khan Keynote Speech #MPAC16

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american muslims
civil rights
gold star father
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humayun khan
islam
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khizr khan
mpac
mpac16
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muslim public affairs council
muslims
Youth
On December 19, 2016 By MPAC
Khizr Khan shares his vision of the American Muslim community. "Our role will be defined in history as being chosen to defend [American] values." -- Khizr Khan This is the full length keynote speech. Watch the 2 min version of this speech at https://youtu.be/d-iFb-VO9w0. #MPAC16
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Van Jones Keynote (short version) #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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#lovearmy
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building bridges
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van jones
vanjones
On December 15, 2016 By MPAC
Van Jones shares his thoughts on the "responsibility and burden" placed upon the American Muslim community. "Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." -- Van Jones
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Van Jones Keynote Speech #LoveArmy #MPAC16

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2016
american muslims
breaking barriers
building bridges
convention
khizr khan
love army
mpac
mpac convention
mpac16
muslim
muslim americans
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trump
trump administration
On December 14, 2016 By MPAC
"Sometimes God selects a people and puts a burden on them, not to destroy them but so they can do something magnificent. American Muslims have been chosen to save a great nation and a great religion at the same time." - Van Jones at the MPAC Convention #LoveArmy #MPAC16
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