CAIR-SV/CC Director Interviewed on Shooting of Palestinian Students, Rise in Islamophobia (Video)

Our Executive Director, Basim Elkarra, was interviewed on the shooting of three Palestinian students and the rise in anti-Muslim bigotry in the past two months. … Read More

Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women

By Deepa Fernandes (Article link here: Afghan couple’s escape highlights risks facing professional women) Stephen Lam / The Chronicle Attorney Layli Shirani represents an Afghan … Read More

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California appoints first Muslim chaplain to legislature

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) also lauded Khan’s appointment as “historic.” “We thank Speaker Rendon for this historic appointment and … Read More

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California has appointed its first ever Muslim chaplain to the state legislature

The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) celebrated Khan’s appointment, and applauded Rendon for “sending a message” that California leaders are paying … Read More

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FBI launches vandalism investigation at Sacramento Black church after series of hate crimes

Since the latest incident, Grizzell says she has heard from other pastors offering support, and notes that Sacramento’s chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations immediately denounced … Read More

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Deputies investigate racist vandalism at North Highlands church

Friday, the Sacramento Valley Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) issued a statement condemning the racist words and expressed solidarity with the Christian … Read More

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Marketing CEO in town for business calls Fresno bartender a racial slur, video shows

The Central California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Thursday condemned what Outreach Director Sukaina Hussain called a “sickening racist tirade.” “To endanger … Read More

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Does this Fresno police contract help victimize poor people of color? Critics say yes

Several community organizations — including the Central Valley Urban Institute, Fresno Barrios Unidos, Council on American Islamic Relations, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Center, … Read More

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Immigration Advocates Hail SCOTUS Ruling on DACA, But Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Sukaina Hussain, Central California Outreach Director of Council on American Islamic Relations, also said she was pleased with the June 18 Supreme Court decision. “Trump … Read More