Social justice groups are changing Fresno and some key politicians aren’t taking it well
Sukaina Hussain previously worked as an organizer with Faith in the Valley and now works as the outreach director for Central California Council on Islamic-American Relations. … Read More
A Community Unites against Hate
Immediately after this mass execution of innocent human beings in New Zealand, the local community gathered here on March 15, 2019 at an event arranged … Read More
Threat of violence closes Vanden High for a day
The Sacramento Valley office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Wednesday condemned both Vanden High incidents, which they described as “racist vandalism and a … Read More
Sacramento Islamic Community joins for ‘Hope & Healing’ following New Zealand terror attacks
The event focused on healing, unity, and solidarity following this traumatic event. Muslim faith leaders and a panel of mental health experts spoke at the … Read More
Video: CAIR-Sacramento Hosts ‘A Night of Hope and Healing’ After New Zealand Attacks
Watch the ABC10 video here.
‘A Night of Hope & Healing’: Sacramento’s response to the Christchurch mass shooting
The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) organized the event in partnership with several local religious and nonprofit groups to spread a message … Read More
Fox News reacts to Sacramento putting separation on ICE
“These are two publications that will really help families stay safe from the dangers of ICE,” said Mahmoud Zahriya, a policy and advocacy specialist for … Read More
Putting separation on ICE
More than 85,000 copies of ‘know your rights’ guide will go out to families with undocumented loved ones. Read the whole News & Review story … Read More
Local Advocacy Group’s Publications Will Teach Families What to do During ICE Encounters
“If a child is able to understand to dial 911, if their mom or someone is at harm, I think this comic book will help … Read More
Local faith leaders call on elected officials to help combat hateful rhetoric
“We have seen over and over again that hateful rhetoric, including Islamaphobia, has a very real and devastating consequence. Last night, as we watched these … Read More
