Author: Fadila Gitosuputro

CAIR-Ohio has received calls from educators, and parents about the best way to navigate conversations specific to 9/11. The Family & Youth Institute released an Educators’ Guide To Supporting Muslim Students Around 9/11, Parents’ Guide To Navigating the Anniversary of 9/11, and a guide for Coping With 9/11 As A Young Adult. These guides help support Muslims as they navigate challenging conversations.

Contact CAIR-Ohio if your child is bullied or harassed or for questions navigating education around 9/11.

 

We look forward to celebrating 25 Years of service with you and your family at the Cincinnati & Dayton Annual Banquet on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the Manor House in Mason, Ohio. Purchase your tickets here before they’re gone!

We will be joined by our keynote speaker Dalia Mogahed, author and Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding as well as Dr. Altaf Husain, Vice President of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and Associate Professor at Howard University.

Details for the Columbus Banquet to be shared soon!

We are now accepting 2022 Fall Internship Applications! As an organization that protects the civil liberties of American Muslims, we want to empower young Americans with the necessary skills to positively impact their communities. Deadline to apply is September 3, 2022. Don’t wait, apply here!

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi: abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557.

The end of summer is approaching and as you prepare to go back to school it is vital to remember your rights as an Ohio Muslim student!

Click here for our useful religious accommodation resources for students as well as our Educator’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices.

(COLUMBUS, OH, 8/9/2022) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today condemned the distribution of flyers promoting the racist Ku Klux Klan (KKK) to homes in Worthington, Ohio.

The flyers, which reportedly depicted a KKK logo and featured a website address, were discovered by several Worthington residents on their property. Worthington police have been notified about the flyers and many residents said they have cameras outside their door, but so far, no sightings of whoever was behind the flyers have been reported.

SEE: KKK flyers in Ohio 

https://fox8.com/news/ku-klux-klan-flyers-found-in-ohio-neighborhood/

“The distribution of these hateful flyers represents a despicable attempt to intimidate,” said CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi. “We condemn this incident and urge law enforcement authorities to be swift and thorough in their investigation.”

She said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.

SEE: CAIR Condemns Md. Racist, Neo-Nazi Vandalism, Welcomes Arrest of Man who Allegedly Vandalized Md. Church 

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-condemns-md-racist-neo-nazi-vandalism-welcomes-arrest-of-man-who-allegedly-vandalized-md-church/

CAIR-Georgia Condemns Gwinnett County GOP For Hosting Anti-Muslim Speaker Trevor Loudon 

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-georgia-condemns-gwinnett-county-gop-for-hosting-anti-muslim-speaker-trevor-loudon/

BREAKING: CAIR Raises Reward for Info Leading to Arrest of New Mexico Shooter Targeting Muslims to $10,000 After Another Murder Overnight

https://www.cair.com/press_releases/breaking-cair-raises-reward-for-info-leading-to-arrest-of-new-mexico-shooter-targeting-muslims-to-10000-after-another-murder-overnight/

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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Amina Barhumi, abarhumi@cair.com, 614-763-6557

We are EXPANDING our outreach team! CAIR-Ohio is looking for a full-time highly motivated and passionate Outreach Coordinator to work alongside a dynamic team to strengthen American Muslim civil rights and civic engagement through outreach efforts.

The Outreach Coordinator will coordinate our community outreach at local masajid, community centers, and college campuses with an eye towards building grassroots power.

Click here to apply!

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 8/4/2022) – On Friday, July 29, the SALAAM Employee Resource Group at Ohio State University (OSU) organized a networking event at the Wexner Medical Center Rhodes Plaza, where the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a table. SALAAM (Support Academic Leadership, Advocacy and Access in Medicine) is an employee-led group that fosters a diverse, inclusive workplace at OSU.

Employees at the Ohio State Medical Center could get instructional materials at a table set up by CAIR-Ohio. Lina Abbaoui, Legal Director, and Maryam Abidi, Staff Attorney, were on hand to provide information and resources on “Know Your Rights” education and religious accommodations for employment, education, and healthcare.

Click here for our accommodation resources.

Mark your calendars for September 27, 2022! CAIR-Ohio will be hosting its 4th Annual Muslim Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse. Meet with your state representatives and senators to discuss legislation related to the Muslim community, combat Islamophobia, and promote justice! Lunch, materials and legislative advocacy training will be included.

Stay tuned for more details! For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Outreach Coordinator Victoria Hickcox: vhickcox@cair.com | 513.906.5728.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 7/21/2022) — On Sunday, July 24, a staff attorney from the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) will join Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) at The Ohio State University for the group’s inaugural virtual advocacy conference, “Palestine Abroad: What Can You Do?” 

The conference will take place online starting at 1 p.m. CAIR-Ohio Staff Attorney Maryam Abidi will discuss supporting Palestine and help attendees understand their rights as supporters of Palestine. She will join a line-up of other speakers from SJP, Jewish Voice for Peace and AJ+. 

Visit http://go.osu.edu/sjposu to reserve your spot.  

To request a CAIR-Ohio speaker, visit www.cair-ohio.com/request-a-speaker/.  

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 7/21/2022) — On Sunday, July 17, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a Know Your Rights presentation at Masjid Abubakar Asiddiq Islamic Center (AAIC) in Columbus. CAIR-Ohio Legal Intern Farah Farah led the bilingual interactive workshop following Asr prayer. 

Sunday’s workshop empowered members of the Muslim community to confidently exercise their constitutional rights in difficult situations with law enforcement agencies including local police, FBI, ICE and more. The workshop reviewed basic rights including religious freedom, due process, and equal protection as enumerated in the U.S. Constitution. Participants explored how those rights can be applied in different scenarios, such as traffic stops, customs and border entry, and more. 

To request a Know Your Rights presentation for your masjid or organization, please fill out CAIR-Ohio’s Request a Speaker Form at https://www.cair-ohio.com/request-a-speaker/.  

(COLUMBUS, OH, 7/7/2022) – At CAIR-Ohio, we continue to mourn the loss of Jayland Walker, an unarmed 25-year-old Black man who was murdered by police last week. He was shot more than 60 times by Akron police as they chased him down. CAIR-Ohio’s Cleveland office is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to launch an independent and transparent investigation into the killing of Jayland.

“The tragic death of Jayland Walker cries out for justice, accountability and change. To protect public safety and human rights, we are calling on the United States Department of Justice to launch an independent and transparent investigation into whether police violated Walker’s civil rights by shooting him dozens of times as he was fleeing, unarmed.

…A careful review by the DOJ of Akron’s use-of-force procedures, particularly the use of deadly force against fleeing suspects, and a DOJ review of race and policing in Akron are crucial. Analysis and reforms will not bring Jayland back, but future tragedies may be prevented.” – CAIR-Ohio Cleveland Executive Director Julia Shearson

As part of the crucial network of organizations on the ground, Akron Bail Fund is working to post bail for community members arrested at Akron protests and ensure that people can continue fighting for justice.

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 2/28/2022) — The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) today welcomed the signing of Senate Bill 181 into law by Gov. Mike DeWine. The new law will protect students’ right to wear hijab in school sports and extracurricular activities.

Dear valued clients and community members,

As the newly appointed Legal Director for CAIR-Ohio, I look forward to the crucial work ahead in defending the civil rights of Ohio Muslims. Our attorneys are committed to the necessary work of empowering the community and combating anti-Muslim discrimination and Islamophobia.