(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 02/19/19) — On Friday February 8, 2019 CAIR-Columbus Government Affairs and Development Coordinator Usjid Hameed participated in a “Teaching Tolerance” event attended by City Year Columbus Americorp members.
The presentation focused on educating City Year Columbus Americorp members dealing with instances involving students using language that could be interpreted as harmful or marginalizing. Hameed was among one of the guest speakers invited to facilitate these discussions as well as provide best practices and insight in how to foster a school environment in which tolerant language is utilized.
“Discussions with young people about the importance of utilizing tolerant language is incredibly important to build an inclusive society,” Hameed said following the event. “I hope school instructors continue to explore how to best address issues of marginalization and othering moving forward.”
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.