(COLUMBUS, OH, 5/9/19) – On Tuesday, April 30, CAIR-Columbus Government Affairs and Development Coordinator Usjid Hameed spoke about Islam and the challenges faced by American-Muslims to high school seniors at Thomas Worthington High School (TWHS).
The students were enrolled in an elective course titled “American Political Thought and Radicalism,” which features a diverse array of speakers. Hameed dispelled myths about Islam and Muslims, spoke about the impact that the rise in white supremacist violence has had on American-Muslims, and more. He also took questions from the class.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. The CAIR-Ohio affiliate has three chapters in Ohio – Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati. Their 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.