CAIR-Ohio will be co-hosting a community picnic with Noor Islamic Cultural Center on Saturday, July 3rd at 6PM!
Join us for some good food and conversation. See you there!
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(COLUMBUS, OHIO 06/13/2021) – On Sunday, June 13, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held a “Know Your Rights” workshop at the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo in Perrysburg, Ohio.
CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Romin Iqbal informed the audience about their rights at the airport, signs that would indicate someone is on a secret government watchlist, and how to proceed if one is put in such a position. Iqbal also discussed rights with respect to religious accommodation in schools and in the workplace.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 6/18/2021) – On Saturday, June 12, the Ohio Chapter of the Council onAmerican-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a community cookout at the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton. Community members gathered for good food and conversation and learned about CAIR-Ohio’s work.
Approximately 100 people attended the event and met CAIR-Ohio Executive Director Romin Iqbal, as well as members of CAIR-Ohio’s outreach and operations teams. CAIR-Ohio publications such as An Employer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices, Educator’s Guide, Healthcare Provider’s Guide, Know Your Rights guides and more were available for community members to take home.
We’re hiring! The Legal Fellow will engage in civil rights advocacy, community lawyering, and litigation for our clients who have experienced religious discrimination. They will be expected to do a fair amount of community engagement, including regularly meeting with community members and educating the community.
Be a part of our legal team and apply today at: cair-ohio.com/current-positions
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CAIR-Ohio thanks Columbus City Council and Council-member Shayla D. Favor, Chair of the Criminal Justice & Judiciary Committee, for helping us continue our work!
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CAIR-Ohio and the Ohio Muslim community condemn the Islamophobic act of terror in London, Ontario. We stand together with #OurLondonFamily and offer our condolences and prayers for the victims, their families, and those impacted by this hateful crime.
(CINCINNATI, OH – 6/8/2021) – On Tuesday, June 8, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held a press conference in Cincinnati to seek a full and fair prosecution of an ethnic intimidation charge brought on behalf of the City Prosecutor’s Office following an incident in which a Mason Uber driver was allegedly physically attacked, racially abused, and had his car vandalized by a belligerent passenger.
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Clear Your Record with CAIR-Ohio
Record-sealing, often called expungement, allows eligible individuals to have their criminal records sealed from the public eye. This process is vital for providing people the opportunities they need to reenter and reconnect with their communities.
Arrests, misdemeanors, and even some low-level felonies may be eligible for expungement.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/27/2021) – On Tuesday, May 25, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) testified in support of Senate Bill 181, a bill that would ensure schools and interscholastic athletic programs are not allowed to prohibit religious apparel.
This directly addresses the issue that many Muslim students who wear hijab experience while participating in school sports. Ohio student athlete, Nour Abukaram, championed the bill after her own experience of being disqualified from her track meet because of her hijab. Mariam Abaza, an Ohio student athlete, also provided testimony in support of the bill, detailing her experience.
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Summer Internship Program
We are still accepting applications for our Summer Internship Program!
As an organization that protects the civil liberties of American Muslims, we want to empower our young Americans with the necessary skills to make a difference.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/21/2021) – On Tuesday, May 18, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) hosted a joint press conference in Columbus with the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF), New Generation for Palestine (NGP) and local Palestinian American community members responding to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza.
In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Amina Barhumi said:
“We are seeing a dire situation in Gaza. The death toll continues to rise as Israel intensifies its airstrikes designed to inflict maximum harm and collective punishment on civilians. This is not a political issue; this is a humanitarian crisis. And President Biden has the political power and moral authority to live up to his previous statements on human rights and stop this bloodshed.”
CAIR-Ohio is calling for:
(COLUMBUS, OHIO, 05/07/2021) – On Wednesday, May 5, the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) and the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate CAIR-Ohio’s new central Ohio office.
City and Chamber officials were on hand to formally welcome the team to Hilliard. CAIR-Ohio’s previous central Ohio office was located in Dublin.
“We have an expression in Hilliard that we ‘choose Hilliard’ and we’re so glad that CAIR-Ohio chose to have their headquarters here,” said Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Libby Gierach.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of George Floyd and with all families struggling with loss due to police brutality.
CAIR-Ohio and the Ohio Muslim community stand firm in declaring that Black Lives Matter. The verdict delivered yesterday is a consequence of Derek Chauvin’s actions, but it does not solve the crisis of police brutality nor undo the systemic racism that perpetuates it. Doctrines such as qualified immunity too often shield police from accountability and outsized policing budgets drain resources away from needed community services. We know the work continues to build safe and equitable communities for all.
On Saturday April 10, CAIR-Ohio hosted an Open House to welcome the community to our new Columbus office. We welcomed guests from all over Greater Columbus, shared publications and introduced office staff.
(COLUMBUS, OHIO 1/25/2021) – On Thursday, January 21, the Ohio Chapter of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) participated in a panel to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and reflect on the continuing role of organized religion in the social justice movement.
CAIR-Ohio Government Affairs and Development Director Usjid Hameed spoke about the importance of justice in Islam, how American Muslims reacted in the wake of the George Floyd killing, why religious leaders must speak about social justice to their congregations, and more.
The panel was hosted by the Center for Ethics and Human Values at Ohio State University (OSU) and co-sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches and the Center for the Study of Religion at OSU.