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CAIR-Ohio Hosts Sold Out Annual Banquet in Columbus

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/10/2021) — On Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held its 24th annual banquet at the Ohio Union in Columbus, Ohio. The annual banquet is an opportunity for staff to address hundreds of attendees including supporters, business leaders, elected officials, and representatives of mosques and community organizations to update them on the work CAIR-Ohio does, highlighting the challenges and victories of the past year, and sharing its plans for further community empowerment and civic engagement. 

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Redistricting Update: CAIR-Ohio Responds to Gerrymandered Congressional Maps

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/17/2021) — On Friday, Nov. 12, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined other organizations of the Equal Districts Coalition at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio. 

Amina Barhumi, CAIR-Ohio’s Outreach Director and a member of the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission, testified before a joint committee in opposition to the proposed Senate map in Senate Bill 258. 

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CAIR-Ohio Joins Freedom to Vote Act Rally

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/18/2021) — On Wednesday, Nov. 10, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined Common Cause Ohio at Senator Portman’s office in Columbus, Ohio to urge him to support the Freedom to Vote Act.  

The Freedom to Vote Act will help remove several hurdles that communities of color and other minority communities face when voting. This bill seeks to eliminate challenges with voting by:  

  • Expanding voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration)  
  • Voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting)  
  • Limiting the removal of voters from voter rolls   
  • Restoring voting rights to those with past criminal convictions  
  • Establishing Election Day as a federal holiday.   
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Register for Our Strategic Healthcare Advocacy Training Workshop!

Take your healthcare advocacy to the next level!

Muslim Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Network (MPAN), a CAIR-Ohio project, is partnering with Poligon to bring you the advocacy tools you need to engage with your elected officials and support policies that improve healthcare for all Americans.

Register to attend the workshop here.

Signup to be part of the Muslim Healthcare Professionals Advocacy Network (MPAN) here.

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Action Alert: Protect Muslims Voting Rights!

Protect Our Democracy; Push the Senate to Support the Freedom to Vote Act

Our democracy is threatened when voting rights are under attack. The Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), Ohio’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, is urging Ohioans to stand up for voting rights.

The Freedom to Vote Act will help remove several hurdles that communities of color and other minority communities face when voting. This bill seeks to eliminate challenges with voting by:

  • Expanding voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration)
  • Voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting)
  • Limiting the removal of voters from voter rolls
  • Restoring voting rights to those with past criminal convictions
  • Establishing Election Day as a federal holiday.

Additionally, the bill addresses election integrity and security, redistricting, and campaign finance. The Freedom to Vote Act will ensure that all citizens will be better represented in our government.

Read the bill as introduced here.

Tell your senators to protect our democracy and vote YES on the Freedom to Vote Act.

Click here to take action.

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Apply for Our Winter/Spring 2022 Internship!

CAIR-Ohio’s Winter/Spring 2022 Internship Application is NOW OPEN!

As an organization that protects the civil liberties of American Muslims, we want to empower young Americans with the necessary skills to make a difference.

Click here to apply!

For more information email or call CAIR-Ohio Outreach Director Amina Barhumi: abarhumi@cair.com | 614-763-6557

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CAIR-Ohio Testifies Before the Ohio House & Senate Following the Proposal of Congressional Maps

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/10/2021) – On Thursday, November 4, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) provided testimony on proposed maps in public hearings at the Ohio Statehouse.

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CAIR-Ohio Joins Fair Districts Rally at Statehouse!

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 11/03/2021) — On Thursday, October 28, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined other organizations of the Fair Districts Coalition at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

Tala Dahbour, CAIR-Ohio’s Policy Director was in attendance and addressed the attendees of the rally.

“The suppression of political power is especially harmful for communities who are racial and religious minorities and experience institutional discrimination at a higher rate than others. But fair districts return power to the people. That’s why, even though our state legislative maps are unfair and unconstitutional, we won’t give up this fight”, said Dahbour.

For more information and updates from Fair Districts Ohio, click here.

Additional redistricting resources and information can be found here.

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi: wsiddiqi@cair.com | 513-281-8200

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CAIR-Ohio Joins Redistricting Rally Outside Ohio Statehouse

(COLUMBUS, OHIO 10/22/2021) — On Wednesday, October 20th, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) joined its Equal Districts Coalition partners at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, for a People’s Redistricting Hearing and Rally. At the rally, fair maps advocates and community members responded to the Ohio Redistricting Commission’s disregard for their constituents’ need for fair maps and their constitutional requirements to do so.

Members of the CAIR-Ohio outreach and legal teams were present while CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi and other organizers gave remarks.

“We’re here to demand that every vote – especially those of marginalized communities like the Muslim community – have equal voting power through fair districts. We can only achieve that through a fair process. Today, we’re calling on the Ohio Redistricting Commission to release a proposed map and schedule hearings that are accessible to all Ohioans. It’s long past time to get to work,” said Siddiqi.

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CAIR-Ohio Co-Hosts Candidate Forum with Islamic Society of Greater Dayton

(DAYTON, OHIO 10/25/2021) — On Sunday, October 24th, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held a non-partisan “Meet the Candidates” forum at the Islamic Society of Greater Dayton in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Attendees were given the opportunity to hear from candidates running for office in the Greater Dayton Area, including the position they are running for, what the role entails, and how they intend to improve issues in the community.

The forum was moderated by Whitney Siddiqi, CAIR-Ohio’s Community Affairs Director, followed by a Q&A session from the audience. The candidates answered a variety of questions related to civil rights, policing, official school holidays for the Muslim holiday Eid-al-Fitr, critical race theory in schools, and more.

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CAIR-Ohio Hosts Phone Banking Events to Get Out The Muslim Vote

(CINCINNATI/COLUMBUS, OHIO 10/28/2021) — On Wednesday, Oct. 27, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) held non-partisan phone banking events in Columbus and Cincinnati to turn out voters for the November 2nd General Election.

Volunteers gathered at CAIR-Ohio’s office in Hilliard, Ohio, as well as at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati in West Chester, Ohio. Volunteers called community members to remind them of the upcoming election and to assist them with information on where and how they can vote.

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CAIR-Ohio Provides Free Legal Help, Celebrates the Opening of New Islamic Center of Centerville Recreation Center

(CENTERVILLE, OHIO 10/21/2021) — On Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) was thrilled to help commemorate the opening of a new recreation center at the Islamic Center of Centerville. The new recreation center and packed open house event was a signifier of a growing Muslim community in Centerville, and CAIR-Ohio was present to provide free legal help and information to empower community members.

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People’s Redistricting Hearing + Rally

Redistricting Action Alert: With no progress made on congressional maps, it’s time to demand action.

Please join CAIR-Ohio and our coalition partners in making our voices heard at the Ohio Statehouse this Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 2:30-3:30 for a People’s Hearing to demand:

  1. Public hearings with plenty of notice & virtual options.
  2. An official Commission-proposed map that we can respond to.
  3. A fair map that reflects our partisanship, keeps our communities together, and gives Ohio’s communities of color a real pathway to representation.

Click here for more information on Wednesday’s event.

Can’t make it on Wednesday? Virtual hearings will also be held for different state regions throughout next week. Click here for more information.

If you have any questions please contact CAIR-Ohio Policy Director Tala Dahbour at tdahbour@cair.com or (614) 401-2920.

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Voting this Election in Ohio 2021

Check out this easy-to-understand explainer on your options to vote this November!

For more information on voting this election, visit our voter guide.

For questions, contact CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi: wsiddiqi@cair.com | 513-281-8200

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CAIR-Ohio’s statement on anti-racist education.

CAIR-Ohio is disappointed in the the Ohio State Board of Education’s decision to repeal the anti-racism resolution which outlined crucial steps towards racial equity in Ohio schools. Condemning White supremacy and teaching an accurate historical account of racial injustice does not create division, but rather inspires forward-thinking change. We will continue to work towards racial equity in Ohio schools.

If you would like to request free legal help, call our office at (614) 451-3232 or use this online form.