Muslim Public Affairs Council - MPAC

The MPAC Convention is coming up! Join us Sunday, October 30 as we build a movement to create change for marginalized communities in America. Grab your tickets now before it's too late! mpac.org/convention

MPAC was built on the idea that American Muslims have a responsibility to engage in the political process and promote social change. Attend our Convention on Oct 30 to learn how we're increasing the impact & influence of American Muslims. Register now. mpac.org/convention

Our power is precious. Bigoted politicians can only stay in power by limiting our stories, voices, and votes. Join the MPAC Convention on Oct 30 to learn how we can protect our power, together. Register today. mpac.org/convention

America was built on a promise of freedom, mercy, and justice for all. This promise still remains unfulfilled for many. With a nation deeply divided, democracy itself hangs in the balance. Join us Sunday, Oct 30 as we pledge to ensure America not only survives but lives up to its promise. Learn more. mpac.org/convention

At Last, a Program that Enables American Muslims to Make a Difference in Washington

2023 CLDP applications are open! Are you or someone you know ready to avail this unique opportunity valued at $10,000? Our CLDP program is offered at zero cost to accepted candidates and places youth in a coveted Capitol Hill internship position for 10 weeks during the summer. Fellows gain critical first hand experience on how Congress functions, what goes on behind closed doors – and what the legislative process actually looks like. Learn more and apply by visiting cldp.org.

We're finally reconvening in-person at this year's MPAC Convention. And have we got a show for you! Join like-minded activists as we address challenges facing American democracy and what you can do to protect vulnerable communities. Learn more & register now. mpac.org/convention #democracynow #activism

Did you miss this conversation? Watch the recording of MPAC's Houston Democracy Forum focused on the implications of this year's midterm cycle in protecting American democracy. https://bit.ly/3ULDJGM Ron Reynolds Christian D. Menefee Chris Hollins Salam Al-Marayati

America’s “Midterm Crisis”: Defending Democracy at the Ballot Box

LIVE NOW Since 2020, many legislators have attempted to sow doubt regarding election integrity. As midterm elections draw near, democracy faces perhaps the biggest challenge to its stability and enduring legacy. Using the Big Lie as a pretense, local politicians introduced 126 bills in 28 states that affect absentee voting, registration policies, polling stations, and ID requirements. These measures disproportionately affect people of color and limit the options citizens use to exercise their right to vote. To continue the fight for democracy, MPAC is hosting a forum focused on the implications of this year's midterm cycle in protecting American democracy. Panelists: → Rep. Ron Reynolds, Texas State Rep District 27 → Christian Menefee, Harris, TX County Attorney → Chris Hollins, former County Clerk of Harris County, TX

America’s “Midterm Crisis”: Defending Democracy at the Ballot Box

LIVE NOW Since 2020, many legislators have attempted to sow doubt regarding election integrity. As midterm elections draw near, democracy faces perhaps the biggest challenge to its stability and enduring legacy. Using the Big Lie as a pretense, local politicians introduced 126 bills in 28 states that affect absentee voting, registration policies, polling stations, and ID requirements. These measures disproportionately affect people of color and limit the options citizens use to exercise their right to vote. To continue the fight for democracy, MPAC is hosting a forum focused on the implications of this year's midterm cycle in protecting American democracy. Panelists: → Rep. Ron Reynolds, Texas State Rep District 27 → Christian Menefee, Harris, TX County Attorney → Chris Hollins, former County Clerk of Harris County, TX

America’s “Midterm Crisis”: Defending Democracy at the Ballot Box

LIVE NOW Since 2020, many legislators have attempted to sow doubt regarding election integrity. As midterm elections draw near, democracy faces perhaps the biggest challenge to its stability and enduring legacy. Using the Big Lie as a pretense, local politicians introduced 126 bills in 28 states that affect absentee voting, registration policies, polling stations, and ID requirements. These measures disproportionately affect people of color and limit the options citizens use to exercise their right to vote. To continue the fight for democracy, MPAC is hosting a forum focused on the implications of this year's midterm cycle in protecting American democracy. Panelists: → Rep. Ron Reynolds, Texas State Rep District 27 → Christian Menefee, Harris, TX County Attorney → Chris Hollins, former County Clerk of Harris County, TX

For 35 years, MPAC has been advancing the Islamic and American values of Mercy, Justice, and Equality for All. That's why our theme for this year's Convention is "Our Sacred Honor: Fulfilling the Promise of America." You will hear insights from leaders across social and racial justice, human equity, entrepreneurship, Islamic law, and healthcare. Join us on Sunday, October 30. mpac.org/convention #americanvalues #socialjustice #racialequality

MPAC Presents: Democracy Forums

LIVE NOW MPAC Presents: Democracy Forums in Atlanta "Protecting Democracy in the Age of Political Extremism"

After two years of virtual events, we’re happy to be coming together in person at this year's #MPACconvention. Get tickets at https://bit.ly/mpac2022. We’re also excited to announce that Mo Amer will be our special guest at this year’s event on Sunday, October 30th! We are so proud of Mo! He’s breaking barriers and improving visibility for Muslims in comedy and on screen. His new series, #MO, premiered on Netflix on August 24th. Swipe to watch a clip. In the semi-autobiographical series, Mo plays a Palestinian refugee living in Houston, Texas with his family. Always one fleeting step away from being granted asylum and U.S. citizenship, Mo, his mother, and his siblings remain resilient in the face of painful setbacks through laughter and spiritual grounding. Real and nuanced stories such as MO create windows into our rich and diverse experiences and cultures. This is a major moment for representation. "It’s the first time ever that a Palestinian has created [and is the] lead of his own show, and obviously, that’s part of our origin story.” - Variety Here’s to another Mohammed making history!

Watch as Salam Al-Marayati joined Council on American Islamic Relations, California Shia Muslim Council, Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, and the Church of Latter Day Saints at IECOC for a candlelight vigil and prayer for those that lost their lives in #NewMexico.

Dr Jordan B Peterson posted a video on YouTube disparaging our community, assuming and insisting that American Muslims are not working to further dialogue, both internally within our faith and externally. Given that such a significant part of the policy work we do at the Muslim Public Affairs Council is done through collaboration with members of the faith community, we decided that a response was necessary. #MPAC #americanmuslims #muslim #Muslims #jordanpeterson #jordanpeterson

Join our 30th Annual MPAC Media Awards live!

Watch the awards show live Sunday, June 26 at 5pm PT / 8pm ET. Continuing our tradition of "honoring voices of courage and conscience," the 30th annual MPAC Media Awards will recognize people and projects using their craft to advance inclusion and authentic stories of Muslims. This event is free thanks to the generous contributions of our sponsors.

National American Muslim Policy Conference

#HAPPENINGTODAY! Join us for our virtual inaugural National American Muslim Policy Conference, in collaboration with American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), Institute for Social Policy and Understanding - ISPU, IL Muslim Civic Coalition and Emgage. Please join us as we bring together elected officials, experts, and leaders from across the nation to discuss our community’s policy priorities and needs. Register at bit.ly/NAMPC22

Story of Us

At our 2021 MPAC Convention, we explored the courage and determination of the earliest Muslim immigrants through the many strides we have made as a community. We began the evening with #StoryofUs, a video featuring poet Amir Sulaiman, that tells our story that is woven through the fabric of America. https://bit.ly/31L2Vq4

Resettlement Challenges & Opportunities: Afghan American Perspectives

WE ARE LIVE!! Feel free to drop in your questions to our panelists. Afghan Virtual Summit Session Two As Afghan families are resettled in local communities across the country, Afghan American-led organizations and groups are working to provide comprehensive support and fill in gaps. We will hear from Afghan American community leaders doing this work, what they’re seeing on the ground, and the challenges and opportunities in resettlement and integration of Afghans to ensure these newly arriving families have every chance to thrive in their new home.

A Moment to Act: the Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan

Empowering Afghans: Reframing the Narrative and Providing Support Afghan Virtual Summit Day 1 Session Even before the coalition withdrawal in August 2021, Afghanistan was enduring a drought, ongoing conflict, political instability, and a pandemic. The events of the last several months have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities and created a brand new crisis in the form of an economic collapse. Afghanistan is now facing one of the most pressing and avoidable humanitarian disasters of our time. This panel seeks to discuss conditions on the ground, highlight channels for relief and aid that are proving effective, and explore how the world can and should act.

Livestream - The Story of Us: MPAC 21st Annual Convention

Plight of the Afghans: A virtual Summit

#COMINGSOON: Join us for a virtual summit on the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan and what we can do to be the best allies. The summit will provide a space in which Afghan voices are recognized and uplifted, whilst addressing the political climate surrounding the ongoing crisis. Stay tuned for more details!

State of American Muslim Civic Life: 20 Years After 9/11

Did you miss this conversation? We sat down with Suhail Khan and Hamid M. Khan to discuss the reactive measures taken in the post-9/11 climate and their unintended consequences for American Muslims. Watch the full webinar here: https://bit.ly/3zifcNt

Our Approach

Did you miss this conversation? MPAC President, Salam Al-Marayati, sat down with John D. Cohen, the head of the Dept. of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to reflect on our national security and counterterrorism approach over the past two decades. https://bit.ly/3kfAx6e

State of the American Muslim Civic Life: 20 Years After 9/11

In the days, months and years, following the tragic morning of September 11, 2001, American Muslims have borne the brunt of the Bush administration’s policies in reaction to those horrifying attacks. Chief among those responses was the Patriot Act, which created a deeply disturbing and overly intrusive surveillance system. It could have been much worse. Suhail Khan, who was a senior political appointee in the Bush Administration, has received bipartisan praise for his work in trying to moderate efforts while the legislation was being drafted. We’re honored to have him join our panel today-- his background as a lawyer and as an advisor on Capitol Hill and in the Bush Administration will help us understand what was happening in the room where decisions that transformed our lives were being made. Civil society groups and the federal government have worked hand in hand over the past two decades in the response to 9/11, both on reforming our intelligence capabilities and our military and diplomatic response. To speak further on each of those, we are joined by Hamid Khan, who is currently a professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School and previously served in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Departments of State and Defense. Between our two panelists, we are excited to present our audience with a 360-degree perspective in a bipartisan way of what happened after 9/11, why certain decisions were made, and reflections on what went well and what should have been done differently.

Thoughtful: Reflections on National Security Post 9/11

In light of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, join us for an intimate conversation with John D. Cohen, the head of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis, to reflect on our national security and counterterrorism approach over the past two decades. ****** John D. Cohen is the top counterterrorism official at the Department of Homeland Security and leads the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis. He has over 30 years of experience in national security and was the head of that office during the Obama Administration.

Repercussions of the Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

It is imperative upon us to right the wrongs from the past two decades and heed the voices of Afghans as we move forward. Watch the full webinar as we discussed the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. https://bit.ly/3mS58br

The Repercussions of Taliban Takeover of Afghanistan

Did you miss this conversation? Watch the full recording as we discussed what we need to do to secure the lives of Afghan citizens. https://bit.ly/3Db9vUO