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The article discusses the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its 30th-anniversary gala, where over 1,500 attendees gathered to support the organization's work in civil rights and justice. CAIR has grown from a two-person operation to the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, with over 500 staff members nationwide. The article highlights CAIR's recent legal victories and ongoing efforts to challenge discriminatory policies and support Palestinian rights, emphasizing the importance of community support in achieving their goals. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the 49th National ICNA-MAS Convention, hosted by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and the Muslim American Society (MAS). The convention focused on various topics, including Islamic principles, family, youth, interfaith, social justice, and political and humanitarian engagement. The workshop "Beyond Voter Registration: Unlocking American Muslim Political Power" highlighted the importance of Muslim Americans participating in the political process and running for office. Additionally, the article discusses the intense focus on Gaza at the convention, with speakers addressing the destruction caused by Israel and the need for international intervention. The documentary "The Night Won't End: Biden's War on Gaza" is also mentioned, which features interviews with Gazans who have experienced the horrors of the conflict. [Extracted from the article]

The article from the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs highlights ongoing violence and conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Syria. It discusses Israel's actions, the role of the U.S. in the conflict, and the upcoming 2024 election. The article also emphasizes the importance of journalists reporting from Gaza and calls for support for Palestine. Despite the grim situation, there is a sense of hope and solidarity among those seeking to make a difference. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents a speech delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama to the Islamic Society of Baltimore on February 3, 2016 in Baltimore, Maryland, where he thanked Muslim-American leaders from across Maryland, and some who traveled even from out of state to be there, recognized Congressmen John Sarbanes, Keith Ellison and Andre Carson and confirmed generations of Muslim Americans helped to build the nation.

The article informs on the 13th annual convention of American Muslims for Palestine entitled "The Youth Front for Palestine: Student Success Stories" held on November 27. It mentions about discussion featuring students who have successfully advanced the Palestinian cause on college campuses. It also mentions the comments of founding member of Jewish Voice for Peace at Brown University, Tal Frieden on campaign to get Brown to divest from companies complicit in Israel's occupation of Palestine.

The article presents the Muslim-Americans fighting against the coronavirus. Topics include goal of providing face masks to frontline health and other workers; donating some amount for supporting local healthcare workers and first responders; and delivering food and medication to sick and the elderly during the coronavirus pandemic.

In the article, the author discusses the reasons why Arab Americans and Muslims in the U.S. are supporting 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. He reminisces how he campaigned for Sanders because he is Jewish. He claims that as a Holocaust survivor, Sanders understands the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation. Also cited is the campaign by Democratic Majority for Israel against Sanders.

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S. and the subsequent war on terrorism that led to military conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, while placing the rest of the world on heightened alert, inevitably sparked curiosity about Islam within Western academia and popular culture. It has led to increased interest in Islam as a world religion and Muslims as a diverse global community. The discussion has focused largely on the extent to which American Muslims truly are American Muslims, or whether they are simply a community of strangers in a strange land.

Presents information on Muslim-American activism in the U.S. as of July 2003. Issues discussed at Conflict Prevention and Resolution Forum by Search for Common Ground; Events at annual fund raising bazaar organized by Dar Al-Hijra Mosque in Virginia; Lecture series organized by Mosaic Foundation on Islam in Washington D.C.

Reports the participation of Muslims and Arab Americans in the ceremonial commemoration of the first year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. in Southern California. Signing of a handmade quilt with embroidered names of victims of the attacks by mayor James Hahn; Distinction between terrorists and Palestinians by the press.

Presents several letters on terrorism addressed to periodicals in the United States. Passage of a resolution condemning terrorism; Details on the starving children in Afghanistan; Condemnation of terrorism attacks by the American Muslims.

Reports the impact of September 11 terrorist attacks to the muslims in the United States. Reactions of the Americans on the terrorist attacks; Criticisms of the American Muslim Alliance on the terrorist attacks; Postponement of the meeting between national Muslim leaders and President Bush. INSET: Islam is Peace, Says President Bush..

Reports on the activities of Muslim American and Arab American organizations as of March 2000. Includes a workshop hosted by the Center for Policy Analysis on Palestine and Partners for Peace on ways to better utilize the media; Forum on Pakistani democracy presented by the Council of Pakistani American Organizations; William Quandt's speech on Arab-Israeli peace prospects.

Focuses on the impact of Muslim Americans on the United States' foreign policy in the Middle East addressed at the symposium of the Middle East Policy Council on September 27, 1999. Consensus reached by the event's speakers; Importance of local involvement in Middle Eastern political issues.

The article focuses on a human rights campaign launched by No Separate Justice in January 2014 in New York City. Topics discussed include information on No Separate Justice, an initiative of the Center for Constitutional Rights, and a panel discussion about the treatment of Muslim Americans in the U.S. federal criminal justice system.

The article informs on challanges and discrimination faced by American Muslims elected to the U.S. Congress. It mentions that the media spent days debating U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar's remark that U.S. support for Israel is "all about the Benjamins" if she was an anti-Semite. It also mentions that Mo Brooks and others on the right have only increased their attacks on Omar, accusing her of all sorts of moral failings, from marital infidelity to financial malpractice to immigration fraud.

The article reports that Alexandria, Virginia-based Islamic Relief USA organizes Day of Dignity events in communities, providing low-income and homeless individuals with access to free resources, including hygiene kits, food, haircuts, and medical screening in the ongoing crisis of COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions that to help vulnerable families fight COVID-19 Muslims are raising funds for warm clothing, coats, gloves, socks, as well as food.

The article discusses the annual Palestine Advocacy Days event held by American Muslims for Palestine, which featured six members of Congress as speakers. The representatives highlighted issues such as U.S. funding for Israel, the lack of aid to Palestinians, and the need for a more equitable solution to the conflict. Dr. Hanan Ashrawi emphasized the Palestinian people's determination to achieve freedom and dignity despite ongoing challenges. The event aimed to raise awareness and advocate for Palestinian human rights. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses the role of Muslim Americans in activism. Retreat of young Muslim Americans in Princeton, New Jersey on the relation of muslims with media; Introduction of Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Monitors in various cities to monitor the immigration and naturalization services; Launch of toll-free telephone line by the National Council of Pakistani Americans (NCPA).

Explores the impact of the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. on American Muslims. Condemnation of the attacks among the Muslims; Hate incidents and hate crimes at Muslim Americans and Arab Americans; War on terrorism.

Reports developments related to congresses on Islamic movement in the U.S. as of April 2002. Highlights of the Spring Professional Development Program; Demonstration of Muslims on the U.S. foreign policy and human rights; Focus on the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.

Highlights activities of the American Muslim Council (AMC) as of August 2001. Inclusion of United States Senator Arlen Specter's claim during the AMC congressional dinner that AMC board director Abdurahman Alamoudi declared an interest in destroying America; Panel presentation on American Muslims in the mainstream media; Strengthening of the relationship between the American media and Islam.

Reports on developments concerning Muslim-Americans as of March 2000. Includes the Iftar dinner hosted by the American Muslim Council; Creation of the Muslim Youth Camping Association; Highlights of the third annual convention of the Islamic Association for Palestine.

Focuses on United States President Bill Clinton's talk at the January 2000 Eid al-Fitr program at the White House in Washington D.C. Significance of the Islamic holiday; First Lady Hillary Clinton's hosting of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in previous years; Increase in the number of Muslims and mosques in the United States; Clinton's comments on the Israeli-Syrian peace negotiations.

The article focuses on topics discussed at the annual conference of the Islamic Circle of North America and Muslim American Society (ICNA-MAS), titled "50 Years: Sharing Islam, Serving Humanity," including police shootings, opposing hate crimes, and racial justice.

The article reports on the American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)'s fourth Palestine Advocacy Day and training program held in Washington, D.C. from March 16-19, 2018. During the conference AMP's Osama Abuirshaid stressed on the role of Palestinian Americans in advocating Palestinian rights, attorney Brad Parker discussed the plight of Palestinian children detained by Israeli military, and president of United Voices for America Ahmed Bedier suggested Muslims to prioritize civic engagement.

The article reports on the "Muslim Day at the Capitol" hosted by the California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA), held in Sacramento, California on April 23, 2018. At a conference during the day, California state Assembly member David Chiu criticized President Donald Trump's call to deport Muslim immigrants, professor Hatem Bazian discussed religious inclusiveness in California, and school bullying victim Yasmine Nayabkhil on the School Safety: Bullying bill.

Information about the annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) that was held on December 9, 2018 in California and led by women speakers is presented. Topics discussed include the involvement of the community in politics, the experience living in a refugee camp in Kenya, and the giving of community service awards. Among the women speakers include Linda Sarsour, Minnesota state Representative Ilhan Omar and council president Spojmie Nasiri.

Information about the convention themed "Bridging the Divide: Religion, Race, and Politics" organized by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) on November 5, 2017 at the Los Angeles Westin Bonaventure Hotel in California is presented. Topics discussed at the event include calls to civic action of American Muslim communities and American immigrant communities, the need for more MPAC chapters, and religious tolerance with the dictators. The event featured Salam Al-Marayati, president of MPAC.

The article discusses supporters of the Rohingya Muslims rallied outside the White House in the U.S. on October 29, 2017 calling on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to denounce the Myanmar government for its inhumane treatment of indigenous people, a minority living primarily in a poor coastal region of the country. It mentions that the Burma Task Force is urging people to contact their congressional representatives and creating a United Nations peacekeeping force in Bangladesh.

The article focuses on the event by the organization Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) and Markaz Arts Center, California, in memory of late Jack Shaheen who fought against negative stereotyping of Arab and Muslim in the U.S. films, and talks of comment from MPAC president, Salam Al-Marayati.

Information about the 2017 annual convention of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and the Muslim American Society (MAS) with the theme "Quest for True Success: Divine Message of Moses, Jesus and Muhammad" held at the convention center in Baltimore, Maryland is presented.

The article focuses on the survey "Bridge Initiative" conducted by the Georgetown University which reveals that U.S. Catholics are suspicious of Islam religion. Topics discussed include no similarity between Catholicism and Islam; Muslims worshipping the Prophet Muhammad and presents views of professor Drew Christiansen on negative views on Muslims by people consuming Catholic media.

The article reports on the declaration of the month of August as the 'Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month' by the California's government in 2016.

The article talks about a Muslim Solidarity Committee, the national Project SALAM (Support And Legal Advocacy for Muslims), and the national Coalition for Civil Freedoms are grieving with the families and friends of the 20 victims of the horrendous limousine crash in Schoharie, New York.

The article discusses the Muslim American Society's (MAS) 18th annual meeting held on November 29, 2015 in Southern California. Topics covered include oppression in the Middle East, the Arab League's failure to accomplish its mission, and the terrorist group Islamic State (IS). Speakers at the meeting included Tunisia's former president Mohamed Moncef Marzoui, former Egyptian parliamentarian Abdul Mawgoud Al Dardery and Libyan Party of Justice and Development member Kadoor Al Saeedi.

The article discusses the highlights of a press conference hosted by the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) in Washington D. C. on December 10, 2015. Topics covered include Islamophobic sentiments in the U.S. following the terrorist attacks in Paris, France and San Bernardino, California, how far-right politicians such as Donald Trump regard all Arabs and Muslims as terrorists, and the need for a national dialogue regarding issues facing the Arab- and Muslim-American communities.

The article covers issues related to U.S. and Middle East affairs in northern California as of October 2015. It mentions the dedication of a mosaic mural on the exterior of the Islamic Center of Manteca in San Joaquin Valley, the opposition of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) to the provision of Arabic language courses in public schools in San Francisco and the recognition of the sister city relationship between Soke, Turkey and Salinas at the Turkish Arts and Culture Festival.

The article offers information on the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Convention titled "Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers" held on December 11, 2016 in Long Beach, California. Topics discussed include views of political commentator Van Jones on responsibility upon American Muslim community; Muslims serving in the U.S. armed forces and in the New York Police Department (NYPD); and views of MPAC president Salam Al-Marayati on the history of the council.

The article focuses on the opposition by the Muslim-American community to the atrocities committed by the Islamic State (ISIS). Topics covered include the response by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to the killing of journalist James Foley, the problem on violent extremism in the community and the call for the media to refer to the group as anti-Islamic state. Also mentioned is the open letter signed by Muslim leaders to refute the ideology of ISIS.

The article focuses on Pew Research Center's Religion and Public Life Project research associate Besheer Mohamed's discussion of the results of the 2011 survey "A Portrait of Muslim Americans." He told his audience at the Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in Georgetown University about how much the Americans know about Islam and Muslim respondents' skepticism over the U.S. foreign policy.

The article discusses the highlights of the American Muslims for Palestine's (AMP) sixth annual conference, held in Rosement, Illinois on November 28, 2013. The event focused on topics affecting Palestinians and the Palestinian Diaspora. Speakers at the conference include Israeli historian llan Pappe, expert political analyst and national AMP board member Osama Abu Irshaid, and AMP media director Kristin Szremski.

The article discusses the highlights of the 11th annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, Sacramento Valley chapter (CAIR-SV), held on November 23, 2013 in Sacramento, California. The event focused on Islamic ethics and Islam in the U.S. Speakers at the event include journalists Mehdi Hasan and Glenn Greenwald, and Wajahat Ali, co-host of Al Jazeera America's daily talk show "The Stream."

The article discusses the highlights of the "19th Annual Fund-Raising Banquet" held on September 28, 2013 at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Virginia. The welcome address was delivered by Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) staff attorney Gadeir Abbas. The "2013 Islamic Community Awards" were given to elders and rising stars alike during the banquet. Lifetime achievement award was given to Dr. Sayyid Syeed for his contributions to inter-religious understanding.