Thank you, thank you, thank you to everyone who attended Sunday’s rally in Copley Square! We’re estimating that we had a crowd of more than 25,000 committed to defending Muslim and immigrant rights. Let’s not let this moment pass; here are some actions that each one of us can take to keep it going: 1.) Sign […]
Look for CAIR-MA board member Tahirah Amatul Wadud at Greenfield Community College on Debunking Common Myths About Islam: Debunking Common Myths About Islam Tuesday Feb. 7, 12:30-1:30pm Greenfield, MA Attorney Tahirah Amatul-Wadud of Springfield speaks on the commonality of Muslim beliefs with those in the Christian and Jewish faiths—all being Abrahamic religions—and efforts in Massachusetts […]
CAIR is proud to have today filed a federal suit challenging the constitutionality of the Trump administration’s Muslim Ban. It’s on! Watch CAIR’s news conference here or read the federal suit here (pdf).
In response to the Trump Administration’s announced Muslim ban and anti-immigrant policies, CAIR Massachusetts is holding a protest in Copley Square at the site of the Khalil Gibran Plaque. Gibran was an immigrant from Lebanon. At 2:30 pm there will be a Muslim prayer in the Square. All are encouraged to attend. Please spread widely! […]
In response to the Trump Administration’s announced Muslim ban, CAIR Massachusetts is holding a protest in Copley Square at the site of the Khalil Gibran Plaque – Gibran was an immigrant from Lebanon. At 2:30 pm there will be a Muslim prayer in the Square. All are encouraged to attend ! https://www.facebook.com/events/1808560036070492/
During the last few challenging days, it can be so easy to feel frustrated and powerless. But locally, CAIR Massachusetts is part of an effort to prevent the federal government from enacting anti-Muslim policies locally. Please see the ACLU Massachusetts‘ call to action below for two important bills coming up in our state legislature, and […]
Did you know February 1st is World Hijab Day? Show the world that you stand in solidarity with the global Muslim population while promoting awareness, understanding, and women’s rights! To participate, wear a headscarf of February 1st, 2017. Take a photo, tag CAIR Massachusetts and World Hijab Day, and use the hashtag #Istand4hijab. Share your […]
Since the election, CAIR has documented a dramatic increase in hate crimes targeting American Muslims, including bullying of Muslim students. Come join us at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC) for a training for youth and parents on responding to bullying. Anti-Muslim School Bullying Workshop Saturday, February 4 5:30-6:30pm Islamic Society of Boston […]
Press Release (BOSTON, MA, 1/19/17) – The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MA) today condemned bomb threats against the Jewish Community Centers of Worcester and Newton, Mass. The bomb threat, which was made by telephone to the Center’s preschool, forced Jewish Community Center officials to evacuate the center on Wednesday morning. Police […]
Are you a college or graduate student who wants to make a real impact this summer? Come intern with CAIR-Massachusetts! CAIR–MA is pleased to offer opportunities for summer internships in our new Boston office, in the fields of Countering Islamophobia, Social Media and Communications, and Government Affairs. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. […]