Support relief for the Cambridge fire

Asalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah, A tragic fire in Cambridge, Massachusetts has displaced many families. We encourage those who are able to support relief efforts through the GoFundMe page of the Mayor of Cambridge. Thank you also to Cambridge City Councilor and CAIR-MA board member Nadeem Mazen for your leadership during this moment.

Building Muslim Political Leadership and Legal Defense, Dec 11

Please join CAIR Massachusetts for a collaborative event with JETPAC INC on December 11th! We’ll be discussing the current state of affairs of Muslims in New England, and strategies for addressing the challenges of the future. 11:30am-2:30pm Sunday December 11th Four Points by Sheraton Norwood, 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike, Norwood, MA 02062 Tickets available through Eventbrite. Brunch […]

Introducing Barbara Dougan, CAIR-MA Civil Rights Director

After a prolonged and rigorous national search, we’re thrilled to announce the newest addition to the CAIR-Massachusetts team: Barbara Dougan, Esq.! Ms. Dougan will serve as the first Civil Rights Director for a Muslim organization in New England’s history. Barbara Dougan brings over 20 years of experience as a civil rights attorney in Boston. She […]

Harvard Arab Weekend

Our Executive Director, Dr. John Robbins, was honored to speak as a panelist at this year’s Harvard Arab Weekend alongside Khaled Beydoun, Dalia Fahmy, and Shannon Erwin of the Muslim Justice League! Photo: TK Photographers

CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism at Rhode Island Mosque, Seeks Protection for Islamic Institutions Nationwide

  CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Vandalism at Rhode Island Mosque, Seeks Protection for Islamic Institutions Nationwide   (WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/15/16) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an apparent hate attack targeting […]

Introducing our Newest Team Member!

CAIR-Massachusetts is excited to announce the newest addition to the team, Sr. Haley Rodgers, our new Director of Development and Community Relations!   Haley Rodgers is dedicated to serving marginalized populations around the world. After spending six years abroad working in Kenya, Jordan, and Iraq, Haley is returning to her home city of Boston to work as Development […]

CAIR-MA Fundraising Iftar

Asalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu, CAIR-MA is pleased to invite the local community to its fundraising iftar, insha’ Allah to be held on June 17th at the Islamic Center of Boston, Wayland.  For full details and to purchase tickets, please visit our EventBrite page.  Jazak Allah Khair!

CAIR-MA Welcomes New Board Member

CAIR Massachusetts is pleased to announce a new addition to our Executive Board of Directors: Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, esq.! Ms. Amatul-Wadud is an attorney located in Western Massachusetts who, in addition to her private practice and extensive community service, also serves on the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Please read her full bio here, […]