by Katie Walker | Feb 10, 2023 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 2/10/2023) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned an allegedly racially-motivated stabbing targeting an Asian-American man on...
by CAIR Washington | Feb 1, 2023 | Blog
On December 17th, 2022, about 10 young Muslims gathered at CAIR-WA’s office in downtown Seattle to spend lunch talking about different career possibilities. We discussed pathways to careers and what people have gone through to get the job they have now. We ate lunch...
by Katie Walker | Jan 19, 2023 | Blog
At CAIR-WA, we believe that all people should know and be able to stand up for their rights. If your rights are violated, there are places to turn! If you’re Muslim (or are perceived as Muslim) and have been discriminated against because of that identity, you can...
by Katie Walker | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog
With the start of Washington state’s 2023 legislative session coming up in January, we wanted to take a moment to remind you of ways to advocate for a cause you care about. In honor of CAIR-WA’s twentieth anniversary as a chapter, we came up with twenty ways...
by Katie Walker | Sep 15, 2022 | Blog
There are many ways to support Muslims students and families in Washington’s schools. If you’re a teacher or school administrator, you can take action in your schools and classrooms. If you are a fellow student, parent, or community member, you can show support and...
by Katie Walker | Aug 2, 2022 | Press Release
Two Black Muslim men were kicked off their flight after Alaska Airlines responded in a discriminatory and deeply distressing manner to the complaint of a fellow passenger (SEATTLE, WA, 8/2/2022) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic...
by Katie Walker | Jul 12, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 7/12/2022) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today said it stands in solidarity with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, after it was revealed that a Seattle man was arrested after threatening to kill...
by Katie Walker | Jul 1, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 07/01/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) is proud to announce that on June 23, 2022 Governor Inslee issued a proclamation that July 2022 will be recognized as Muslim American Heritage Month in the...
by Katie Walker | Mar 25, 2022 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 3/25/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today welcomed hate crime charges brought against two teens suspected of assaulting a 13-year-old Muslim boy in Lynwood. The charges allege that on November...
by Katie Walker | Mar 7, 2022 | Press Release
(BURIEN, WA, 3/7/2022) – The Washington chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today expressed solidarity with the Muslim American Youth Foundation (MAYF) after its center was damaged in a hit-and-run incident Monday morning. At around...
