by CAIR Washington | Jan 15, 2020 | Blog
Every 10 years, the U.S Census Bureau attempts to count every person living in the country. Information collected from the census is used to make decisions that impact communities for the next 10 years. Things like: Funding for schools and roads Funding for healthcare...
by CAIR Washington | Dec 18, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/18/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today released its annual Civil Rights Report for 2018. The report summarizes CAIR Washington’s civil rights and advocacy...
by CAIR Washington | Dec 6, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 12/6/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Varisha Khan was confirmed as the winner for the Redmond City Council Position #1. Khan was declared the...
by CAIR Washington | Nov 7, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 11/7/19) – CAIR Washington, the Washington state chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today reported that Washington has elected two Muslims and that a total of 25 Muslim candidates nationwide won in Tuesday’s...
by CAIR Washington | Oct 17, 2019 | Press Release
(SNOHOMISH, WA, 10/17/19) – Local Muslim and Christian groups are hosting “ Sharing Our Stories ” – a community conversation exploring common ground and addressing anti-Muslim rhetoric – in Snohomish this coming Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30 – 8:30 PM. The event...
by CAIR Washington | Sep 17, 2019 | Press Release
Over 52 National, International Orgs Send Letter to Foundation. (SEATTLE, WA, 9/17/19)- Local civil rights organization CAIR Washington, along with 52 state, national, and international organizations sent a letter to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today urging...
by CAIR Washington | Jul 24, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 7/24/19) – The Islamic Center of Tacoma, Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County, the Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) and the American Muslim Empowerment Network at the Muslim Association of Puget Sound...
by Katie Walker | May 16, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 5/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) are proud to present the second film in their “Popcorn, Justice, and a Movie” series featuring films about social justice, race, religion,...
by CAIR Washington | May 6, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA 05/06/19) – Today, the first day of the holy month of Ramadan , The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) , along with members of student groups and other community leaders celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 5166 , which promises...
by CAIR Washington | Apr 16, 2019 | Press Release
(SEATTLE, WA, 4/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA) and Northwest Film Forum (NWFF) today announced a series “Popcorn, Justice, and a Movie” to feature films about social justice, race, religion, and identity. The first in...
