(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 (MAPS-AMEN) will be hosting “ Sharing Our Stories ,” a community conversation exploring common ground and addressing Islamophobia in Tacoma on July 30th, 6:30 - 8:30.
CAIR-Washington Demands Response by Starbucks to Hate Attack on Texas Muslim Mother
Muslim civil rights organization asks the company to train employees in competent and effective ‘bystander intervention’ (SEATTLE, WA, 6/19/19) – The Washington state chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA) today called on Starbucks to respond to an alleged attack on an American Muslim mother of two at a Starbucks coffee shop in Dallas, Texas.
Social Justice Film Series to Feature "The Feeling of Being Watched" Followed by a Discussion about Surveillance of Muslim Communities
(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, and identity.
In Time for Ramadan, CAIR-WA Celebrates Passage of Religious Accommodations Bill
(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 to provide “religious accommodations for post-post-secondary students” in Washington state .
Opening Night of Social Justice Film Series to Feature Movie and Discussion of Rohingya Genocide
(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.
CAIR-WA Endorses Legislation to Repeal the Muslim Ban
(SEATTLE, WA 4/10/19) – In response to the introduction of the National Origin-Based Anti-discrimination for Non-Immigrants Act (NO BAN Act) by Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) and Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), CAIR-WA released the following statement:
CAIR-WA Applauds Bellevue School District’s Commitment to Inclusion in Wake of New Zealand Attack
(SEATTLE, WA 3/20/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA), applauded the Bellevue School District today for a statement committing to creating an inclusive environment for all students. The statement referenced the urgency of ensuring all students feel safe and welcome in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks and local immigration enforcement.
In Response to New Zealand Massacre, Over 800 Expected at Local Interfaith Prayer Vigil & Anti-Islamophobia Teach-in
(SEATTLE, WA 3/17/19) – A coalition of over 20 local Muslim organizations and mosques is hosting an interfaith prayer vigil and anti-Islamophobia teach-in after the massacre of 50 worshipers in an Islamophobic attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CAIR-WA Condemns Terror Attack on New Zealand Mosques, Urges Stepped-Up Security at Local Mosques
(SEATTLE, WA 3/16/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Washington (CAIR-WA), today mourned the deaths of more than 40 worshipers gunned down in terror attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
CAIR-WA Calls on Seattle School District to Apologize for Offensive Ramadan Statements
(SEATTLE, WA 3/12/19) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations – Washington (CAIR-WA), is calling on the Seattle School District and Thurgood Marshall Elementary to respond to offensive remarks regarding Ramadan.