by Nicole Baumann | The Oklahoman | Nov 5, 2023 | In The News
When I was 19, I had the opportunity of a lifetime to intern in Palestinian territory. I wrote these words,”Is there nothing I can do?” during my time there and naively did not anticipate them echoing throughout my life. I had little background...
by Grant Palmer | OKC Fox 25 | Oct 28, 2023 | In The News
Early Saturday afternoon, a large crowd of a few hundred gathered in Scissortail Park in support of Palestine amid the war in the Middle East. “Today we’re here with the Oklahomans Against the Occupation at a rally to support the Palestinian people, and to...
by Adam Soltani | Oct 25, 2023 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 10/25/2023) – On Saturday, Oct. 28, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will join Oklahomans Against the Occupation in a peaceful rally for Palestine. This rally will take place at Scissortail Park in...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Oct 22, 2023 | In The News
Prayers were lifted up for Palestinians, but an Oklahoma City Muslim leader also urged a crowd gathered on Friday to be bold in speaking out against the humanitarian crisis in war-torn Gaza. “We will be their voice and noone is going to be able to silence...
by Kolby Terrell | KOCO News Channel 5 | Oct 20, 2023 | In The News
Oklahoma Islamic groups created a space for Muslims to pray for Palestinians in Gaza after waiting to make sure anyone who wanted to be there would be safe. CAIR-Oklahoma wants the event to be a way for anyone to share stories of family and friends in Gaza. But they...