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Afghan Refugee Resettlement Highlights Inequities for All Vulnerable Oklahomans

Afghan Refugee Resettlement Highlights Inequities for All Vulnerable Oklahomans

by Lionel Ramos | Oklahoma Watch | Aug 22, 2023 | In The News

Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help. The Yukon residents saw news reports stating that nonprofits leading the resettlement needed volunteers and wasted no time finding out how they could contribute. The moment...
Afghan Refugees Resettled in Oklahoma Still Facing Challenges, Leaders Say

Afghan Refugees Resettled in Oklahoma Still Facing Challenges, Leaders Say

by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Aug 16, 2023 | In The News

While a unified effort to resettle 1,800 Afghans in Oklahoma has been a “monumental achievement,” major challenges persist for these newcomers adjusting to a new culture and way of life. This was the prevailing sentiment of nonprofit leaders, veterans and...
OKC Area Muslims Join Together for Downtown Eid festival

OKC Area Muslims Join Together for Downtown Eid festival

by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Jun 27, 2023 | In The News

Several Oklahoma City area Muslim congregations will come together at a downtown park to mark the end of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca. The “United Eid Festival” is set for 6 p.m. June 30 at Scissortail Park, 300 SW 7. The festival is a...
Oklahoma Muslims to Mark End of Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) With Communal Prayers, Celebrations

Oklahoma Muslims to Mark End of Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj) With Communal Prayers, Celebrations

by CAIR Oklahoma Staff | Jun 27, 2023 | Press Release

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 6/27/2023) – On Wednesday, June 28, Oklahoma Muslims plan to mark the beginning of the holiday, commemorating the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations across the state. The prayers...
Muslim Faith Leader Says He Didn’t Sign Off On Religious Recommendations For Schools

Muslim Faith Leader Says He Didn’t Sign Off On Religious Recommendations For Schools

by Anjelicia Bruton | News 9 | Jun 26, 2023 | In The News

It’s been eight years since a ten commandments monument was removed from State Capitol grounds but now, the fight continues. This time in the classroom. State Superintendent Ryan Walters submitted a list of religious leaders backing the idea of hanging a copy in...
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