by Mana Tahaie, Guest Contributor | Apr 26, 2019 | Blog
Ramadan starts at sunset next Sunday, May 5th! Here’s my annual roundup of inclusive workplace practices to support your Muslim colleagues and clients: RAMADAN OVERVIEW As with any religious group, Muslims practice differently from generation to generation and...
by Guest Post by Legal Intern Armando Melendez | Apr 2, 2019 | Blog
“What issue matters the most to you?” This was a question I asked because it was what I was supposed to say. At the time, I didn’t realize how significant the answer I received truly was. It was March 4th, 2019 and a gathering of individuals from the Muslim community...
by Lani Habrock | Mar 25, 2019 | Blog, Uncategorized
This session started out with nearly 3,000 bills filed. Now, after last week’s deadline for them to pass out of their chamber of origin, less than 1,000 are left. This session has, thus far, had a different vibe than recent past years. There’s more of an air or...
by JoBeth Hamon | Mar 12, 2019 | Blog
It’s still hard for me to believe, but just a few weeks ago I was elected to be the city councilor for Ward 6 of Oklahoma City. I still have until April 9 before I am sworn in and am grateful for this time to meet with city staff and prepare to take office. Over the...
by Adam Soltani | Mar 8, 2019 | Blog
February 27, 2015. I remember that day as if it had just unraveled before me. Each and every occurrence of that day deeply is etched in the memories of my heart and mind. A day of hope and despair. A day of excitement and caution. A day of calmness and anxiety. You...
by Lani Habrock, Government Affairs Director | Feb 15, 2019 | Blog
Each year, CAIR Oklahoma (CAIR-OK) develops policy priorities to advance key issues and promote civic engagement among Oklahoma Muslims. The priorities are informed by research, community interest, and CAIR-OK’s mission, and is approved by our Board of Directors. If...
