by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Aug 14, 2019 | Blog
It’s almost time to go back to school! Whether you’re starting at a new campus, returning to a favorite stomping ground, or sending your kids off to school, take the time to make sure you know your rights as a Muslim in a public school. Although reports of bullying in...
by Angela Singleton, Guest Contributor | Jun 26, 2019 | Blog
While a relatively small but growing number of Muslims in the United States own firearms, members of the Muslim community are disproportionately impacted by gun crime. In particular, gun crime most often impacts men and minorities. The recent rise in hate crime and...
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...
