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...
by Lani Habrock | Feb 4, 2019 | Blog
The State of the State Address by newly elected Governor Kevin Stitt started by reiterating his commitment to “make Oklahoma a top ten state.” He gave a three-pronged approach to achieve this lofty goal. The first being to bring talent from across the state to serve...
by Betty Lee, Guest Contributor | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog
Wrapping up 2018 Lani Habrock, CAIR Oklahoma Government Affairs Director, had sent out a survey to CAIR OK members to ascertain what issues members regarded as important for CAIR OK to tackle in the 2019 legislative year. The results came back from the survey that...
by Tyrese Rice, Spring 2018 Community Outreach Intern | Jan 17, 2019 | Blog
Every Friday is usually the same at the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City. We listen to our weekly khutbah (religious message based on the Qur’an and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad) before offering our prayers in the early afternoon. On Friday, January 11th...
by Bill O'Brien, Guest Contributor | Against the Grain Blog | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog
Basheer Jones is a member of the city council of Cleveland, Ohio, and was the first member of the Muslim faith to be elected to that post. He is 2006 graduate cum laude of Morehouse College. Prior to his election, he had been a community activist and radio commentator...
