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...
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...
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...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Jun 24, 2023 | In The News
A Muslim leader said he was shocked on Friday to discover he had been listed as a member of an advisory group recommending that copies of the Ten Commandments be placed in public school classrooms across Oklahoma. Masood Abdul-Haqq, of Oklahoma City, current board...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Apr 1, 2023 | In The News
Several elected leaders joined Oklahoma Muslims for a recent event focusing on Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Hosted by the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the annual “Ramadan Iftar With Elected Leaders” featured...
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Mar 14, 2023 | In The News
The importance of engaging with elected leaders in an era of increased polarization came to the forefront time and time again as Muslim Oklahomans gathered in Oklahoma City on Monday for an annual advocacy event. More than 100 people registered for the ninth annual...
