by Tara Grigson | The Collegian | Nov 16, 2015 | In The News
CAIR-OK, a local American-Islamic relations organization, was met with hate when it participated in the Tulsa Veteran’s Day parade with the intention of supporting American troops. This response was completely unwarranted. CAIR-Oklahoma is the Oklahoma branch of the...
The controversy surrounding an Oklahoma Muslim group’s historic participation in the Tulsa Veterans Day parade didn’t amount to a response that could have overshadowed the spirit of the event honoring the nation’s service members. Members of the Oklahoma Chapter of...
Tulsa’s annual Veterans Day Parade is always one of the more moving parades. It stirs the patriotism and the heart of even the most cynical. It is the city’s chance to say thank-you to all those who served this country, and the chance to reflect on what they...
For the first time, Oklahoma Muslims will have a float in the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Tulsa on Nov. 11, and not all parade participants are happy about it. “It’s something we have been wanting to do for years,” said Adam Soltani, executive director of the...
On May 27th, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day, a day of remembrance for the men and women who have died fighting in the United States armed forces. On this Memorial Day, I want to draw attention to the Muslim Americans who have died in battle for the United...
