by Adam Soltani | Aug 10, 2022 | Blog
Halal Things Considered is the newest web series from CAIR Oklahoma, providing you with important news for Oklahoma’s Muslim community and beyond. Episode 003 – ‘The Panhandle, Midterm Elections, and Mary’s Little Lamb’ In this third...
by Chelsea Weeks and Janelle Stecklein | The Claremore Daily Progress | Jul 29, 2022 | In The News
CLAREMORE – A state senate candidate from Rogers County is being called out for what critics say is hate speech targeting a number of different groups. District 2 Republican candidate Jarrin Jackson has made posts that are criticized as anti-Semitic, homophobic...
by Faija Islam, Legal Intern | Jul 29, 2022 | Blog
DISCLAIMER: The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author alone and do not reflect the organization’s stance on any political issue. CAIR-OK is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.) This summer has been a whirlwind of decisions at the...
by Lauren Daniels | KFOR News Channel 4 | Jul 25, 2022 | In The News
EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – In Oklahoma, there are 1,800 new neighbors who have fled from Afghanistan this year. As you can imagine, it’s been a massive change for them – and leadership is putting out a new guide for us to help them in their new journey. “It took us...
by Adam Soltani | Jul 13, 2022 | Blog
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 7/13/2022) — The Oklahoma Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today announced the release of its updated digital “Guide to Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma.” SEE: Digital Guide to Islam and Muslims in Oklahoma Guide to...
by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Jul 8, 2022 | Blog
Although the legislative session ended in May, legislators are still going to be working through this Fall. One of the things they do is hold Interim Studies, studies of legislative or policy issues that may have been the subject of previous bills, or emerging issues...
by Adam Soltani | Jul 6, 2022 | Press Release
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 7/6/2021) — On Saturday, July 9, Oklahoma Muslims will mark the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, called Hajj, with communal prayers and celebrations at locations around the state. The prayers and the holiday that follows Hajj are called Eid...
by Veronica Laizure, Civil Rights Director | Jun 30, 2022 | Blog
Oklahoma’s June Primary Election presented few surprises in a field crowded with Republican contenders for a handful of national seats. The Oklahoma Election Board reports show that only 32% of registered Republicans showed up to vote, and a dismal 15% of Democrats...
by Akbar Ali, Summer 2022 Outreach Intern | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Introduction In the past twenty years, since the tragic events of 9/11, there exist numerous misconceptions about the Islamic faith. People in America have a lazy understanding of Islam and the Muslim people, much of which has been fueled by the media and politics....
by Carla Hinton | The Oklahoman | Jun 23, 2022 | In The News
Editor’s note: This story contains some spoilers about the new Disney+ show “Ms. Marvel.” So much of what the Edmond teen saw on the screen was familiar to her — the rhythm of an iconic Pakistani song, a character’s selection of a mango at a...
