Combat Hate and Build a Future of Understanding and Unity
Help Us Finish the First-Ever Documentary on the History of Islam in Oklahoma
The CAIR-Oklahoma Documentary Film Project tells an untold story of courage, faith, and resilience in the face of rising hate. Featuring two American Muslim women, this documentary explores their separate journeys into faith and how they became leaders in their community in the heartland of America. It shines a light on the history of Islam in Oklahoma and the challenges posed by Islamophobia in a post-9/11 world. More than just a film, it’s a movement—a tool for educating, healing, and bringing communities together.
Why Now?
YOU have the power to Make a Difference!
In 2023, CAIR received 8,061 complaints nationwide, the highest number in its 30-year history. This marks a 56 percent jump over the previous year, driven largely by the escalation of violence in Israel and Palestine in October 2023. Behind these numbers are human tragedies, making our documentary more critical than ever. We have completed the filming, thanks to seed funding from Oklahoma Humanities, but we need your help to finalize the documentary and make it available to schools, communities, and organizations across the state. Our goal is to release the film in Ramadan 2025.
Your support will ensure that this film is not only completed but also widely distributed. Through screenings across Oklahoma, televised viewings, and educational resources, we will spark conversations that foster empathy and understanding in communities often divided by fear and misunderstanding. The documentary is part of the solution to the rise in Islamophobia, addressing hate that stems from ignorance by humanizing Muslims and dispelling myths and misunderstandings.
JOIN US IN BUILDING A FUTURE FILLED WITH UNITY
By donating today and making this documentary possible, you’re championing a movement to combat Islamophobia and promote understanding. Your contribution helps illuminate the stories of resilience and faith, fostering an environment where every individual is valued and respected. Together, we can inspire a community that prioritizes understanding over division.
This program is funded, in part, by the National Endowment for the Humanities’ United We Stand initiative, and funding was made possible by Oklahoma Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Oklahoma Humanities.