Being young and Muslim is test of hope

Being young and Muslim is test of hope

Alana Arman had to find her middle ground. As a teenager, she navigated the typical twists and turns of finding her own way. But as a Muslim, she also had to navigate the balance between her religion and the world around her. Read the rest of the article at...
Young Leaders Making an Impact in Policy & Hollywood

Young Leaders Making an Impact in Policy & Hollywood

“The Summit changed my life and showed me that my voice matters and that there is a place for me to make a difference.” Each year, we hear this sentiment from dozens of American Muslim young leaders from universities around the country who gather in Washington, DC for...
The PATRIOT Act: When Reform Isn’t Enough

The PATRIOT Act: When Reform Isn’t Enough

This Sunday, the Senate will debate major provisions of the PATRIOT Act in light of its upcoming expiration. One result of the expiration means that the privacy of Americans’ phone records will be restored. In response to the deadline of the PATRIOT Act, earlier this...
2015 Comminuty Service Award

2015 Comminuty Service Award

MPAC-WNY is pleased to announce 2015 Community Service Awards. Please join us on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Eleventh Annual Banquet of MPAC-WNY to honor two distinguished citizens of WNY for their dedicated service and commitment to improving our region in so many...
The Terrorist Who Got Away

The Terrorist Who Got Away

“Our small group will soon be faced with the fight of our lives. We will offer those lives as collateral to prove our commitment to our God.” When ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi uttered the above statement, Americans shivered from fear. The media dissected this...