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Read our written Senate testimony
No community should have to exist in a state of fear because of their perceived religious beliefs. And yet, for many American Muslim families across the nation, that is our reality. This is why MPAC has made it a policy priority to address the increase in religiously...
100 days in, is America Great Again?
The first 100 days of an administration is an important benchmark – a benchmark that Mr. Trump set for himself in his Contract with the American Voter which begins, “What follows is my 100-day action plan to Make America Great Again.” So, has this administration...
New Immigration Policies Harm American Families
In the months following President Trump’s January 25th executive order regarding immigration and border security, there has been a significant increase in Immigrant and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and deportations. Within a span of three months, ICE arrested over...
Outstanding Millennial Scholarship
One of the highlights of the Thirteenth Annual MPAC-WNY Banquet will be introducing the concept of the Outstanding American Muslim Millennial from WNY. Representative American Muslim Millennial from Western New York will be honored at the banquet . We are blessed with...
Standing In Solidarity With Our Jewish Friends
Standing In Solidarity With Our Jewish Friends The Executive Board and the membership of MPAC-WNY, as well as the wider Muslim community, is dismayed and distraught with the recent desecration of Jewish cemetery in St. Louis and dozens of threats and attacks on Jewish...
WNY Muslim Leader Says Trump Ban Could Hurt U.S. War on Terror
By Kevin Jolly Updated Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 06:46 PM EST 5 5 Related Stories Judge Blocks Deportations as Protesters Rally Against Trump Travel Ban Updated 01/29/2017 03:12 AM Impromptu Protest Turns into Celebration at Buffalo Niagara International Airport...
Syrian Refugees in Buffalo
November 2, 2016 Dear Community Member: Asalam-Alaikum; We need your help in settling refugees that are coming to Buffalo by sponsoring just ONE Family. And, your sponsorship will have significant returns for you and the community you live in, Insha-Allah. But, first,...
2016 Presidential Election
Dear Community Member: 2016 Presidential Election is shaping up to be a critical election in defining who we are, as a Nation, and what we stand for. It’s incumbent upon every one of us to participate in this elections at every level of the government and have your...
Greetings for Eid-ul-Adha
Dear Community Members: Asalam-Alaikum, Shalom, Greetings; Eid-Mubarak (Greetings) to the entire Muslim Umma (Community) on the special occasion of Eid-ul-Adha on Monday, September 12, 2016. May Allah (God) make this a joyous Eid for you and your entire family. May...
My Reflections on the 15th Observance of September 11, 2001
For our generation September 11, 2001 is the day that will forever remain in infamy. On this date a depraved band of zealots unleashed the most vile form of iniquity and hate upon unsuspecting innocents. These criminals committed the most atrocious and wicked act of...
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