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CAIR-CT Rep Joins Panel on Racial Profiling and Islamophobia
 Posted 04/23/12
WEST HARTFORD Racial and ethnic profiling has real costs and laws that enable it often have unplanned consequences, four experts involved in studying and combatting profiling said Wednesday night in a forum prompted in part by the East Haven police profiling investigation.
By the end of 2007 it became evident that the CAIR-CT work load was getting overwhelming to be adequately handled by volunteers only. In 2008 the Board decided to add a paid staff position to
enhance CAIR-CT’s operational capabilities. Br. Mongi Dhaouadi was extended a paid position to lead CAIR-CT operations. At this time the CAIR-CT office was moved from New London to Hartford giving us a central location and proximity to the government offices in the capital city.
Last December, 2011 CAIR-CT held our 7th Annual Banquet in Hartford. The event themed “Making Democracy Work” was attended by over 300 CAIR supporters from across the State and dignitaries, such as- Imam Siraj Wahhaj, Br. Ahmed Bedier, Sharif El-Gamal and Senator Richard Blumenthal and others. I asked the audience for a show of hands on three questions; first- do you feel things are better for Muslims today than they were in the days following 9-11?
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Know Your Board Member
Posted 04/23/12
Imam Kashif Abdul Karim is a pivotal component in the connecticut muslim community. As the Imam of Hartford's historic Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford he has been influential in muslim rights and activism, interfaith dialogues, anti-terror discussions..
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Muslimah Get-A-Way
Posted 04/23/12
Masjid Al-Islam This retreat is called "Muslimah Get-A-Way". It is a retreat that recognized the value and worth of Muslim women and all women. The ongoing theme is. Remember me and I will remember you...
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Announcements
CAIR-CT Offers
"Know Your Rights Session" to Masjids
CAIR-CT Executive
Director Mongi Dhaouadi is providing Know Your
Rights sessions to Masjids by request.
The presentation includes information on how to file
civil cases, your rights during an airport security
check, and how to interact with law enforcement.
We advise every Masjid to call Sr. Nasiha or Brother
Mongi at 860-514-8038 or 860-247-CAIR to schedule a
day that would be best for their community.
CAIR-CT also offers
Friday khutbas to many mosques and Islamic centers
throughout CT in order to educate the community about civil
rights and many other issues that effect local Muslims.
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CAIR-CT Newletter Volume 2, Issue 2 May 2012