AMA Fundraiser for Cynthia
Rodriguez Matthews
(L
to R): Mohammad Ashrif, Cynthia Matthews and Talat KhanSanchez |
The American Muslim Alliance
chapters of Claremont and Rancho Cucamonga from Congressional
District 26 held a fundraiser for Cynthia Rodriguez Matthews,
Congressional candidate, on October 27, 2006. The candidate
had been endorsed by the American Muslim Alliance and CAIR.
The event was held at the Alladdin Restaurant in Clairmont,
CA. The fundraiser also proved to be a candidate forum and
Matthews promised the gathering to support civil rights legislation
that would help the Muslims.
There are two AMA chapters in this District: the President
of Clairmont Chapter is Dr. Zaher Azzawi and that of the Rancho
Cucamonga is Dr. Talat Khan.
Dr. Azzawi stressed the imperative need of the Muslims to
go out to vote.
Mr. Mohammed Ashrif from The Riverside Chapter of AMA informed
the gathering about the AMA, its objectives and role in the
political system.
(L
to R): Omar Zaki and Dr. Zaher Azzawi |
Dr Talat Khan informed the audience
about the role of AMA in facilitating Muslims quest for political
positions. She also pointed out that AMA operates on democratic
principles. It takes the feedback of Muslims from all its100+
chapters in different states all over the US and releases
an Election Poll Advisory which is circulated and is a good
guide to Muslims at the time of voting. She also advised Muslims
that they stand a good chance to win and get their proposals
across if they vote with their full strength.
Cynthia Matthews assured that she was a civil rights supporter
and was always there to help repeal the Patrot Act and support
minority issues. Cynthia is a Democrat and ran against the
incumbent Republican candidate David Drier.
American Muslim Alliance is an organization that works for
the empowerment of Muslims in the political arena to teach
them to get involved politically and in the voting process
and to help Muslims run for political offices.
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