Muslim Voices in American Politics

Does the political system work for the Muslim community? Can we make it work for us? How can the Muslim community take leadership and ownership of issues that are important not just to our community but to all Americans? Come learn about different ways to help bring about political change !
WHAT: MUSLIM VOICES IN AMERICAN POLITICS
WHERE & WHEN:
1. ICPC, 152 Derrom Ave., Paterson, NJ 07504 on Friday, November 16, 2007 @ 6:30pm
2. MehfileShaheKhurasan, 127 Liberty Rd., Englewood, NJ 07631 on Sat. Nov. 17, 2007 @ 3:00pm
3. ISCJ, 4145 Rt. 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 on Sunday, November 18, 2007 @ 10:00am
CONTACT: Afsheen Shamsi, 908-938-5990 or ashamsi@cair.com
Speaker Corey Saylor is CAIR's National Legislative Director. He has more than a decade of nonprofit political communications, legislative advocacy, and media relations experience. Saylor played a pivotal role in advocacy campaigns drawing concessions from corporate giants such as Burger King and Bell Helicopter-Boeing. Most major national and international media, including London’s Financial Times, the New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, Fox News, and NPR have sought Saylor's opinions.
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), America's largest Islamic civil liberties group, has 32 offices and chapters nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.

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