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June 2019
Beyond the Ban: Resisting Structural Islamophobia
June 26 is the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Muslim Ban. On that date, ISPU will join the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee, Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative, Justice for Muslims Collective, and Advocates for Youth in hosting an event to explore the…
Find out more »August 2019
ISPU at ISNA 2019
ISPU is coming to the 2019 ISNA Convention in Houston! We hope you'll come visit us in the bazaar and at our educational session: The Power to Strengthen Our Democracy Sunday, 2:00–3:15 p.m. | Room 371A & 371D “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the…
Find out more »September 2019
When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom
ISPU and the Religious Freedom Center will host a celebration of the publication of ISPU Scholar Asma Uddin’s When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom. The event will kick-off with Uddin in conversation with Tom Gjelten of National Public Radio,…
Find out more »9/11 Anniversary Town Hall: The Targeting of Institutions
Hosted by the Arab American National Museum, in partnership with ISPU, the 5th Annual 9/11 Anniversary Town Hall will explore how the national security state targets Islamic institutions, and the impact of this issue on community. In the aftermath of 9/11, institutions that serve the…
Find out more »November 2019
Leadership in an Era of Islamophobia: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Debbie Almontaser
On November 7, ISPU's Petra Alsoofy will interview Dr. Debbie Almontaser in Ann Arbor, and you're invited to join us! Don't miss our conversation about Islamophobia, religious-based bullying, and leadership in an era of hate, made possible by our partners at the University of Michigan…
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December 2019
ISPU at MAS-ICNA 2019
ISPU is coming to the 2019 MAS-ICNA Convention in Chicago! We hope you’ll come visit our sessions in RM S106 on Sunday, December 29—we'll be there all day. A Mercy to Humanity: American Muslim Views on Poverty and Philanthropy 10–11 a.m. | RM S106 Muslim…
Find out more »January 2020
Why Muslims Are Vital to American Progress
For almost two decades Muslim Americans have been telling the world what they condemn and what they are not. It’s time to show the world who they are and what they contribute. In this research driven lecture, ISPU’s Director of Research will share the little…
Find out more »February 2020
Muslims in America: How well do you know them?
Which faith community is America's youngest? How many American Muslims live below the poverty line? Why do some Muslim women wear hijab? ISPU Executive Director Meira Neggaz will answer all of these questions and more at North Carolina State University. After her presentation, a panel…
Find out more »March 2020
Capitol Hill Briefing
Religious-Based Bullying and Discrimination Please join us for a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss religious-bullying and religious discrimination. We'll highlight key research findings on these topics from some of the most highly impacted communities: Muslim Americans and Sikh Americans. ISPU will host this briefing…
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