Tickets on Sale! CAIR Georgia's 3rd Annual Gala, "Faith Led, Justice Driven," on March 9, 2019
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(ATLANTA, GA - 3/9/19) Please join CAIR Georgia for it its third major fundraising banquet, which we plan to hold on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel, God willing. Buy a discounted ticket, reserve a table, or sponsor the event today!
Apply for an Open Communications Position with CAIR Georgia!
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(ATLANTA, GA - 1/23/2019) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR Georgia) today announced that it is accepting applications for the position of Communications Director, as well as communications interns. Candidates interested in applying for the position should email their cover letter, resume, a writing sample, and a list of references to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Responsibilities of the Communications Director include:
- Drafting and editing news releases, media kits, action alerts, press statements, and other communications materials
- Compiling and distributing weekly digital newsletter
CAIR Georgia Attends Swearing-In Ceremony of State Senator Sheikh Rahman, First Muslim Elected To Georgia Legislature
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(ATLANTA, GA - 1/15/2019) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today attended the swearing-in ceremony of State Senator Sheikh Rahman, the first Muslim and first immigrant elected to the Georgia state legislature. Senator Rahman took his oath of office on the Quran, the Islamic holy book, as he stood alongside his wife and children.
Video: Senator Sheikh Rahman's Speech at Swearing-In Ceremony
A diverse audience joined the ceremony in the Georgia State Capitol, which featured interfaith prayers from Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist speakers.
CAIR-Georgia Congratulates Muslim Servicewoman on Winning Navy Promotion, Hijab Approval
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(ATLANTA, GA - 12/11/2018) The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today congratulated Genevra M. Wilson—an American Muslim woman who serves in the United States Navy Reserves—for her elevation to the post of Chief Petty Officer, and for winning approval to continue wearing a hijab with her new uniform.
On July 27th, 2018, CAIR-Georgia sent a letter to the Navy seeking approval for Chief Petty Officer Wilson's religious accommodation request. Wilson continued to wear her hijab while waiting for official approval, which she finally received last month.
SEE: CAIR-Georgia Letter to United States Navy
Chief Petty Officer Wilson appears to be the first Muslim woman in the history of the United States Navy to serve at that rank while wearing a hijab.
In a statement, CAIR-Georgia executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
Chief Petty Officer Wilson appears to be the first Muslim woman in the history of the United States Navy to serve at that rank while wearing a hijab.
In a statement, CAIR-Georgia executive director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said:
"We congratulate Chief Petty Officer Genevra M. Wilson on this historic elevation to her current post, and we thank the U.S. Navy Reserves for approving her request to wear a hijab with her new uniform. By successfully standing up for her rights, Chief Wilson serves as an inspiration to people of all faiths. Chief Wilson also serves as a living reminder that American Muslims play an integral role in every aspect of our nation. We pray that God guides Chief Wilson to continue standing up for her legal rights, and upholding her values, during her career with the United States Navy Reserves."
Video: CAIR-Georgia Seeks Public's Help in Identifying Two Men Who Harassed Muslim Family on Georgia Highway
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| Hits: 259(ATLANTA, GA, 11/27/2018) – The Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Georgia) today called on law enforcement to locate and arrest a driver who used his pickup truck to harass and endanger a Muslim family while they traveled on Highway I-85 in Atlanta on Saturday, Nov. 24th.
During the incident, an unidentified white male riding in the passenger seat of the pickup truck made obscene gestures at a Muslim woman who was wearing a hijab as she rode in a separate car with her family. The pickup truck later swerved into the family's lane, and the passenger again made the same obscene gestures.
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