Statement from Coffee County Mayor David Pennington: "As the Mayor of Coffee County I apologize to the Muslim people. I have no control over what the commissioners do outside of public meetings. I personally wouldn't have done it, I have a great relationship with the Muslim community."
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Rep. Diane Black supports while Rep. Blackburn, Sen. Corker & Sen. Alexander spin Trump's despicable attacks on Muslim Gold Star family
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This election year in particular, many Muslims say they feel like they've become pawns in a political game. Candidates score points by blaming them for violence perpetrated by other people.
"People do not support racists or candidates who want to drive a wedge in our community. People will support candidates who build bridges and unite communities." - said Saleh Sbenaty, the chairman of the ICM's Outreach Committee
American Center for Outreach's Executive Director featured on Fox 17's piece "Controversial Dutch politician Geert Wilders a guest of TN delegate at RNC"
When asked about what TN Muslims would think of Wilders, TN Sen. Ketron said, "I have a Muslim who’s one of my best friends..."
Anti-Muslim Dutch politician hosted @ #RNCinCLE by @TNGOP highlights trend of fear trumping traditional American values
Seeing Others as Collectively Evil Is the Root of All Evil
Philip Zimbardo, a former president of the American Psychological Association, observed that the American soldiers who committed atrocities at the Abu Ghraib prison were not inherently evil: “The line between good and evil is permeable. Any of us can move across it… I argue that we all have the capa...
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Nashville Republican attacked by primary challenger who claims welcoming refugees is welcoming Da'esh (ISIS/ISIL)
Eid Mubarak! To celebrate we put together a short stroll down memory lane. Thank you all for the years of support!
Finding patriotism where others see threats
Pls thank Tim Ghiann @NewsBrother!
From the article:
...Standing by the Islamic Center on 12th Avenue South, I finally stumble upon patriotism, a dose of the old red, white and blue, a reason to celebrate America, to, for a moment at least, swell with Yankee Doodle pride in this savage summer of slaughter.
North Alabama Congressman Mo Brooks (R) said the American Muslim community would "kill every homosexual in the United States of America" if they had their way.
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Nashville-area Muslims coping with Ramadan negativity
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!['Please join us in thanking @[307394535360:274:Sen. Jeff Yarbro] (@yarbro) who proudly represents ALL the people in his District! #NashvilleMuslimDay2016
He brought the following proclamation (text below) from the Tennessee Senate!
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, The Nashville Muslim community is a particularly excellent example of our nation’s motto, e pluribus unum, or in English, out of many one; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Muslims are extraordinarily diverse, hailing from over 40 distinct ethnicities, and people from virtually every racial, social, economic, educational and professional background; and
WHEREAS, Muslims believe, that mankind was created as various nations and tribes so that we may get to know one another, and it is in this spirit that Nashville Muslims leverage their tremendous diversity to create fellowship and forge positive relationships across our city; and
WHEREAS, Nashville shines as a modern American success story in part because of the many Muslim families and individuals who chose to live their lives, build their homes, and share their beautiful traditions, cultures and talents here; and
WHEREAS, Nashville is and will remain a welcoming city, a city that embraces all people of goodwill – regardless of their religion or background – with more than mere tolerance, but with appreciation; and
WHEREAS, Nashville's faith community, business leaders, nonprofit organizations and civic institutions continue to work together to ensure a safe, peaceful and enjoyable place for all people; and
WHEREAS, Nashville Muslims, remain a key contributor to Metro Nashville’s vitality and growth by virtue of their consistent and exceptional outreach efforts; now, therefore,
I Ron Ramsey, Speaker of the Senate of the One Hundred Ninth General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, at the request of and in conjunction with Senator Jeff Yarbro, do hereby proclaim that we welcome Nashville's Muslim community on April 30, 2016, as well join with them in celebration of Muslim Community Recognition Day and recognize them for their varied contributions to the city of Nashville.
Proclaimed in Nashville, Tennessee, on this the 30th day of April 2016.'](https://scontent.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-0/p100x100/13102697_932690733495650_7259638690729875187_n.jpg?oh=b65222f1a920357deb43c451d7a2aff4&oe=58132D04)
- Tennessee Muslims appalled by Florida shootings, condemn targeted vi...olence and hate (NASHVILLE, TN June 12, 2016) The Tennessee Muslim community condemns this morning’s attack on a Gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. This horrific act of targeted violence claimed the lives of fifty people and injured fifty-three more, making it the deadliest mass shooting in American history. The shooter has been identified as Omar S. Mateen. At this time the motive(s) of this attack remain unclear. However, the shooter’s father stated on MSNBC “that his son became very angry after seeing two men kissing in Miami months ago” and there are reports that Mateen had expressed support for the terrorist organization Daesh, also known as ISIS or ISIL. “We cannot allow mass murders, terrorists or the voices of hate to turn Americans against one another,” said Paul Galloway Executive Director of the American Muslim Advisory Council. “What is needed right now is a focus on healing, prayer, and the deepening of relationships across lines that too often divide us.” The Tennessee Muslim community joins with our neighbors and all people of goodwill as we pray for the victims, their families and all of their loved ones. We also pray for and thank the first responders and law enforcement professionals whose duty it was to respond to this terrible attack for their lifesaving service. The American Muslim Advisory Council is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Our mission is to foster mutual trust and respect among all people through civic engagement, community building and media relations in order to protect all Tennesseans from prejudice and targeted violence. See More
- ACTION ALERT: please contact your state legislators using the link b...elow. Let them know it's NOT acceptable to discriminate against Tennessee Muslims and spread hate propoganda! https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww3.thedatabank.com%2Fdpg%2F498%2Fpm.asp%3Fid%3D52404%26nav%3D1%26aacwc%3D371564983514989052404174467126&h=tAQFfw5Wx See More
- TIRRC's report documents xenophobia in Tennessee! "Lessons on counte...ring anti-refugee backlash from Tennessee" Find out more here: http://www.tnimmigrant.org/refugee-report/ See More
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