(Washington, D.C., 04/27/19) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) extends the deepest sympathy to the Jewish community following the shooting that took place on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Congregation Chabad in Poway, in California. AIC expresses solidarity with the victims and their families. We condemn the violent attacks and encourage resilience and the…
Read MoreAIC Extends Sympathy to the Victims of Christchurch Mosques in New Zealand’s Shooting, Their Families, and the Whole Muslim Community Around the World. (Washington, D.C. 03/15/2019) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), first and foremost, extends the deepest condolences to the Muslim community following the shooting that took place today at two different mosques in…
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Read More(Washington, D.C., 10/28/18) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), first and foremost, extends the deepest sympathy to the Jewish community following the shooting that took place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AIC expresses solidarity with the 11 killed, and the victims’ families. AIC vehemently condemns the…
Read MoreToday we remember the innocent lives lost seventeen years ago in a senseless act of hate and violence. As we mourn with the families of those who perished, we are each transported back to that horrific day. In our grief and pain, we rededicate ourselves to our promise to never forget and to make this…
Read MoreAs the semester is coming to a close we would like to inform you about the revitalization of our video competition. Participants will have access to training videos, as well as technical advice on how to make the video! The themes that we would like you to incorporate into your (45-120 second film) are: Responding…
Read MoreIslam Around the World is a series of events where college students celebrate the diversity of Muslim Communities. This year Project Nur Chapters at George Washington University, the American University, and Howard University hosted an event to celebrate International Women’s Day, inviting entrepreneurial women to speak about activism, diversity, and the power of women. Learn…
Read MoreThe American Islamic Congress (AIC) would like to praise the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to maintain the suspension of the travel ban on persons from seven Muslim-majority nations. When American Muslim citizens, green card holders, and refugees are denied religious freedom, freedom of movement and due process, we must all stand in solidarity…
Read MoreBy Matthew Agar, Program Coordinator, American Islamic Congress This is the first piece in a series on Muslims and the 2016 Presidential Elections. This election has turned out to be a monumental moment for Muslim Americans. Of the substantive issues brought up during the Presidential debates, issues of Islamophobia, countering violent extremism, and refugees are front…
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: American Islamic Congress 1718 M Street NW, #243 Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 457-5890 www.aicongress.org “AIC Extends Sympathy to the Victims of the Orlando Shooting, their Families, and the LGBT community” (Washington, D.C., 6/13/16) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), first and foremost, extends the deepest sympathies with the LGBT community following…
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