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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    Emgage Action Condemns Murder of George Floyd

    May 27, 2020 Washington, D.C.- Emgage Action, a national Muslim American advocacy organization, condemns the murder of George Floyd, a black man who reportedly told a police officer kneeling on his neck that he couldn’t breath. He was pronounced dead hours later. His death is reminiscent of Eric Garner, who desperately pleaded “I can’t breathe” while being

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    Emgage Action Condemns MSNBC Host Joy Ann Reid’s Islamophobic Comments

    September 8, 2020 Washington, D.C.- MSNBC host Joy Ann Reid claimed that “Muslim leaders…talk a lot of violent talk and encourage their supporters…to commit violence.” She further compared “the way Muslims act” to Trump and his followers. “Reid’s flippant statements are Islamophobic, and stoke hate by generalizing billions of Muslims as ‘violent.’ We are calling

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    National Muslim Organization Demands Muslim Representation at Democratic National Convention

    Washington, D.C.- With the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday, national Muslim organization, Emgage Action, released a statement on the failure to include a Muslim speaker within the program lineup. “Joe Biden’s presence address to millions of Muslim Americans across the country at our summit was unprecedented, and represented a positive step in the Democratic party’s

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    National Muslim Org Condemns FOX News Host Tucker Carlson for Islamophobic Segment

    On FOX News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight, host Carlson and guest Ayan Hirsi Ali responded to Biden’s address to Muslim American voters at Emgage Action’s “Million Muslim Votes” Summit. The summit, featuring Biden and numerous prominent elected officials, was unprecedented in the way that American politicians have addressed Muslim American communities. During the show, Ali claimed “If he [Biden] is

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    National Muslim Organization Applauds Removal of Islamophobic Official From Consideration at Pentagon

    Washington, D.C.- A U.S. Senate committee canceled a confirmation hearing for General Anthony Tata, President Donald Trump’s pick for a senior Pentagon official position. General Tata has been criticized for a history of Islamophobic comments. Emgage Action has worked diligently for General Tata’s nomination to be rejected. The organization obtained an exclusive quote from Vice

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org September 14, 2020

    National Muslim Org Calls for Boycott of Mulan and Apology From Disney

    Washington, D.C. – This past weekend, Disney’s highly-anticipated remake of Mulan was released. It was filmed in various regions across China, including Xinjiang– a site where over one million Uyghur Muslims have been imprisoned in concentration camps. This minority population in China have been subjected to forced sterilization campaigns, rendering their circumstances a recognized genocide.

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org August 11, 2020

    Emgage Action Statement on Biden’s Historic Vice Presidential Pick

    August 11, 2020 Emgage Action Statement on Biden’s Historic Vice Presidential PickWashington, D.C.- Sen. Kamala Harris has been announced as Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential pick. Harris is now the first black and South Asian American woman to run on a major political party’s presidential ballot. “Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential pick is historic: Harris is the

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org July 20, 2020

    ICYMI: Biden Pledges to End Muslim Ban on Day One of His Presidency at Event Hosted by Emgage Action

    July 20, 2020 ICYMI: Biden Pledges to End Muslim Ban on Day One of His Presidency at Event Hosted by Emgage Action   Washington, D.C.- Today, Vice President Joe Biden addressed Muslim American communities across the country at Emgage Action’s historic “Million Muslim Votes Summit.” During his address, he vowed to end the Muslim Ban

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  • By: djones@emgageusa.org July 10, 2020

    National Muslim Organization Applauds BREATHE Act, Introduced by Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Pressley

    July 10, 2020 National Muslim Organization Applauds BREATHE Act, Introduced by Rep. Tlaib and Rep. Pressley  Washington, DC- Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ayanna Pressley have introduced the BREATHE Act, which organizers are calling a modern-day Civil Rights Act. The legislation, drafted in partnership with the Movement for Black Lives, would divest from prisons and police

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