http://heritage.com/articles/2011/01/19/chelsea_standard/news/doc4d35e72d37d01983675501.txt?viewmode=fullstory Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 By Kevin Doby, Heritage Media Around 200 people packed the Chelsea District Library on Monday night for a forum on Islamic awareness. “People are naturally afraid of what they do not know,” Dawud Walid,… Continue Reading
http://michigancitizen.com/fight-terrorism-not-constitution-p9393-76.htm Fight terrorism, not Constitution By Dawud Walid, Executive Director CAIR-MI While we all are concerned about the overall security of our nation, we must be attentive to the unprecedented surveillance powers and technology being used by various government… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/faith/our-values-tests-of-moral-imagination–did-a-small-town-pass-or-fail/ Our Values: Tests of moral imagination–did a small town pass or fail? By: Wayne Baker Community Contributor This week on Our Values, we’re talking about “moral imagination” in honor of the King holiday. Last night, I had a chance… Continue Reading
Yesterday’s panel discussion titled “Differences Without Divisions: Islam in America” was held at the Chelsea Library in honor of MLK Day. Speakers in order on the audio at Religion writer David Crumm (moderator), Dawud Walid (Executive Director of the Michigan… Continue Reading
http://www.freep.com/article/20110116/OPINION05/101160458/1068/opinion/Dont-rest-until-Kings-entire-dream-is-realized Don’t rest until King’s entire dream is realized By DAWUD WALID The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. many Americans remember is a homogenized version of him that virtually ignores his stance against militarism and his struggle against the exploitation… Continue Reading
Ground Zero Mosque leader calls for unity, healing Protesters interrupt after speech to 500 By NAOMI R. PATTON Detroit Free Press Staff Writer In his first public speaking engagement in Dearborn — months after controversy flared over the construction of… Continue Reading
Yesterday’s forum on religious freedom, which was sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) was held at the Ann Arbor District Library. Speakers in order in the audio: Councilmember Carsten Hohnke, Mary Beijan (ACLU-MI), Rev. Robert Keefer… Continue Reading
http://muslimmedianetwork.com/mmn/?p=7816 Diversity Forum January 13, 2011 by TMO CIOM Press Release Michigan Muslims to hold Diversity Forum in Detroit on MLK Weekend to Build Bridges of Inclusivity (WARREN, MI 8/31/2010) — The Council of Islamic Organizations of Michigan (CIOM) and… Continue Reading
http://www.annarbor.com/faith/local-community-responds-to-hate-by-celebrating-religious-freedom-day/#comments Religious Freedom Day Events “Can I Get Some Respect? Flashpoints and Controversies On Religious Freedom.” Thursday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.-Our nation’s founding documents put forth a vision of the United States as a place for religious freedom, tolerance, and… Continue Reading
I will be on the Angelo Henderson Show this morning from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on 1200 AM in Detroit to discuss the recent tragedy in Tuscon and why politicians and corporate media (except for Keith Olbermann) were quick… Continue Reading