American Islamic Congress opens Newbury Street cultural center in Boston

BOSTON, Nov. 23, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) today announced the grand-opening of its new cultural center on Dec. 2, 2011 at 38 Newbury Street. The event will feature Congressman Michael Capuano, AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij, and local American Muslim artists. “We are thrilled to establish a welcoming home in the heart…

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The Christian Science Monitor: Religious freedom no match for Washington gridlock?

Read Howard LaFranchi’s article about AIC’s efforts to secure the passage legislation to reauthorize USCIRF (United States Commission on International Religious Freedom). AIC’s John T. Pinna is quoted: ““We have a key tool on our belt for addressing all the universal rights that we as Americans advocate, and we’d lose this special tool for advocating…

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American Muslim community calls on Senator Durbin to support international religious freedom

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2011 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) yesterday delivered a letter to Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), exhorting him to release his “call back” of H.R. 2867 and allow this bill to pass by unanimous consent before Nov. 18. H.R. 2867, also known as the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reform and Reauthorization Act…

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