On Thursday, November 17, 2016 The American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee honored three young adults who represent the next generation of activists working toward social justice in their communities with the 2016 Benjamin S. Pressnell Bill of Rights Award. Amongst the individuals awarded was one of our own, Drost Kokoye, board member of the American muslim Advisory Council. Drost Kokoye, a first-year law student, is a vocal and passionate grassroots mobilizer across the state. She has organized and supported vigils, rallies and awareness programs around the issues of religious freedom, fair treatment of immigrants and refugees, racial justice and police accountability, voting rights and more. Drost’s leadership has broken social barriers and fostered greater understanding and interaction with Tennessee’s Muslim community. As a Board Member of AMAC Drost has worked diligently over the years 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. We thank Drost for her work and on behalf of the Muslim Community throughout the state of Tennessee we congradulate Drost Kokoye for being awarded the 2016 Benjamin S. Pressnell Bill of Rights Award.
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AMACThe American Muslim Advisory Council serves as a bridge between the Tennessee Muslim community and federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as other government and private agencies. Our mission at AMAC is to foster mutual trust and protect all Tennesseans against prejudice, terrorism and other criminal acts through education, communication and empowerment. ArchivesCategories |