September 18-25, 2016 is known as a week of taking action against violence around the U.S. and worldwide. During this week Muslims throughout Tennessee band together with different organizations to take a stand against violence. Starting the week off on Sunday, September 18, 2016 Kalimah Azeez Rashada Memphis Program Manager for the American Muslim Advisory Council spoke at Campaign Nonviolence interfaith vigil at the National Civil Rights Museum. "Like all other major religions in the world, Al-Islam shares the vision of a nonviolent city where we all live in peace," said Kalimah Azeez Rashada Memphis Program Manager for the American Muslim Advisory Council On Saturday, September 25, 2016 Muslims in Nashville, TN joined in the 2016 Walk Against Crime closing out the week of nonviolence.
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On Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Davidson County Sheriff's Dept worked hand in hand with the American Muslim Advisory Council to provide cultural awareness training on Muslim communities, cultural diversity and issues relating to securing inmates and religious accommodation. The American Muslim Advisory Council works tirelessly to bridge between the Tennessee Muslim community and federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as other government and private agencies. "It is an honor to work with a diverse group of citizens who dedicates their lives to protect and serve Tennesseans," said Kalimah Azeez Rashada Memphis Program Manager of the American Muslim Advisory Council. Thank you Davidson County Sheriff's Dept., today's Islam, Nashville Muslims & Correctional Officer's training session was an outstanding success! Your leadership, commitment excellence, community relations and diversity make Middle Tennessee proud! |
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 |