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Advocates, students and faith leaders press for permanent commission on American Muslims
Summary
A broad coalition told the committee that H.3351/S.2134, which would create a state commission on the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims, is needed to address Islamophobia in schools, workplaces and public life and to build trust between Muslim communities and government.
Witnesses told the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight on Oct. 29 that Massachusetts should establish a permanent state commission to promote the civil rights and inclusion of American Muslims.
Tahira Amatul Wadud, executive director of CAIR Massachusetts, said the commonwealth is home to "more than 150,000 Muslims" and presented written documentation she said details ongoing challenges in workplaces, schools and public spaces. "This bill is long…
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