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Clearing Misconceptions about Islam: Full video of event

On the afternoon of Sunday May 21st, the Madison Muslim Community hosted a community event focused on educating and clearing misconceptions about Islam. Around 400 people attended the event which brought in speakers from various parts of the U.S. to cover topics such as what Sharia and jihad really are as well as how women are treated. If you were unable to attend we highly recommend watching the recording of the event using the link below:

http://media.cityofmadison.com/Mediasite/Play/772a790ffb9b4e69a5943099efab835a1d

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Immigration and Refugee Task Force announces Community Engagement Sessions

The Law Enforcement and Leaders of Color Collaboration, founders of the Immigration and Refugee Task Force, announced that they will be holding several community engagement sessions over the coming months as their first step towards building trust, enhancing lines of communication, and addressing concerns within the immigrant and refugee community about law enforcement.

Read more about the announcement and the Immigration and Refugee Task Force.

Schedule for upcoming Community Engagement Sessions:

Thursday, July 6th from 9 to 11 a.m. at Centro Hispano (810 W Badger Rd. in Madison)

Wednesday, July 19, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Catholic Multicultural Center (1862 Beld St. in Madison)