THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MUSLIM COUNCIL Blog

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Maryland Muslim Lobby Day 2024

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | February 14, 2024

  After years of online lobbying due to Covid, a coalition of Maryland Muslim organizations will be lobbying our state elected officials on issues of concern to the Muslim community. We invite the Prince George’s County Muslim community to join…

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PGCMC Joins Maryland Muslim Organizations Statewide in Support of Palestinians

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | December 12, 2023

Maryland Muslim Organizations Statement in Solidarity with the Palestinian People October 18, 2023 We, the undersigned organizations, grieve for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Palestine and the loss of life in Israel and the tremendous loss of life in the…

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SOLD OUT – PGCMC Community Fundraising Dinner – “Empowering Our Community Through Civic Engagement”

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | October 26, 2023

SOLD OUT Support PGCMC’s Efforts to Toward Improved Policies for the Muslim Community Saturday, November 4, 2023 Diyanet Center of America 9610 Good Luck Road (Ottoman Room in the Restaurant) Keynote by County Executive and U.S. Senate Candidate Angela Alsobrooks…

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New Mayor of College Park, MD

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | July 16, 2023

Longtime District 1 Councilmember and practicing Muslim Fazlul Kabir has been sworn in as the new Mayor of College Park in a special election that concluded on May 6, 2023. The special election was held as a result of the…

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1st Annual Golf Fundraiser & Clinic

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | September 12, 2022

Platinum Sponsors ($5,000) receive: • Two complimentary foursomes (includes first choice of special guest or golf pro) • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in all media (press releases, radio spots, ads, e-newsletter, social media) • Name recognition on Prince George’s County…

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WES MOORE, CHRIS VAN HOLLEN, BROOKE LIERMAN AND ANGELA ALSOBROOKS HEAD PGCMC LIST OF ENDORSED CANDIDATES

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | July 4, 2022

After ten months of interviews with numerous candidates, reviews of candidate questionnaires, and committee consultation meetings, Prince George’s County Muslim Council is releasing its list of endorsed candidates for the Muslim community to consider when voting in the primaries next…

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MARYLAND STATE LEGISLATURE PASSES POLICE REFORM AND OTHER PGCMC SUPPORTED LEGISLATION

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | April 16, 2021

In the 2021 Legislative Session that ended this month Maryland passed and made law several pieces of legislation to address police misconduct and to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HB 670 – Maryland Police Accountability Act of 2021 – Police…

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IF NOT JUSTICE, AT LEAST ACCOUNTABILITY

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | April 6, 2021

It was nearly a year ago that the world was stunned into anger as we watched Minnesota Police Officer Derek Chauvin kneel on the neck of unarmed and subdued George Floyd for over nine minutes until Floyd lay dead in…

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PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY MUSLIMS OFFER VIEWS ON POLICY PRIORITIES

By Prince George's County Muslim Council | December 10, 2020

Prince George’s County Muslims offered their views on the 2020 Presidential Election and the issues they feel should be priorities for the Muslim community. The survey, which had a response rate of approximately 9%, revealed a community with a high…

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