RSVP to know your rights when #FlyingWhileMuslim!

we all deserve to travel safely and without harassment

As salaamu alaykum, Indiana—

It's almost summer. 

And that means summer travel — whether for religious reasons like Hajj, to visit family that can't come here, or just for the simple pleasure of a vacation.

For many Muslims, summer travel comes with the anxiety that we could be detained, interrogated, or have our personal belongings confiscated. 

We want to be ready and know our rights before we travel this summer.

That's why we're hosting a special #FlyingWhileMuslim Know Your Rights Webinar next week, on Wednesday, June 7th, at 3 PM Eastern/12 PM Pacific. 

RSVP now: mpowerchange.org/flyingrights

What: #FlyingWhileMuslim Know Your Rights webinar

When: Wednesday, June 7th at 3 PM Eastern/12 PM Pacific

Who: Special guests include— 

• Arshia Ali-Khan, Muslim Legal Fund of America CEO 
• Christina Jump, Muslim Legal Fund of America Civil Litigation Department Head
• Justin Sadowsky, CAIR attorney
• Linda Sarsour, Executive Director at MPower Change; and 
• Basima Sisemore, Othering & Belonging Institute Researcher

Where: You can join us virtually from anywhere! 

Why: Because our communities continue to face ongoing profiling just for #FlyingWhileMuslim.

How: RSVP at mpowerchange.org/flyingrights

This webinar is a special event, taking a look at the broader context of institutional Islamophobia, and equip you with knowledge on how to respond if you are harassed while flying. 

We'll also be sharing additional ways for you to stay involved with the #FlyingWhileMuslim campaign. 

Here's why this kind of training is so especially important this year:

As you might recall, a version of the no-fly list leaked just a few months ago. 

The fact it was almost entirely Muslim and Arabic names was morally shocking — but unfortunately not surprising.

The government should not limit anyone's mobility and freedom to travel just because of their name, faith, or ethnicity. We all deserve to travel safely and without harassment. 

That's why we hope you'll join us, share what you learn with others who travel frequently — and learn how you can take part in our larger #FlyingWhileMuslim campaign.

RSVP now at mpowerchange.org/flyingrights. 

Thank you for all you do. Can't wait to see you next week.

In solidarity,

Sinthia, Linda, Ishraq and the MPower Change team

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