On Monday, the Carolina Peace Center, as part of a coalition of social justice groups, addressed North Carolina state and municipal leaders in response to the failure of the local, state, and federal governments to end police brutality in Black
One of the most important programs created under President Obama was the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The program has allowed close to a million immigrants who arrived in the U.S. at a young age to live and
Friday, June 29th at 11:30 am Carolina Peace Center held a press conference to show support to Muslim Americans and Muslims standing up against religious bigotry and racism. The Carolina Peace Center called the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold President
Faisal Khan of Carolina Peace Center spoke today at the federal building about Muslim Travel Ban and inhumane polices towards migrants from Central America. N&O Story
Please read this post in detail and take action by calling and visiting in groups to your congressional leaders and senators. It’s imperative you take peaceful legislative action to ensure safety of migrant children who are being separated from their
The Southern District Court of California has denied the Trump Administration’s request to dismiss the ACLU’s class-action lawsuit on behalf of parents and children brutally separated at the border. US District Judge Dana M. Sabraw wrote, “The government actors responsible
Raleigh, NC | Community members gathered Wednesday for a candlelight vigil, prayers, die-in, and Chinese lantern send-off for each one of the victims of the #SantaFeShooting. A gathering to remember the victims of Sante Fe and all other acts of gun
Carolina Peace Center supports nonviolent, peaceful struggle for the rights of marginalized communities. Honored today to stand by Rev. Barber in Moral Monday Poor People’s Campaign.
We are deeply troubled with reports of immigrant children being abused by the US Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). The reports show evidence of CBP holding migrant children in excess of the 72-hour maximum period permitted by law, as well as
Faisal Khan spoke at the Democratic Party town hall this evening in Dare County, Outer Banks, addressing the challenges in the party and strategies moving forward. He was also asked to talk about Carolina Peace Center and the work we do.
Carolina Peace Center is delighted to announce that Faisal Khan has been elected to a three-year term on the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina’s Board of Directors. His aim is to represent his community of all religions, secular, color,
Faisal Khan of Carolina Peace Center was invited on Sunday to speak to members of the African American community in Manteo about how as a community they can work on overcoming challenges dealing with poverty and the effects of it
Faisal Khan of Carolina Peace Center spoke at an event Saturday afternoon by invitation of the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Outer Banks. He spoke to what Islam says about justice, and he discussed his personal experience living as a
Dare County | Carolina Peace Center is delighted to announce that Faisal Khan has been invited to an Outer Banks (Eastern shores of North Carolina) meeting of people who are politically active and interested to learn more about community organizing
Great turnout of teachers, students, parents and activists to support and show solidarity to our NC teachers and education in Releigh. Carolina Peace Center supports for a better pay for our teachers and more funding for a quality education. North
Tennessee #HB2315 is a mass deportation bill. It would force local law enforcement to comply with ICE. It would violate both the federal and TN constitutions. Please call Governor Haslam of Tennessee to VETO HB2315. He has until May 22 to veto
Carolina Peace Center is grateful to all who donated items for the Greensboro relief. We are thankful to the Christian and Muslim community coming together and making generous donations of non perishable items, food, toiletries, diapers, some medical supplies and
Raleigh, NC Beautiful community event yesterday evening to show support for Eliseo Jimnez who took sanctuary 6 months ago at Umstead Park United Church of Christ. Eliseo has also start making bird sanctuaries and they are being sold to raise
Great event at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Hillsborough focusing on pressing issues on anti Muslim hate and Islam. Our event went longer than expected and it was all worth it and even in the end few still decided to
Carolina Peace Center request urgent peaceful nonviolent participation on April 25 #NoMuslimBanEver Rally outside U.S. Supreme Court in Washington DC. This is a rally to coincide with Supreme Court hearing oral arguments on Trump’s “Muslim Ban 3.0”. This rally is
Great event this evening in Durham on much needed topic that must take place across the country. Great panelists discussion on the following questions below. You can watch the entire talk on the event page (see previous post). Durham police
Most of the South East side of Greensboro was severely impacted from the tornado few days ago. Most communities electricity is out due to trees falling on power lines. Certain communities which are predominantly black are dealing with extra burden
Please call the U.S. Senate (your Senator) to oppose and block the confirmation of Islamophobe Mike Pompeo to Secretary of State. Immediate request for concerned citizens and activists to forward on to their senators and members of the Senate Committee
In December of 2017, ICE officials put 92 Somali detainees on a plane back to their home country, in shackles and chained to their seats. The plane mysteriously turned around in Senegal and came back to Miami, and during this
An emotional and solemn day today in Jones Auditorium at Meredith College remembering the deceased of Jewish holocaust and the survivors who escaped the Nazi Germany barbarism in World War II. Families of the victims who were killed in the
#LoveAMuslim #LoveAMuslimDay Muslim and non-Muslim community members met in the spirit of solidarity and humanity to stand up against Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate.
Amazing march and rally today in Raleigh, North Carolina joining students movement “March for Our Lives” across the nation. Estimated 13,000 came out today to march from downtown Raleigh to Halifax Mall for a rally and speaker’s event. The March
So much can be said about today’s town hall meeting but it will never be enough. A wonderful and energetic town hall event took place today in Raleigh at Pullen Memorial Baptist Church on gun control. Some great speakers who
This afternoon, the Carolina Peace Center held a Panel on the Muslim Travel Ban and anti-immigrant policies which included DACA recipients. Community faith leaders, legal counsels and political leaders shared and shed light on policies as well as that of
Raleigh, North Carolina Great turnout of many groups and organizations showing solidarity and unity. Carolina Peace Center was honored to be part of such a prestigious march. This is an amazing symbolic and uplifting event that takes place every year.
Call to Action: Protect and defend the 340B Drug Program. An event organized by Terl Gleason at Golden Corral in Greensboro, North Carolina to make phone calls to local Congressional leaders to oppose any efforts to amend the 340B Drug
Women’s March Hillsborough-Orange County, North Carolina #WomenPower The women’s rally “March into Action 2018″ was held today in Hillsborough. It was bursting at the seams with women (and men) from all walks of life that came together to celebrate our
Updated Jan. 31, 2018 Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi is turning 17 years old in an Israeli prison today. The ill treatment of Palestinian child detainees by Israeli forces is widespread, systematic, and institutionalized throughout the Israeli military detention system. Take
An amazing rally event yesterday in Raleigh, North Carolina where Faisal Khan of Carolina Peace Center was honored to speak among other wonderful speakers on House Bill 13. Despite freezing temperature, parents with young children and teachers in large numbers
DURHAM (WTVD) — Though a final ruling is still months away, the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold an Executive Order on travel and immigration is highlighting the evolving nature of that order and its impact on the Triangle. Signed on
December 3, 2017 – Great turnout of constituents to oppose Trump-GOP tax bill at CCB plaza in Durham today. Wonderful speakers who raised serious questions about this tax bill and how it will affect their lives. The Senate version of
More than 600,000 Muslim Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh since late August, driven out by a military ethnic cleansing operation in Buddhist majority Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The Rohingya Muslims are being subject to genocide and displacement forcing them to flee
Please call your senator and congressman/congresswoman. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating and 50,000 children could die from malnutrition and lack of supplies due to conflict. Call your Rep with this call script for US to Stop Supporting the
Carol L. Folt Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Dear Chancellor Folt, We would like to request the immediate cancellation of the UNC College Republicans upcoming event at UNC-Chapel Hill at 6 p.m. on November 13,
Rise to the Occasion Civic Engagement and Challenge of Activism North Carolina State University This evening I was honored to speak at North Carolina State University. My aim was to invigorate and motivate students towards the direction of becoming active citizens
This evening I was honored to speak at North Carolina State University. My aim was to invigorate and motivate students towards the direction of becoming active citizens in politics, advocacy and community organizing. In the beginning of my presentation I
October 25, 2017 I was honored today to be invited at the Islamic Center of Raleigh to speak middle school students of Al-Iman school. The talk took place in the praying area. The focus of my talk was on activism
Apex, North Carolina An emergency relief event for Rohingya was organized this evening by the North American Bangladeshi Islamic Community (NABIC) at Apex Masjid, North Carolina. The event was divided in there parts. Fundraiser for humanitarian assistance, advocacy and ground
October 6, 2017 –
This is how we as a community respond to the hate, racism, bigotry and Islamophobia from yesterday. The hateful slur on Zainab billboard has been covered with a beautiful new art work and our community has come together for a
Vigil and Community Prayer for Victims in Las Vegas took place earlier this evening in Durham, North Carolina that was organized by Carolina Peace Center. We send our thoughts and prayers to families and loved ones who are grieving. For
October 2 – A DACA march and rally to support Dreamers took place earlier today in Raleigh, North Carolina. An amazing turnout to show support for immigrants and DACA recipients. A march started in downtown Raleigh ending at the Halifax
September 22 – An event organized by the local Mexican community to remember those who passed away in Mexico and Puerto Rico took place this evening in Raleigh, North Carolina. Emotional members of the Mexican community were present holding candles, flags
A Day Long Gathering To Help Build A Perfect Union A great event organized by Chapel Hill & Carrboro NAACP at the Peace and Justice Center. I’m honored to speak with some inspiring speakers including Ragging Grannies. Racism and white
Chapel Hill, North Carolina September 18 – A rally for Rohingya Muslims, organized by Carolina Peace Center, took place at the Peace and Justice Center in Chapel Hill. Somber and heartbreaking stories were told by local Rohingya members of the
September 15 – A letter was sent to congressman Ed Royce (R) of California. In March, Mr. Royce the House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman delivered an opening statement at a Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing entitled “Human Rights of
September 5 – This afternoon I visited Congressman David Price office to discuss the humanitarian crisis and genocide taking place in Myanmar aka Burma. An official letter from Carolina Peace Center was delivered. We are requesting an immediate relief to
Cary, North Carolina On August 20, 2017 – the community came together as ONE, united front for a hate-free America that celebrates diversity and binds us under the same banner of humanity in Cary, North Carolina. CPC Founder Faisal R.
#Charlottesville Durham, North Carolina People of all backgrounds and colors came out in droves to stand together in solidarity against the hatred and bigotry that has become all too common in the United States. People from all walks of life,
#Charlottesville Raleigh, North Carolina August 14, 2017 – Carolina Peace Center founder Faisal R. Khan was honored to speak with some wonderful activists at Martin Luther King Garden in Raleigh, North Carolina. Great turnout of diversity, the event was held to
Protesters gathered on Tuesday outside UNC’s Center for School Leadership Development to voice their disapproval for the proposed UNC Board of Governor’s litigation ban against UNC Law School’s Center for Civil Rights. The BOG’s education policy committee met in the building Tuesday to decide
UNC Civil Rights Center Carolina Peace Center founder Faisal R. Khan was honored to speak at a rally held on August 1, 2017 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Civil Rights Center regarding a proposal that would
“Healthcare is a human right and we must stand up for health for all. Save Medicaid. Save ACA. Single Payer all the way.” — Faisal R. Khan, Carolina Peace Center A peaceful rally and protest was held this afternoon outside
By Joel Brown of ABC 11 Durham, North Carolina (WTVD) — With Washington still divided on how or whether to repeal Obamacare, protesters took to the streets outside Duke Hospital on Thursday evening. They chanted, “healthcare for all,” as they
July 22, 2017 – A wonderful Event “Fun Without Borders” was held in Cary, North Carolina. It was organized by Sathya Sai International USA and Carolina Peace Center to invite refugee community children and families to mingle, play games, make
“This must be the fastest of the fastest fastfood there is,” Andrew says as we stand in front of Hoek’s automatics. Andrew, together with his cycling buddy Joseph, falls from one surprise to another during their short stay in Groningen.
#Ride4RefugeesNC ABC11 Coverage Carolina Peace Center is happy to announce that Ride For Refugees NC was covered today on ABC11. Andrew Arden and Joseph Farley were interviewed from Europe in late hours. Please donate to this noble cause. https://www.youcaring.com/northcarolinarefugeefamilies-8285… All
Carolina Peace Center held a vigil prayer event today in Cary, North Carolina remembering Nabra and Charleena. The event had amazing women activists who spoke about their personal experiences being Muslim and the challenges they and Muslims in general are
On April 20th, 2017 the Democratic Party Voter 2018 Strategic Forum was held at the Umstead Park United Church of Christ. Organized by the Carolina Peace Center (CPC) in cooperation with the Indivisible Triangle Daily Call to Action, a panel
CPC founder Faisal R. Khan was honored to be invited to sit on the panel with Rabbi Edery and Latino organizer, Martha Hernandez. The event took place on March 31, 2017 at the Beth Shalom Synagogue in Raleigh, NC. Mr.
On Saturday, March 25, 2017, Carolina Peace Center (CPC) participated in a conversation and lunch hosted by the Bright Stars of Bethlehem at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, NC. The event started with ‘Reflections’ shared by author and
Carolina Peace Center Founder Faisal R. Khan spoke at the Chapel Hill Town Hall on Friday,
Washington, DC – This afternoon, Congressman David Price (NC-04) announced that he will host Faisal Khan, a Muslim-American peace activist from Morrisville, at this evening’s address by President Trump to a Joint Session of Congress. Mr. Khan has been a