Civil Rights

If there is any group of Americans that understands what Muslims have gone through post-9/11 in the United States, it's Japanese-Americans. The parallels are striking.

I am a man of peace and denounce all forms of terrorism and injustice; it is simply outrageous for the U.S. authorities to suggest otherwise. I have dedicated my life to promoting peace and understanding throughout the world. 

Educating yourself and your family about the US civil rights movement can start with books and family discussions. But it shouldn't end there. You can learn much more about this critical struggle for equal rights by taking a cross-country civil rights tour.

Here are results of a survey conducted by Sound Vision about the state of Muslim civil rights in America after 9/11. 

There are a number of very good organizations in the US which defend and educate others about civil rights. Some may also offer financial aid for civil rights cases. Below are a few of the more well-known ones.

A list of some prominent Muslim civil rights organizations in the USA doing an amazing job at trying to protect the rights of Muslim Americans.

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. This article shares some of its history and importance.