Welcoming Ramadan 2025
Ramadan is a blessed month for Muslims worldwide where those who observe the month, abstain from food, drink, and physical intimacy in exchange for spiritual nourishment. Muslims fast from sun-up […]
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CU MAC VALUES AND ECHOS MESSAGE FROM DR. STEPHANIE COCKRELL OF THE WELL EXPERIENCE [2.13.25]
As a community we have been shaken by witnessing violence committed against children for more than 16 months in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians. We were once again shaken by
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CU MAC APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF HOUSE BILL HB 2723 [2.5.25]
SHARE CU MAC applauds introduction of HB 2723, “Illinois Human Rights Advocacy Protection Act” in the Illinois House to repeal anti-BDS law in effect from 2015. CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL – CU
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CU MAC WELCOMES CEASEFIRE IN GAZA AND REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PALESTINIAN RIGHTS AND SELF-DETERMINATION [1.20.25]
SHARE CU MAC welcomes the news of a ceasefire in Gaza, reaffirms commitment to Palestinian rights and self-determination in Champaign Urbana, and invites the community to join its efforts to
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CU MAC ANNOUNCES NEW SHOWINGS FOR ACADEMY SHORTLISTED FILM “FROM GROUND ZERO” [1.16.25]
SHARE CU MAC invites the community to watch From Ground Zero showing at AMC Champaign 13 until January 22. Showings daily 1:15pm on 1/16; 7:10pm on 1/17-1/20; 7:45pm on 1/21-1/22.
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CU MAC SUPPORTS ORDINANCE ON POLICE SURVEILLANCE [12.13.24]
SHARE CU MAC supports the proposed ordinance on police surveillance in Urbana and invites community members to join us at the Urbana City Council meeting Monday, December 16 at 7:00
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CUMAC CONCERNED BY LOCAL INVESTMENTS IN CELLEBRITE [12.12.24]
Between April and October of this year the Champaign Police Department has spent $33,840 on digital forensics technology that allows the police to access a person’s entire digital footprint. Over
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37 YEARS LATER: HONORING THE FIRST INTIFADA [12.8.24]
12.08.24 CU Muslim Action Committee remembers and honors the first Palestinian Intifada. Today, we reflect on the 37th anniversary of the first Palestinian Intifada, a powerful chapter in the story
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CU MAC COMMENDS SENATOR DURBIN ON HISTORIC VOTE TO BLOCK WEAPONS TRANSFERS AND URGES FURTHER ACTION [11.22.24]
Champaign-Urbana Muslim Action Committee (CU MAC) applauds Senator Dick Durbin for his historic vote to block an additional $20 billion in U.S. military sales to Israel. This courageous decision demonstrates
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CU MAC CONDEMNS REP. BUDZINSKI’S SUPPORT FOR HR 9495 [11.17.24]
Champaign-Urbana – CU Muslim Action Committee is deeply disappointed and alarmed by our democratic congressional representative, Nikki Budzinski’s, recent vote in favor of HR 9495. This dangerous bill, disguised under