Source: Los Angeles Times

On July 14, 2001, Los Angeles Times reported that "the Islamic Circle of North America focused on the plight of Muslims in war-torn countries and political activism in the United States during its recent annual convention" in Cleveland's Public Square .

Source: The Hartford Courant

On July 14, 2001, The Hartford Courant reported on Diana Eck's new book, A New Religious America. "'The religious landscape of America has changed radically in the past 30 years,' Eck writes, 'but most of us have not yet begun to see the dimensions and scope of that change.'" The main part of the book focuses on Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam in America.

Source: Council on American-Islamic Relations

On July 13, 2001, the Council on American-Islamic Relations reported on a "Know Your Rights" workshop, co-sponsored by CAIR-LA, The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) and the MSA at California State University, Fullerton. Legal experts will talk about one's rights as an employee, how to protect one's civil rights, and immigration laws. It will be held Saturday, July 28, 2001 at California State University, Fullerton.

Source: Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2001-jul-13-mn-21893-story.html

On July 13, 2001, the Los Angeles Times reported that "at a recent get-together with White House officials, Muslim leaders expected to discuss President Bush's [...

Source: The Baltimore Sun

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.muslim12jul12.story

On July 12, 2001, The Baltimore Sun reported that "an agreement that will be announced today, allowing [Muslim Stacy] Tobing to...

Source: Council on American-Islamic Relations

On July 12, 2001, the Council on American-Islamic Relations reported that "in a first-of-its-kind case of workplace religious accommodation, a female Muslim firefighter in Maryland will be allowed to wear a religiously-mandated Islamic headscarf while on duty...The decision by Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) to allow the scarf came following discussions with the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)."

Source: Omaha World-Herald

On July 11, 2001, the Omaha World-Herald reported that "Islamic schools are emerging" in Omaha. The first two are the Albayan Academy the school planned by the Islamic Center of Omaha. "Islamic leaders say the growing community needs a private school where instructors can do what religious-based schools already do in Omaha: teach core subjects in a religious environment. More than 1,400 Islamic families live in the Omaha area."

Source: The Orange County Register

On July 11, 2001, The Orange County Register reported on the "emphasis on moderation [that] is especially stressed by Muslims during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting...In rat studies, the kind of fasting done during Ramadan was shown to lower the animals' risk of heart disease. And a study of practicing Muslims found that eating patterns during Ramadan raised 'good' cholesterol levels."

Source: www.newsroom.org

On July 9, 2001, www.newsroom.org reported that "Muslims living in America are beginning to discover new points of convergence between what is known as the birthplace of freedom and the birthplace of Islam’s founder, the Prophet Muhammad...'There is no other place on earth outside of the U.S. where dialogue of the sort we’re experiencing is happening,' observed Shabbir Mansuri, founding director of the Council on Islamic Education...Muslims in America are experiencing an evolution of identity that could only occur in a place...

Source: The Atlanta Journal and Constitution

On July 9, 2001, The Atlanta Journal and Constitution reported that Shareef Abdur-Rahim, "Atlanta's prodigal son," is returning home to play baseball for the Hawks. "Being home also allows Abdur-Rahim to worship with his family. The Abdur- Rahims are devout Muslims who faithfully practice Islam. It is the foundation of his existence, he said."

Source: The Plain Dealer

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On July 8, 2001, The Plain Dealer reported that members of the Islamic Circle of North America "are using their convention in Cleveland to promote the rights of Muslims in violence-torn countries and women within their own families. 'Islam for Peace and...

Source: Los Angeles Times

On July 7, 2001, the Los Angeles Times reported that "Diana Eck, a Harvard professor of comparative religion and Indian studies, has become one of America's leading voices on religious pluralism...Her latest book, 'A New Religious America'...challenges all Americans to embrace the astonishing religious diversity that now animates the nation...In Los Angeles, efforts to deal with religious diversity began early. The city launched the nation's first interfaith council 25 years ago."

Source: The Plain Dealer

On July 6, 2001, The Plain Dealer reported that "more than 5,000 Muslims...are gathering in Cleveland for the opening today of the annual meeting of the Islamic Circle of North America. This is the first time a national Muslim group has held a convention in the city." Muslims ae planning a "rally for justice in the Middle East and Kashmir and for a controversial activist accused killing a deputy sheriff in Atlanta." This is the beginning of political activism on the part of Northeast Ohio create a backlash of anti-Muslim prejudice...

Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

http://www.cleveland.com/plaindealer/today/

On July 6, 2001, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported that "more than 5,000 Muslims...are gathering in Cleveland for the opening today of the annual meeting of the Islamic Circle of North America. This is the first time a national Muslim group has held a convention in the city." It is part of the Muslim entrance into the American public arena.

Source: The Plain Dealer

On July 6, 2001, The Plain Dealer reported that "more than 5,000 Muslims...are gathering in Cleveland for the opening today of the annual meeting of the Islamic Circle of North America. This is the first time a national Muslim group has held a convention in the city." Muslims are planning a "rally for justice in the Middle East and Kashmir and for a controversial activist accused of killing a deputy sheriff in Atlanta." This is the beginning of political activism on the part of Northeast Ohio Muslims, who "40 years ago had only one...