U.S. Reps. Ellison and Carson, Congress' only Muslim Members
May 24 2016
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May 24, 2016 at 9:30am
WHERE:
Bloomberg Room
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NPC Newsmaker
U.S. Reps. Ellison and Carson, Congress' Only Muslim Members, at National Press Club Newsmaker May 24 Will Discuss Islamophobia and Hateful Rhetoric Directed At Muslims
Washington – U.S. Representatives Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) and André Carson (D-Ind.) will discuss the rhetoric attacking Muslims and the Islamophobia in this presidential election year during a National Press Club Newsmaker on May 24 at 9:30 a.m. in the Club's Bloomberg Room.
As the only two Muslims in Congress, Ellison and Carson will speak about the rise of hateful and anti-Muslim speech, violence, and cultural ignorance in today’s world and their work to ensure that the civil rights and civil liberties of all United States citizens are protected and preserved.
The National Press Club is located on the 13th Floor of the National Press Building, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C.
This event is open to credentialed media and NPC members, free of charge. No advance registration is required.
Contact: Jamie Horwitz, NPC Newsmaker Chair, 202-549-4921, [email protected]