To: The United States House of Representatives
#MuslimRootsBill
On May 3rd, 2018, a bill titled “Recognizing American Muslims’ History and Contributions to Our Nation” was introduced to the House. As you can infer from the name, the bill aims to recognize American-Muslim achievements in this country, and presents the overlooked positive achievements that Muslim Americans have brought forth to this country, from as far back as the revolutionary war to present day, from war heros to groundbreaking scientists to athletes, and of all nationalities.
This bill is critical in combating the constant negative, false image of terroristic Muslims unfairly portrayed in the media. There are countless reasons for the pressing necessity of this bill, and in a time when political tensions are at an all-time high and Muslims are beaten, bombed, and even murdered, we need your help, your support, as our chosen representatives in Congress to combat the racist narrative we face. We ask that you pass this bill for your Muslim neighbor, friend, co-worker, constituents, and local community.
This bill is critical in combating the constant negative, false image of terroristic Muslims unfairly portrayed in the media. There are countless reasons for the pressing necessity of this bill, and in a time when political tensions are at an all-time high and Muslims are beaten, bombed, and even murdered, we need your help, your support, as our chosen representatives in Congress to combat the racist narrative we face. We ask that you pass this bill for your Muslim neighbor, friend, co-worker, constituents, and local community.
Why is this important?
Muslims face discrimination and unfair negative media coverage constantly. The image of the terroristic Muslim is almost force-fed, often overshadowing the contributions American-Muslims have brought forth, whether it be Olympic medals, war heroes, or even contributions towards the Apollo program. In a time where hate crimes and assaults against Muslims are sharply increasing and surpassing 9/11 era levels, the Muslim community needs positivity and strength more than ever. Sign the petition below to urge Congress to pass H. Res 869, which aims to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Muslim Americans in this country