PRESS CONFERENCE: Ohio Civil Rights Groups Demand Justice After Violent Hate Crime in Columbus
COLUMBUS, OH — On Thursday, April 10, the Columbus and Cincinnati Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), along with State Rep. Munira Abdullahi and partner organizations, will host a press conference to demand urgent action from the Columbus Division of Police following a violent hate crime targeting a local family.The press conference comes in response to a brutal attack against an Ohio mom in Columbus. Despite the violence of the assault, its clear racial motivation, and video evidence, no arrests have been made. Advocates are calling for accountability and swift justice to ensure the safety of all marginalized communities in Ohio.Speakers will include representatives from immigrant justice organizations, Muslim civil rights leaders, and community advocates.WHAT: Press conference demanding justice for family targeted in violent hate crimeWHEN: Thursday, April 10, 11:00 a.m. ETWHERE: CAIR-Ohio Columbus Office, 4985 Cemetery Rd., Hilliard, OH 43026LIVESTREAM: CAIR-Ohio InstagramWHO:
- State Rep. Munira Abdullahi (District 9)
- Khalid Turaani – Executive Director, CAIR-Ohio
- Ali Hussein – President, United Bantu of Ohio
- Deqa Haji, Executive Director of Zamzam Women & Family Center
- Ahmed Ibrahim – Board President, Zamzam Women & Family Center
- Anisa Liban - Community Leader
- Lynn Tramonte – Executive Director, Ohio Immigrant Alliance
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization, with three offices in Ohio – Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. The organization is dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam, protecting civil rights, promoting justice, and empowering American Muslims.CONTACT:Khalid Turaani, CAIR-Ohio Executive Director, Kturaani@cair.com, 614-401-6692Lynn Tramonte, Director, Ohio Immigrant Alliance, ltramonte@ohioimmigrant.org
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