CAIR- Oklahoma Launches #TheMuslimNextDoor Campaign to Challenge Islamophobia
The campaign
includes photo shoots, a video series, a website and even billboards placed
throughout Oklahoma, all showcasing and telling the stories of American Muslims
in the community, as well as public forums where people can get to know their
Muslim neighbors in person.
The first photo shoot was in March at the Oklahoma City Myriad Botanical Gardens. In addition to sports fans, students, and families, it also featured Muslim professionals in healthcare, law, and education; a coffee addict and a smiling young boy with special needs – most with a graphic that reads: ‘Okie since’ and a year.
"This campaign will change the perception of Muslims in America on social media post, YouTube share, billboard, and forum at a time,” according to their LaunchGood campaign.
The organization is now crowdfunding $25,000 to help finance #TheMuslimNextDoor.
Source: Islamic News
