Charlotte Muslim Caucus

Wish everyone a happy Eid and many blessing to come as we work to bring equity and justice everywhere we find ourselves!

As salaamu alaikum reminder that we will have our monthly zoom meeting tomorrow to talk about all that’s happening with the mayor and details to stay informed! Please register below :
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ImkCvo3cRPaAJYrNmvJqMw #/registration

Charlotte just placed a historical marker at Reedy Creek for Willie McDaniel, a 22-year-old Black farmer lynched in 1929 after demanding fair pay for his labor.

Nearly 100 years later, they give him a marker but justice was never served.

Malcolm X taught us: if you don’t know your history, you’ll accept your oppression as normal.

As Muslims, we must know the truth of the land we stand on. Justice isn’t only overseas, it’s here, in Charlotte, buried in our own soil.

A marker is not enough. Memory must lead to action.

FaithIntoAction

Salam! We’re hosting a simple, interactive session where you’ll learn how real community change happens, no prior experience needed. We’ll walk through real-life scenarios and see how city decisions are actually made! Inshallah happening at ISGC upstairs at UMAR HALL 6:30pm on Saturday, May 16th. Please register so we can plan dinner accordingly. Bring your family and come be part of turning faith into real action in our community. https://forms.gle/hXKaajdi5LGK3kjk9

Sexual Assault Awareness Month isn’t just about awareness.

It’s about accountability.

We can’t keep acting like this is a distant issue while ignoring what’s happening in our own circles. Culture is shaped by what we tolerate and too often, we tolerate too much.

Silence. Excuses. Minimizing harm. Protecting image over truth.

If we’re serious about change, it starts here:
In our communities.
In our spaces.
With our people.

Check your circles.
Call out what’s wrong.
Stand with those who speak up.

Gaston County School Board Member Tod Kinlaw recently posted an anti-Muslim message on Facebook referring to Islam as a “Satanic death cult.” This kind of rhetoric is unacceptable from any public official, especially one entrusted with serving all students and maintaining an inclusive, respectful school environment.

TAKE ACTION
+ Send and an email to Gaston Schools & County Commission https://linkly.link/2eYcW
+ Call the School Board Chair (Josh Crisp 704-516-8017)
+ Call Your Local School Board Member & Commissioner
+ Share with Family & Friends

We pray all prayers and fast have been accepted and we are thankful for the opportunity of such a wonderful reset this month of Ramadan has brought mashallah. ❤️

🗳️ Last Day of Early Voting Mecklenburg County

Today is the FINAL day to early vote before Election Day. Early voting is open until 3:00 PM today (Feb 28).

✅ During early voting, you can vote at ANY location in Mecklenburg County
📍 Find the closest early voting site here:
https://vote.mecknc.gov/upcoming-elections

If you can’t make it today, prepare now for Election Day Tuesday, March 3rd, when you must vote at your assigned precinct.

🔎 Check your voter information & polling place:
https://vt.ncsbe.gov/RegLkup/

Remember:
Early vote = go anywhere.
Election Day = vote where you stay.

Our voices matter when we show up. Let’s finish strong and make sure our community is heard at the ballot box, inshallah.

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak from the Charlotte Muslim Caucus 🌙

As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, we welcome this time of reflection, mercy, and renewal for our entire community.

Whether you begin fasting on Wednesday or Thursday, may Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds, and bless us all with a beautiful and transformative Ramadan.

May this month bring unity to our hearts, strength to our communities, and barakah to our homes.