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2011 Young Leaders Government Delegate The Muslim public Affairs Council has made a huge impact on how I’ve developed as a leader in theMuslim community. Before MPAC, I was hesitant, one may even say intimidated, to voice my opinions and make change in my local Muslim community. Oddly enough, this hesitance and intimidation, was present even [...]

Lupe Fiasco’s Newest Single  - Words I never Said ft Skylar Grey   Lupe Fiasco is one of the fastest rising stars in hip hop music today.  Lupe Fiasco, a devout Muslim is of South African descent and is unusual among rappers as his music focuses on inspiration and achievement.  Like many famous Muslim Americans, [...]

The Muslim Public Affairs Council is excited to announce that Faran Tahir, star of “Iron Man” “Star Trek” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Lost” will be part of MPAC’s Young Leader’s Hollywood Summit, scheduled to be held June 26-29 in Los Angeles. “We cannot be complacent.  We have to be as aggressive as possible, and aggressive in [...]

The image people who live in the Western world have of Islamic women is that of a veiled, silent creature who must walk three steps behind their husband and is probably part of a harem of women kept to please the man of the house. The Quran is clear on the rights of men and [...]

Did You Know highlights prominent Muslim Americans that have had an impact, from the designing of the Sears tower to an opening prayer in congress

The Young Leaders Hollywood Summit in Los Angeles will explore the role film, TV and the arts play in shaping public opinion and provide practical tips for transforming talent into a successful career. Located in the capital of the entertainment industry, the Summit will give young Muslim Americans the opportunity to learn about the magic [...]

In its 4th year, the Young Leaders Policy Summit will provide top college and graduate students an insider look at the inner workings of the nation’s capitol while simultaneously providing government officials and congressional leaders the opportunity to learn what is on the minds of young Muslim Americans. Over the course of five days, delegates [...]

The Young Leaders Media Summit will give participants an exciting opportunity to learn about the ins and outs of the news media industry while experiencing the fast pace of life in the Big Apple. Over four days, aspiring journalists and new media producers will get the chance to meet with prominent executives and reporters at [...]

Islam, which literally means “submission to God” and is derived from a root word meaning “peace,” has been given a bad name in recent years by those who claim to be Muslim leaders. The “Islamo-terrorists” or “Jihadists” as they have come to be known are not actually leaders of the Islamic faith but are political [...]

By offering three unique Young Leaders Summits, MPAC seeks to expand the pool of emerging talent and new voices that can enrich the fields of policymaking, news media, and the arts. MPAC seeks to empower future Muslim American leaders to be able to represent the community.