American Muslims Release PSA in Response to NY Mosque Controversy

PSA addresses rising fears of Islam and Muslims in the U.S.

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Aug 25, 2010, 04:09 ET

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A grassroots coalition of American Muslims announced today it will release a public service announcement (PSA) in response to the controversy over plans to build a Muslim-led community center and prayer facility in New York City, and the rising tide of fear-mongering it has engendered, on Monday, August 30, at a press conference in Washington, D.C.

The PSA will showcase American Muslims of diverse ages and backgrounds responding to the fears and concerns many Americans may have about Islam and Muslims.

Once the PSA is publicly released, American Muslims from around the country will be encouraged to support the campaign by creating their own version of the same PSA and uploading it to www.myfaithmyvoice.com. They will also ask others to contact local PSA directors and request the airing of the PSA in their respective markets.

"I think people need to hear from the average American Muslim about who we are and where we stand on certain issues," said David Hawa, producer of the PSA. "This PSA will give me and other American Muslims the opportunity to talk directly to the American public - free of any fear that politics or agendas are driving the discussion."

WHAT:	Press Conference Launching New PSA from American Muslims

WHEN:	10-11 am, Monday, August 30, 2010.

WHERE:	Murrow Room, National Press Club, 14th Street, NW, 13th Floor, Washington, D.C., 20045

About Us: Www.MyFaithMyVoice.com is a grassroots effort by American Muslims from across the country looking to present their voice on issues affecting Muslims and Islam in America. It is an independent network with no affiliation to any one organization or school of thought.

Media Contact: Rabiah Ahmed at [email protected] or 202-439-1441.

SOURCE www.MyFaithMyVoice.com