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The American Muslim Advisory Council serves as a bridge between the Tennessee Muslim community and federal, state, and local law enforcement as well as other government and private agencies. Our mission at AMAC is to foster mutual trust and protect all Tennesseans against prejudice, terrorism and other criminal acts through education, communication and empowerment.
The Respect Nashville coalition's initial steering committee includes the ACLU of Tennessee, American Muslim Advisory Council, Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, NAACP (Nashville Branch), Tennessee Disability Coalition, Tennessee Equality Project, and Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition.
Zaynab Ansari is an instructor at the Tayseer Seminary and a member of the Muslim Community of Knoxville. She said progress that King sought has been made, but said America needs to remember its founding ideals of tolerance and inclusion.
They want to send the message that the 110th General Assembly, which convened Tuesday, should represent all Tennesseans, including Muslims, said Paul Galloway, the executive director of the American Muslim Advisory Council.
The American Muslim Advisory Council is a 501c3 tax exempt organization. Our mission is to foster mutual trust and respect among all people through civic engagement, community building and media relations in order to protect all Tennesseans from prejudice and targeted violence.
