MAS Pace, Dallas Chapter

04/14/2025

Time is running out.
The Encampments leaves theaters in 3 days — on April 17.
This is our last chance to show our support for this powerful film, to see the struggles, perseverance, and hope of the students who stood for Palestine and refused to be silenced.

03/24/2025

"In *Texas*, the *May Joint & Special Election* is a key opportunity for voters to participate in local governance by selecting officials such as *city council members, school board trustees, and other municipal representatives*. These elected officials play a crucial role in addressing local needs, from education to public safety and community development." The Dallas County Website

Please be aware of the *following dates* :

⭐ *Early voting* is *April 22nd-29th, 2025*

⭐ *Election Date* is *May 3rd, 2025*

⭐ *Deadline* to register for this cycle is *April 3rd 2025*

⭐ *Are you registered?* Check out using this link:
https://teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do

⭐ *How to register?* and eligibility for registration:
https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/update-voter-registration.html

⭐ To register, You can *fill, print and mail* this form:
https://vrapp.sos.state.tx.us/index.asp

02/14/2025

Join us on Sunday, February 23rd, with Mussab Ali, a Muslim brother and elected official, to learn how to strengthen our involvement with local politics. Learning to use our voice is how we can influence the policies that shape our lives to be in line with our values.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4jXGuBq

02/01/2025

05/14/2024

- 🕌 MAS PACE invites you: May 17, 2024, 8:20 PM, Location: MAS center: 1515 Blake Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
- 🤝 Dr. Burney shares Gaza mission insights, answering questions
- 💬 SJP reps discuss UTD encampments
- 🌍 Civic engagements regarding Gaza
- 🧠 Get ready for a knowledge-filled night
- 🚀 Don't miss out on this enlightening evening: May 17, 2024
- 🌟 See you there!

02/25/2023

📢📣 CAIR-TX and MAS PACE are inviting you to our rescheduled Capitol Day on Mar. 7th from 11:00AM-4:00PM. Reserve your spot today (must do it again even if you had registered before for the Jan. date.) Spread the word! 🗣️
Registration Link: https://www.texasmuslimcapitolday.com/about-1
Bus registration for DFW areas is coming soon 🚌

02/14/2023

Alhamdulillah! After severe winter weather, Texas Muslim Capitol Day is rescheduled for March 7th! We hope you can join Muslim community members and allies from across Texas at the State Capitol in Austin for the 20th anniversary of Texas Muslim Capitol Day! Register today!
https://www.texasmuslimcapitolday.com/about-1

02/02/2023

‼️ Black History Month with MAS PACE ‼️
How does one go from homelessness to Morehouse College, from standing in the soup line, to establishing a community food pantry... from listening to the encouraging words of his mother to traveling globally and speaking encouraging words to others. As the first Muslim City Councilman of Cleveland's Ward 7 community, Basheer has faced many adversities, and the same powerful voice that he has shared in media and entertainment has been transformed into a literary work of empowerment and charge.
Join us at MAS on Feb 11 at 7:30pm to hear from Basheer Jones, Cleveland’s first Muslim council representative elected in 2017. He will be speaking on his newest book: "A Journey to Leadership... From Pain to Inspiration,” an up-close and inspiring autobiography that digs deep into the lessons learned and challenges faced on his pathway to leadership.
For many years before his official role as councilman, Basheer Jones has served the nation as an activist and grassroots community leader seeking to create social change for the betterment of humanity. We hope to see you all on Saturday Feb 11 to have a discussion with Basheer Jones.

01/27/2023

Please join Minaret Foundation, MAS PACE, and the North Texas Islamic Council on Saturday, February 11th, as we host senior Texas legislators to discuss our state’s current and future climate of domestic violence policies.

*Date: Sunday, February 11th*
Time: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Location: The Double Tree Richardson

This luncheon will offer an opportunity to hear insight into shaping *domestic violence policy in Texas* and provide an opportunity to engage key legislators.

*To register, please visit: https://minaretfoundation.com/rsvp/*

01/09/2023

🏛️ Texas Muslim Capitol Day (TMCD) on Jan 31st is an event that brings together hundreds of Texas Muslims to the state's Capitol in Austin, Texas. During the event, Texas Muslims hold meetings with elected officials, a rally in front of the Capitol, and a prayer service. This event is done in collaboration with dozens of other Texas Muslim organizations, schools, Islamic centers, and other groups to empower Texas Muslims to become more civically engaged and have their voices heard. 🗣️

MAS PACE is a partner org for TMCD this year, and there will be 3 buses 🚌leaving from the Plano/Richardson area around 6:30 am and returning around 5:30 pm on the day of. After you register, you will be provided with arrangements to meet with your representatives and training on talking points. Please DM us if you have any questions, and click the link to register: https://www.texasmuslimcapitolday.com/about-1

11/25/2022

Please join us on Dec. 9 at 6:30 PM for a screening of the film The Holy Land Foundation Five and a letter writing campaign.

The film will cover the story of the wrongful conviction of the Holy Land Foundation Five. After the screening, we will lead a discussion of the film and write letters to our brothers in prison.

Who are the Holy Land Foundation Five?

Shukri Abu Baker, Mufid Abdulqader, Ghassan Elashi, Abdulrahman Odeh, and Mohammed El-Mezain are beloved members of the Palestinian and Muslim community of Dallas who became known as the Holy Land Foundation Five (HLF5). They ran one of the largest Muslim relief organizations in the U.S. known as the The Holy Land Foundation, providing money, food, clothing, medical, and school supplies to Palestinians in Palestine.

Beginning in 2001, within the context of 9/11 and the “War on Terror,” the U.S. government seized all assets of the Holy Land Foundation and designated it as a “terrorist” organization. Abu Baker, Abdulqader, Elashi, Odeh, and El-Mezain were convicted under baseless claims of providing “material support for terrorism.”

Currently, three of the HLF5 continue to serve a prison sentence: Abu Baker (65 years), Elashi (65 years), Abdulqader (20 years). After serving their 15 year sentences, El-Mezain was released from ICE custody and deported to Turkey, and Abdulrahman Odeh was released from prison although he is not truly fully free.

We recognize the conviction and persecution of the Holy Land Foundation Five constitutes an attack on the Palestinian struggle and the role of the Palestinian diaspora in supporting the continued resilience of our people in the face of Zionist colonialism.

11/13/2022

DFW: Join us next week at Breckinridge Park (LOT C) in Richardson for our community field day and potluck! We’ll be playing kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and other activities. ⚽️ Bring out your family and friends, make a team, and come meet and hangout with your community organizers on Saturday, November 19 from 2-5 PM! Feel free to also bring a dish for our potluck! 🌯🍕 We will have some light refreshments and tea to serve. ☕️ RSVP form is in our linktree, we look forward to seeing you all there!🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸