Shoulder to Shoulder is a national coalition-based campaign of religious denominations and faith-based organizations and communities that are committed to ending discrimination and violence against Muslims in the United States by equipping, connecting, and mobilizing faith leaders to effectively take action. VISION
Shoulder to Shoulder envisions an America where people of all faith and cultural backgrounds are treated respectfully, fairly, and with dignity. MISSION
Through Shoulder to Shoulder, we advance our vision by directly engaging faith leaders in the United States to be strategic partners in countering discrimination and violence against Muslims. Here's what we're doing
EQUIPPING:
Shoulder to Shoulder trains, resources and empowers faith leaders to address anti-Muslim bigotry within their own communities and in American society
CONNECTING:
Shoulder to Shoulder builds networks at local and national levels to advance a multi-faith infrastructure of solidarity and community resilience to bigotry and hate
MOBILIZING:
Shoulder to Shoulder mobilizes faith voices in the public square through advocacy and media efforts on anti-Muslim discrimination
HISTORY:
On September 7, 2010, approximately 40 senior religious leaders convened at the National Press Club in Washington, DC for an emergency interfaith summit to promote tolerance and combat the recent increase in anti-Muslim rhetoric, hate crimes, and Islamophobia. They produced a powerful joint statement against anti-Muslim bigotry and held a press conference that was broadcast live by C-SPAN and CNN, covered by multiple national and international media outlets, and attended by White House staff. As a result of the success of this summit and the continued need for efforts to end anti-Muslim bigotry, they formed a new, one-year campaign, called, “Shoulder-to-Shoulder: Standing with American Muslims; Upholding American Values.” Those organizations that played a key role in that summit, and others, are represented in the Steering Committee of Shoulder-to-Shoulder. Visit our website to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
