Join us for a VIRTUAL FORUM exposing the group "Alliance for Persecuted People Worldwide" (APPWW), which has been promoting anti-Muslim hate and bigotry, even as it masquerades as a human rights organization. Over 130 local and national organizations have issued a Public Statement condemning the hate promoted by APPWW and its leaders. Read that here www.tinyurl.com/APPWWStatement, with supporting documentation here www.tinyurl.com/APPWWAppendix.
Over 200 individuals, including elected officials like King County Executive Dow Constantine, have also condemned the hate promoted by this group and its leaders. You can sign here too: www.tinyurl.com/WeCondemnAPPWW. THE SIGN-IN DOESN'T WORK.
This group presented to the City of Redmond in March 2020, seeking funding, partnership and support; and the Redmond Council President -- even after hearing community concerns about this group in June -- participated in APPWW's July event (the same event where four other panelists withdrew).
In early August, over 300 community members reached out to the City of Redmond seeking a statement condemning the hate promoted by APPWW and its leaders, affirming that no funds or support will be provided to APPWW, and seeking an explanation and apology from the Council President for her participation in an event by this group. Tanika was not a panelist....just an observer.
On August 11, the Council President read a prepared statement seeking to justify her participation, with no apology or condemnation of the hate by APPWW or its leaders. An invitation has been extended to the Council President to join this virtual forum to hold an actual conversation about her statement and address community concerns. Unfortunately, she has declined the invite, stating that her statement speaks for itself.
During this virtual forum, we will examine the Council President's statement and discuss why it is critical for the City of Redmond to take action NOW in condemning the hate, religious intolerance, and racism promoted by APPWW and its leaders. The Redmond Council will be considering two competing resolutions at its Aug. 18 Council meeting.
This forum will be live-streamed on Facebook. Mark "Going" here and then check back to join the meeting on Monday evening, 5pm. Thanks!
Facebook, 8/17/2020 MAPS
Over 200 individuals, including elected officials like King County Executive Dow Constantine, have also condemned the hate promoted by this group and its leaders. You can sign here too: www.tinyurl.com/WeCondemnAPPWW. THE SIGN-IN DOESN'T WORK.
This group presented to the City of Redmond in March 2020, seeking funding, partnership and support; and the Redmond Council President -- even after hearing community concerns about this group in June -- participated in APPWW's July event (the same event where four other panelists withdrew).
In early August, over 300 community members reached out to the City of Redmond seeking a statement condemning the hate promoted by APPWW and its leaders, affirming that no funds or support will be provided to APPWW, and seeking an explanation and apology from the Council President for her participation in an event by this group. Tanika was not a panelist....just an observer.
On August 11, the Council President read a prepared statement seeking to justify her participation, with no apology or condemnation of the hate by APPWW or its leaders. An invitation has been extended to the Council President to join this virtual forum to hold an actual conversation about her statement and address community concerns. Unfortunately, she has declined the invite, stating that her statement speaks for itself.
During this virtual forum, we will examine the Council President's statement and discuss why it is critical for the City of Redmond to take action NOW in condemning the hate, religious intolerance, and racism promoted by APPWW and its leaders. The Redmond Council will be considering two competing resolutions at its Aug. 18 Council meeting.
This forum will be live-streamed on Facebook. Mark "Going" here and then check back to join the meeting on Monday evening, 5pm. Thanks!
Facebook, 8/17/2020 MAPS
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