Category: Accomplishments
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One Light Podcast
What does it mean to switch faiths? What is it like for Muslim “converts” in particular? (For lack of a better term!) What are the typical highs and lows that new Muslims experience? What happens to those open-minded seekers that when joining a group are led to exclusivism and narrow-mindedness? In this episode Dr. Farhad…
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Islamic Perspectives Interview
James Coates, Director of ICNA’s WhyIslam-Houston, discusses the history of the Torah on Islamic Perspectives cable public access program.
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Hurricane Katrina Assistance Interview
James Coates representing the Islamic Circle of North America on Arab Voices radio show during the Hurricane Katrina Tragedy. He talks about the efforts of the Muslim community to give back to society by helping victims and refugees.
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Jumano Apache Indian Tribe Fundraiser
In the early 2000’s, I undertook a project to help the Jumano Apache Indian Tribe in Redford, Texas. The tribe has seen a decline in population on the reservation because the government refused to allow them to have a school for their children. The closest school was 80 miles away and parents found the trip…
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Texas Dawah Conference
In 2003, Ahmed Ali of The Saudi Institute, a watchdog organization in Washington DC targeting the Saudi government was behind a vicious hate campaign in a series of articles and media outlets. He based his erroneous claim on one of the speakers who was invited to speak via teleconference from the the Saudi Kingdom. The…
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Justice For All Rally
Reaching back into history a bit here, but as posted on my facebook page detailing my work in Houston, Texas. The rally was held in 2003 outside of Congressman John Colberson’s office. It was a huge success turning people out to exercise their democratic rights and show support for justice of the Palestinian people. It…
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Houston Police Department Program
Interacting with the American Muslim Community is a program that I designed, managed and taught. It was a highly successful program that received rave reviews from attendees and was in the news media multiple times. It was approved by two prominent scholars in Houston, the leadership at the Islamic Circle of North America and the…
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