Media Relations

Contact Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesman
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MAT in the news

December 4, 2001 - Politically Incorrect

MAT Spokesperson Aasma Khan appears on the television show Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.

November 21, 2001 – Voice of America

Aasma Khan, Spokesperson for MAT, speaks out about the need for Muslim-Americans to speak out in the aftermath of the attack and educate people about Islam.
http://www.voanews.com/article.cfm?ObjectID=7B5F3C45-2B77-43F3-A17774F4BE78CE43&Title=Muslim%2DAmericans%20Form%20Group%20To%20Speak%20Out%20Against%20Terrorism&db=voa

November 19, 2001 – Pure Oxygen

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, participates in a round table discussion of what is happening in Afghanistan and how America can achieve justice rather than vengeance. The show aired on November 19, 2001 at 12 pm.

November 18, 2001 – The Washington Post

Awais Sufi, Grants Director, Tamberly Sufi, National Coordinator and Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, are interviewed to discuss the younger voices of Muslim-Americans being raised in support of justice, whether or not that results in being critical of other Muslims.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A50342-2001Nov18.html

October 30, 2001 – Newsday

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, is interviewed to provide information about MAT’s philosophy and work, as a counterpoint voice to Muslims that are afraid to criticize other Muslims.
http://www.newsday.com/features/religion/ny-p2top22438018oct30.story

October 25, 2001 – New York Times

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, is featured in the New York Times Metro Section on October 25, 2001, for her efforts to bring peace through education about Islam in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/25/nyregion/25PROF.html?ex=1005018963&ei=1&en=673\

October 24, 2001 – Silicon Alley Daily News

MAT is featured in the Silicon Alley Daily News on October 24, 2001 where the work of the group is highlighted because of its web-site. http://www.siliconalleydaily.com/issues/sar10242001.html#Headline9615

October 22, 2001 – Wired.com

Amira Quraishi, a MAT member, is interviewed by Wired.com on October 22, 2001, about organizing so quickly after the 9/11 attacks to quickly spread that word that Islam condemns suicide attacks and attacks upon innocent civilians.
http://www.wired.com/news/culture/0,1284,47669,00.html

October 21, 2001 – Newsday

Aasma Khan, MAT spokesperson, is featured in Newsday articles for her appearance at the Beth El Temple, engaging in interfaith dialogue. http://www.newsday.com/news/printedition/longisland/ny-limeet212425415oct21.story

October 13, 2001 – Manhattan Neighborhood Network Show

Mohammed Fadel, a MAT member, appears on Manhattan Neighborhood Network Show on October 13, 2001 to discuss “Arab-Americans, Our Past, Our Future”.

October 6, 2001 – CBS Evening News

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, and Hassan Fattah, MAT member, did interviews with CBS Evening News to discuss discrimination against Muslim-Americans which aired on October 6, 2001.

October 3, 2001 – The Chicago Tribune

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, provides information and insight about the plight of on Afghani Women in the Chicago Tribune.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/women/chi-0110030141oct03.story?coll=chi%2Dleisurewomannews%2Dhed

October 2, 2001 – The New York Times

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, comments about teaching the young MTV viewership about bias against Muslim and Arab Americans.
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/10/02/arts/television/02MTV.html

September 28, 2001 – The Ananda Lewis Show

Aasma Khan, MAT Spokesperson, and Fatima Sami, Education Director, appeared on the Ananda Lewis Show to address the fears of fellow Americans, explain the basics of the Islamic faith and raise awareness against profiling Muslim-Americans on September 28, 2001 at 9 am.

September 28, 2001 - The Jewish Week

"Shift In Tone?"
In wake of terror attack here, new Muslim-American group forms with tolerant
message; others appear to moderate stance.
www.thejewishweek.com/news/newscontent.php3?artid=5154

September 21, 2001 – MTV News Now

Aasma Khan and Maryam Ahmad, MAT members, appeared on “MTV News Now” program to discuss Muslim-American’s condemnation of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the need for American solidarity. It aired on September 21, 2001, at 8 pm and has been repeated many times since.

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