Black Lives Matter.

As an organization, we have always been focused on sharing Muslim stories. A story that is not heard enough, but told too often, is the story of how our Black brothers and sisters are treated in our society. There are injustices taking place that need to be addressed. It is on us, as Muslims and as people, to stand in solidarity with those fighting for justice, accountability, and change.

We, the Mosquers, stand by the Black Lives Matter movement and recognize that it is on us to change these deeply rooted systems built on racism, oppression, and white supremacy.

We need to educate ourselves.

We need to acknowledge that there are instances of racism that take place within our own Muslim communities that we have to actively confront.

We need to acknowledge that the larger Muslim community has often turned their backs on Black people who continue to fight for their right to exist.

We, the Mosquers, need to better showcase stories of Black creatives within our community. We, the community, need to DONATE to organizations supporting Black LIVES, Black FREEDOM, and Black ART.

NOW is the time to amplify Black voices. NOW is the time to rally and stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters. This is not the time to claim ignorance. Read. Learn. Speak. Act.

#BlackLivesMatter