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CAIR-Kansas Calls on Chipotle to Fire Manager Who Harassed, Assaulted Female Muslim Employee
CAIR-Kansas Calls on Chipotle to Fire Manager Who Harassed, Assaulted Female Muslim Employee
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(KANSAS CITY, 8/16/2021) — The Kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas) today called on a Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurant in Lenexa, Kan., to fire an assistant manager who allegedly repeatedly harassed and assaulted a female Muslim employee who wears the hijab, or Islamic head scarf.
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Over the past month, the assistant manager reportedly asked the employee several times if he could see her hair, to which she responded that she wears the hijab for religious reasons and would not remove it. The assistant manager would allegedly repeat that same request while the employee continued working.
On Aug. 9, the employee was reportedly again approached by the assistant manager asking again to see her hair, to which she responded “no” and returned to her work. The assistant manager then allegedly proceeded to forcibly pull the employee’s hijab off. Both the employee’s cousin, who works the same shift and faced the same harassment from the assistant manager, and the shift supervisor witnessed the incident.
The employee immediately reported the incident to the general manager of the restaurant and the regional field manager, who responded to her the next morning saying the incident would be dealt with immediately and resolved. The field manager came to the store that morning and had a brief private meeting with the assistant manager.
The employee contacted the field manager that evening to inquire and he told her he had talked to the assistant manager who now understood why his actions were inappropriate and that he believes the assistant manager will act appropriately in the future. The employee also filed a report about the harassment and battery incident with the Lenexa Police Department.
In a statement, CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy said:
“We condemn the actions of this assistant manager who allegedly committed this act of assault against an employee after creating a hostile work environment for the previous month by continually harassing her and her cousin with his demands to remove their religious head cover so he can see their hair. This is a clear violation of their religious rights and of their right to have a safe work environment.
“The company should fire this assistant manager and review its policy and training of management staff to make sure that no other employee is subjected to this discriminatory and humiliating treatment in the future. All company management staff should be offered diversity training on the right to religious accommodations for staff and the proper way to treat their employees.”
Elbayoumy noted that CAIR has reported an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims and members of other minority groups.
SEE: CAIR Issues an Employer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices
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CAIR’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy, 785-318-6323, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
CAIR-Kansas Calls For Resignation Of Independence Missouri City Council Member Over Racist ‘Middle Easterns’ Remark
(Kansas City, 7/17/19) – The Kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for the resignation of Independence, Mo., City Council Member Curt Dougherty over a racist remark he made during a council meeting on Monday night.
During a public hearing about medical marijuana facilities, Councilman Dougherty stated that the city has capped businesses before, like “discount smoke shops owned by mostly Middle Easterns [sic] who will sell anything out the back door.”
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“This kind of negative stereotyping and racism is completely unbecoming of an elected official and we call for Mr. Dougherty’s immediate resignation,” said CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy. “Mr. Dougherty’s bigoted statement shows that he is unable to represent a diverse constituency.”
Last week, CAIR called for and received the resignation of a local Pennsylvania GOP official who posted violently Islamophobic Facebook posts.
SEE: CAIR-Pittsburgh Welcomes Resignation of Islamophobic Pennsylvania Official
https://www.cair.com/cair_pittsburgh_welcomes_resignation_of_islamophobic_pennsylvania_official
The Washington-based Muslim civil rights organization has reported an unprecedented spike in bigotry targeting American Muslims, immigrants and members of other minority groups since the election of Donald Trump as president.
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy, 785-318-6323, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CAIR-Kansas, Lawrence Interfaith Organizations to Hold Vigil in Solidarity with Jewish Community
(LAWRENCE, KANSAS, 11/1/18) – Later today, the kansas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kansas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will join the Lawrence Jewish Community Congregation, Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence Peace Mennonite church, and other interfaith organizations at a vigil to express solidarity with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh and nationwide following a deadly attack on a synagogue in that city.
WHAT: Interfaith Community Vigil in support of Jewish community
WHEN: Thursday, November 01, 6 - 8 p.m.
WHERE: Plymouth Congregational Church (UCC) 925 Vermont St., Lawrence, Kansas 66044
CAIR-Kansas Expresses Solidarity with Jewish Community, Joins Community Vigil
(KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, 10/29/18) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations - Kansas (CAIR-Kansas), a chapter of the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed solidarity with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh and nationwide following a deadly attack on a synagogue in that city and will join a community vigil at the Kahilath Israel Synagogue 10501 Conser, Overland Park, KS 66212 in support of the local Jewish community.
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In a statement, CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy said:
“We as a community stand together in condemning this abhorrent and cowardly attack on the Jewish community and its house of worship. Our sincere sympathy and condolences go to the Jewish community and specifically to the loved ones of all those who were killed or injured and offer our solidarity and support to the Jewish community during this difficult time of grief.”
In a statement, CAIR-Pittsburgh Program Director Zohra Lasania said:
“We condemn this heinous and cowardly attack on a house of worship, offer heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of all those who were killed or injured and express our solidarity with the Jewish community during this time of shock and grief.”
WHAT: Community Vigil in support of Jewish community
WHEN: Monday, October 29, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Kahilath Israel Synagogue, 10501 Cosner St., Overland Park, KS 66212-2643
The Washington-based civil rights organization is urging all houses of worship and faith-based and advocacy organizations to take extra security precautions as outlined in its "Best Practices for Mosque and Community Safety" booklet. The advice in CAIR’s security publication is applicable to all institutions, regardless of organizational mission.
The booklet may be viewed at: https://tinyurl.com/BestSafetyPractices
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Kansas Board Chair Moussa Elbayoumy, 785-318-6323, CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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