Some 15 years ago Maaria Mozaffar began as a civil rights lawyer & mediator, and since then her work has grown to center around both education and legislative advocacy, crafting & organizing legislation centered on religious freedom and rights. As a Muslim, Maaria sees more clearly the tilt, and sometimes the walls, that US society builds against minority faiths and ethnic groups. Based in Illinois, her successful advocacy has included the Halal/Kosher Law in Public Institutions, the Faith Behind Bars act, and the establishment of January 17th as Muhammad Ali Day, and these and more laws are being replicated in other states as well. She's the author of the book More than Pretty, and founder of The Skinless Project. Maaria's keen mind & inclusive spirit has been key to building wide coalitions and in welcoming allies.
Past/present religious/spiritual influences: Muslim
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