2019 Ramadan
"Seeking Justice Together"
“O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah, witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness.” (5:8)
Welcome to the Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion 2019 Ramadan Appeal homepage.
This is the fifth consecutive Ramadan Appeal, begun by our former board chair and dear colleague, Ghalib Begg.
During the 78 years, the Roundtable has been standing against harm to our neighbors because of their religion, race or other identities, we have enjoyed a long history with the Muslim community.
14th Annual Backpack Giveaway
We’re delivering 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to the doorsteps of Detroit families in need as part of a partnership with Community Movement Builders Detroit and Black Lives Matter Detroit.
This marks the 14th consecutive year of the backpack giveaway program, previously held annually as part of our “Restoring the Neighbor Back to the Hood” festival. The event was canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our commitment to the health and safety of our community. Families were able to pre-register to receive delivery of up to two backpacks per house. Registration is now closed.
Learn more. (press release)
See media coverage of this event here.
