On the 19th of June, NBA star and human rights activist Enes Kanter visited Silver Sage Foundation’s headquarters in Las Vegas. We presented him the Champion of the Human Rights Award for his standing up for human rights with his outspoken activism.
After having a bountiful brunch and slicing off a delicious cake, our community had a nice and lengthy discussion with Kanter. He answered all of the questions with sincere interest and in detail. Our teenagers were able to ask him some interesting questions regarding his successful career and how he manages to find time for all his philanthropic activities while maintaining a long and hard season of NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers player talked about his life, career and daily routine. It was important to learn how he disciplines himself and spares time for doing selfless acts in the same time. The discussion of the Juneteenth was also on the table as he emphasized on the importance of fighting for freedom and human rights.
Kanter is currently traveling around the USA to organize and participate in the Free Basketball Camps for children. We deeply thank him for paying a visit to our Foundation’s location during his busy schedule and inspiring our community’s young population. As someone who finds a great balance between a professional career and social activism, his example is a great influence on them.
Masjid As-Sabur hadn’t organize any big iftar dinners in this Ramadan due to the pandemic measures. But just for the Night of Power, (Laylat-u-qadr), which is the holiest day of Ramadan month, the masjid made an exception and held an iftar dinner.
As Silver Sage Foundation, we collaborated with other volunteers to bring meals to the event. It was a beautiful night of friendship and spirituality. There were dozens of Muslims coming from all around Las Vegas. After the bountiful iftar dinner, we joined together to perform the Tarawih prayer.
We would like to thank Imam Fateen Seifullah for being a great host and organizing this heartful event. Also special thanks to our volunteers who prepared finger licking meals as always.
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We took part in the 5000 Flowers to 5000 Female Leaders initiative organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST). To make the mother’s day meaningful, our volunteers wrote letters narrating the tragic stories of the oppressed mothers in Turkey. These letters were sent to the prominent female community figures.
Silver Sage Foundation volunteers sent their letters to Carolyn Goodman (Mayor of Las Vegas), Susie Lee (the United States Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district), Candace Kant (Professor of History at College of Southern Nevada), and Jacky Rosen (Former Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district).
We hope that these letters will raise awareness on the problems women suffer in the hands of the current oppressive regime in Turkey. We would like to thank AST for this organization and to our volunteers who delicately wrote the letters.
The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 6th episode aired on May 1st, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV.
In this episode, our guests delved into the topic of hate crimes and how can social efforts could help in this regard. Jolie Brislin from the Anti-Defamation League talked about her organization’s efforts on ending the social injustices and hate crimes. She said that co-operation is vital in solving these problems. She said, ‘we should empower people to speak up,’ because silence only helps to the oppressors and the victims are voiceless.
Hafza Girdap talked about Advocates of Silenced Turkey’s efforts in ending oppressions and inequalities. She also introduced their SetThemFree initiative which is a movement to stop the unfair imprisonments all around the world and especially Turkey. She shared the number of people persecuted wrongly. And those numbers were quite alarming.
The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, Christopher Chiou talked how Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is pro-active in terms of ending the hate crimes. He stated that Las Vegas has lower number of hate crimes as LVMPD is actively co-operating with minorities. He gave the example of LVMPD’s efforts after the Atlanta shooting in which police officers visited the Asian communities and reassured them that they are safe and welcomed.
It was a very uplifting discussion as we see how organizations are working hard to end the injustice and hate crimes in the USA. We also learnt that most of the government officers are also in this effort.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
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Silver Sage Foundation distributed iftar meals around 130 people at Masjid Al-Noor. It was a beautiful event of friendship and faith as Las Vegas Muslims gathered together to break their fast and share the Ramadan spirit. It was especially a refreshing moment for the participants as the pandemic has been preventing such gatherings for a long time. We paid utmost attention to follow the social distancing regulations, but there were heartfelt discussions and friendly exchanges during the evening nevertheless.
We would like to thank Masjid Al-Noor and Islamic Information Center for allowing us to organize this event. We thank everyone who came to eat with us and brought joy to the event. Finally, a special thanks must be given to our volunteers who prepared the meals in their homes. They were quite delicious!
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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) held a multicultural gathering event for the month of Ramadan and Silver Sage Foundation was the food supplier for the event. It was a delightful event to exchange understanding and love. LVMPD officers and community members gave short presentations on the matters of intercultural relationships and unity in Nevada, specifically Las Vegas.
Joseph Lombardo the Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Christopher Chiou the Acting US Attorney for the District of Nevada both gave their heartfelt thanks to our dialogue and charity efforts. They told that they want to pay our foundation a visit at our location as soon as possible.
We would like to thank LVMPD for organizing this meaningful event. Also a big thanks to our volunteer members who prepared some delicious meals for the gathering.
The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 5th episode aired on April 3rd, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV as usual.
In this episode, the discussion revolved around the upcoming month of Ramadan and fasting. Ramadan’s guests were Dr. Dood Hyer, Amr Hosny, and Imam Abdel J. Nuriddin PhD. In the 1-hour long show, the guests talked about the importance of fasting and the spirit of Ramadan.
It was a remarkable discussion to learn that all of the major religions practice fasting a different ways. The speakers emphasized on the health benefits of fasting. It was also noted how fasting brings a person closer to God. It was also stated that fasting is a helpful activity to encourage people to pay attention on charitable efforts as it allows one to feel the sense of hunger properly.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
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The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 4th episode aired on March 6th, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV as usual.
In this episode, Imam Ramadan hosted three esteemed guests from 3 different religions. Rabbi Reuven Firestone PhD, Reverend Dr. Catherine Gregg and Imam Jamal Rahman came together to discuss on how interfaith dialogue can establish strong bridges between the Abrahamic religions.
Inspired by Fethullah Gulen’s vision of peace and dialogue between different social and religious groups, Ramadan led the discussion through various points regarding the role of understanding each other and tolerance in building a harmonious society in the 21st Century.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
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We organized a bake sale fundraiser to raise money to be used in helping the oppressed women in Turkey. To celebrate the International Women’s Day, Silver Sage Foundation’s distinguished members prepared a variety of delicious meals.
Our stand was opened at Anthem Hills Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Our volunteers and customers paid great attention to social distancing regulations.
All money will be sent to Turkey and it will be distributed to the women in need as the Turkish government keeps 1000s of people in jail or purged from their job, leaving them in desperate need for financial support.
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Our Silver Sage Foundation community got together and made a silent march on Las Vegas Strip to support the women rights and celebrate the International Women’s Day. We marched for the women of the world, especially for the women who are suffering in the Turkish prisons under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s oppressive regime.
It was a joint effort all around the USA organized by AST (Advocates of Silenced Turkey). Since the alleged coup attempt in July 2016, more than 5000 women have been jailed. 600 were detained and 100 women have given birth in prison. There are currently 780 children prisoners accompanying their mothers.
Women’s rights have been ignored and violated by the Turkish authorities systemically. Many women in custody were subject to strip searches. They were asked to undress and squat while naked, sometimes with cameras present.
As Silver Sage Foundation, we want the end of all unfair treatment towards women all around the world. In this regard, we will raise our voice as much we can.
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Enes Kanter visits Silver Sage Foundation
On the 19th of June, NBA star and human rights activist Enes Kanter visited Silver Sage Foundation’s headquarters in Las Vegas. We presented him the Champion of the Human Rights Award for his standing up for human rights with his outspoken activism.
After having a bountiful brunch and slicing off a delicious cake, our community had a nice and lengthy discussion with Kanter. He answered all of the questions with sincere interest and in detail. Our teenagers were able to ask him some interesting questions regarding his successful career and how he manages to find time for all his philanthropic activities while maintaining a long and hard season of NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers player talked about his life, career and daily routine. It was important to learn how he disciplines himself and spares time for doing selfless acts in the same time. The discussion of the Juneteenth was also on the table as he emphasized on the importance of fighting for freedom and human rights.
Kanter is currently traveling around the USA to organize and participate in the Free Basketball Camps for children. We deeply thank him for paying a visit to our Foundation’s location during his busy schedule and inspiring our community’s young population. As someone who finds a great balance between a professional career and social activism, his example is a great influence on them.
Iftar Dinner at Masjid As-Sabur
Masjid As-Sabur hadn’t organize any big iftar dinners in this Ramadan due to the pandemic measures. But just for the Night of Power, (Laylat-u-qadr), which is the holiest day of Ramadan month, the masjid made an exception and held an iftar dinner.
As Silver Sage Foundation, we collaborated with other volunteers to bring meals to the event. It was a beautiful night of friendship and spirituality. There were dozens of Muslims coming from all around Las Vegas. After the bountiful iftar dinner, we joined together to perform the Tarawih prayer.
We would like to thank Imam Fateen Seifullah for being a great host and organizing this heartful event. Also special thanks to our volunteers who prepared finger licking meals as always.
5000 Flowers to 5000 Female Leaders
We took part in the 5000 Flowers to 5000 Female Leaders initiative organized by Advocates of Silenced Turkey (AST). To make the mother’s day meaningful, our volunteers wrote letters narrating the tragic stories of the oppressed mothers in Turkey. These letters were sent to the prominent female community figures.
Silver Sage Foundation volunteers sent their letters to Carolyn Goodman (Mayor of Las Vegas), Susie Lee (the United States Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district), Candace Kant (Professor of History at College of Southern Nevada), and Jacky Rosen (Former Representative for Nevada’s 3rd congressional district).
We hope that these letters will raise awareness on the problems women suffer in the hands of the current oppressive regime in Turkey. We would like to thank AST for this organization and to our volunteers who delicately wrote the letters.
Radio Show – The Issue of Hate Crimes
The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 6th episode aired on May 1st, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV.
In this episode, our guests delved into the topic of hate crimes and how can social efforts could help in this regard. Jolie Brislin from the Anti-Defamation League talked about her organization’s efforts on ending the social injustices and hate crimes. She said that co-operation is vital in solving these problems. She said, ‘we should empower people to speak up,’ because silence only helps to the oppressors and the victims are voiceless.
Hafza Girdap talked about Advocates of Silenced Turkey’s efforts in ending oppressions and inequalities. She also introduced their SetThemFree initiative which is a movement to stop the unfair imprisonments all around the world and especially Turkey. She shared the number of people persecuted wrongly. And those numbers were quite alarming.
The Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada, Christopher Chiou talked how Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is pro-active in terms of ending the hate crimes. He stated that Las Vegas has lower number of hate crimes as LVMPD is actively co-operating with minorities. He gave the example of LVMPD’s efforts after the Atlanta shooting in which police officers visited the Asian communities and reassured them that they are safe and welcomed.
It was a very uplifting discussion as we see how organizations are working hard to end the injustice and hate crimes in the USA. We also learnt that most of the government officers are also in this effort.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
Iftar Dinner at Masjid Al-Noor
Silver Sage Foundation distributed iftar meals around 130 people at Masjid Al-Noor. It was a beautiful event of friendship and faith as Las Vegas Muslims gathered together to break their fast and share the Ramadan spirit. It was especially a refreshing moment for the participants as the pandemic has been preventing such gatherings for a long time. We paid utmost attention to follow the social distancing regulations, but there were heartfelt discussions and friendly exchanges during the evening nevertheless.
We would like to thank Masjid Al-Noor and Islamic Information Center for allowing us to organize this event. We thank everyone who came to eat with us and brought joy to the event. Finally, a special thanks must be given to our volunteers who prepared the meals in their homes. They were quite delicious!
LVMPD Multicultural Ramadan Event
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) held a multicultural gathering event for the month of Ramadan and Silver Sage Foundation was the food supplier for the event. It was a delightful event to exchange understanding and love. LVMPD officers and community members gave short presentations on the matters of intercultural relationships and unity in Nevada, specifically Las Vegas.
Joseph Lombardo the Sheriff of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Christopher Chiou the Acting US Attorney for the District of Nevada both gave their heartfelt thanks to our dialogue and charity efforts. They told that they want to pay our foundation a visit at our location as soon as possible.
We would like to thank LVMPD for organizing this meaningful event. Also a big thanks to our volunteer members who prepared some delicious meals for the gathering.
Radio Show – The Month of Ramadan and Fasting
The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 5th episode aired on April 3rd, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV as usual.
In this episode, the discussion revolved around the upcoming month of Ramadan and fasting. Ramadan’s guests were Dr. Dood Hyer, Amr Hosny, and Imam Abdel J. Nuriddin PhD. In the 1-hour long show, the guests talked about the importance of fasting and the spirit of Ramadan.
It was a remarkable discussion to learn that all of the major religions practice fasting a different ways. The speakers emphasized on the health benefits of fasting. It was also noted how fasting brings a person closer to God. It was also stated that fasting is a helpful activity to encourage people to pay attention on charitable efforts as it allows one to feel the sense of hunger properly.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
Radio Show – Love and Tolerance in the 21st Century
The Radio Talk Show series presented by Silver Sage Foundation and Hosted by Imam Mujahid Ramadan continued with the 4th episode aired on March 6th, 2021. The broadcast was provided by 88.1 Power LV as usual.
In this episode, Imam Ramadan hosted three esteemed guests from 3 different religions. Rabbi Reuven Firestone PhD, Reverend Dr. Catherine Gregg and Imam Jamal Rahman came together to discuss on how interfaith dialogue can establish strong bridges between the Abrahamic religions.
Inspired by Fethullah Gulen’s vision of peace and dialogue between different social and religious groups, Ramadan led the discussion through various points regarding the role of understanding each other and tolerance in building a harmonious society in the 21st Century.
We would to thank Imam Ramadan and his valued guests for this thought provoking discussion. Also special thanks to KCEP Power LV 88.1 for allowing us to broadcast these series on their platform.
Stay tuned for the next month’s episode by subscribing to our social media channels.
Bake Sale for the International Women’s Day
We organized a bake sale fundraiser to raise money to be used in helping the oppressed women in Turkey. To celebrate the International Women’s Day, Silver Sage Foundation’s distinguished members prepared a variety of delicious meals.
Our stand was opened at Anthem Hills Park on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Our volunteers and customers paid great attention to social distancing regulations.
All money will be sent to Turkey and it will be distributed to the women in need as the Turkish government keeps 1000s of people in jail or purged from their job, leaving them in desperate need for financial support.
Silent March for Women’s Rights
Our Silver Sage Foundation community got together and made a silent march on Las Vegas Strip to support the women rights and celebrate the International Women’s Day. We marched for the women of the world, especially for the women who are suffering in the Turkish prisons under Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s oppressive regime.
It was a joint effort all around the USA organized by AST (Advocates of Silenced Turkey). Since the alleged coup attempt in July 2016, more than 5000 women have been jailed. 600 were detained and 100 women have given birth in prison. There are currently 780 children prisoners accompanying their mothers.
Women’s rights have been ignored and violated by the Turkish authorities systemically. Many women in custody were subject to strip searches. They were asked to undress and squat while naked, sometimes with cameras present.
As Silver Sage Foundation, we want the end of all unfair treatment towards women all around the world. In this regard, we will raise our voice as much we can.