Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation

On May 23rd, the Milwaukee Common Council passed a resolution standing with Salah Sarsour. Then on May 28th, the Milwaukee County Board voted 16 to 2 to pass Resolution 26-447, formally condemning his detention and demanding his immediate release from federal custody.

But what does a resolution actually mean and why does it matter if it’s not a law?

A resolution is an official statement that puts elected officials on the record. It cannot force the federal government to act, but that doesn’t make it powerless. It creates real public pressure. It signals to federal authorities that this community will not stay silent. It shows that Milwaukee, at both the city and county level, stands with Salah against unjust detention. And when 16 elected supervisors speak with one voice, officials at every level pay attention.

Resolutions matter because they reflect the will of the people. They are how local government says: we see what is happening, we oppose it, and we are putting that opposition into the public record for everyone to see.

Swipe through to understand exactly how this process works and what comes next in the fight for Salah’s release.

This is civic power. This is why representation matters. This is why we stay engaged.
The fight is not over. We continue to advocate through legal channels, community organizing, and holding elected officials accountable. Stay informed. Stay engaged.

Eid Mubarak from the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation. 🌙

Eid al-Adha is a time to reflect and show up for one another. It is a reminder that the strongest communities are built through devotion, generosity, and care for those around us.

Wishing you and your family a joyful and peaceful Eid surrounded by the people you love.

Eid Mubarak to every Muslim family across Wisconsin!

This May, we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month across Wisconsin.

Muslim voices are AAPI voices. Some of the largest Muslim populations in the world are in Asia, from Indonesia and Bangladesh to Pakistan, India, and Malaysia. AAPI heritage and Muslim identity are not separate stories. They are intertwined, woven together across centuries and communities.

And that story lives right here in Wisconsin. Filipino and Bangladeshi. Afghan and Malaysian. Pakistani and Indonesian. Kashmiri and Vietnamese. We are AAPI. We are Muslim. We are Wisconsin.

This month we honor the richness and contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, including the Muslims among them. From the masjid to the statehouse, AAPI Muslims have always been part of the fabric of this country, and they always will be.

We belong in the conversation. In history. In the future.

Happy AAPI Heritage Month from the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation.

Save the date

Join us for the 2nd Annual WMCF Gala — an evening celebrating community, leadership, and the power of our collective voice.

📍 Brookfield Conference Center
📅 Friday, October 2, 2026

Rooted in community. Rising in leadership. We can’t wait to be together.

We had an amazing time at our Amplifying Muslim Voices event!
From learning about how our government works to testing our knowledge with a fun Kahoot, the energy in the room was incredible.

Huge shoutout to our winners and everyone who showed up, engaged, and made their voices heard. This is how we build the next generation of leaders—together.

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April is Arab American Heritage Month.

Across 22 countries and countless cultures, Arab Americans bring rich histories, languages, and traditions that continue to shape our communities.

We celebrate the diversity, resilience, and contributions of Arab Americans today and every day.

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Your voice matters, now it’s time to use it.

Join WMCF for Amplifying Muslim Voices: From Campus to Community Impact and learn how to turn your ideas into real change. From understanding government to taking action in your community, this is your space to grow, connect, and lead.

Kahoot + prizes
Free dinner
Real conversations

Register now, link in bio.

WMCF had an amazing time with MSA students at UW–Madison!

We talked about how to amplify your voice and broke down what local candidates actually do, from the Supreme Court to school boards, so students can better understand their impact.

We also put their knowledge to the test with a fun Kahoot (with some great prizes 👀AirPods, a projector, and a Bluetooth speaker)!

And of course, we wrapped it all up with a delicious meal from Dave’s Hot Chicken

Grateful for the energy, engagement, and passion from students ready to make a difference. This is how we build the next generation of Muslim civic leaders

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Ramadan Mubarak from all of us at the Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation. 🌙
May this blessed month bring peace, reflection, and countless blessings to you and your loved ones.

WMCF’s First Civic Competition!

The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Foundation was proud to host our first civic competition with Salam School seniors.

Students engaged in civic learning, critical thinking, and friendly competition and the top three students won prizes including AirPods, a mini projector, and a Bluetooth speaker.

This is just the beginning. We look forward to bringing this civic competition to more schools across Wisconsin and continuing to empower Muslim youth to be informed, engaged, and confident leaders.