Local and International News Coverage of 2024 SOFLO Muslim Conference Cancellation

Several local and and international news outlets covered the cancellation of 2024 SOFLO Muslim Conference by Marriott Coral Springs.

CBS News covered this and broadcast the report on 01-09-2024. Watch report below:

Interview on the CBS News Miami news channel with Br. Jalal Shehadeh, a lawyer and a member of the South Florida Muslim Federation, on the Coral Marriott hotel’s cancellation of the federation’s annual conference and bazaar, days before the event, giving in to pressure from extremist groups. To learn more: https://soflomuslims.com/official-statement/

WSVN News coverage of Marriott Cancellation, broadcast 01-12-2024. Watch report below:

WSVN follow-up report:

‘That is wrong, that is hateful’: Hotel cancels Muslim event after opponents’ campaign

Coverage by Public’s Radio. Read here:

A Florida hotel cancels a Muslim conference, citing security concerns after receiving protest calls

Coverage by Associated Press. Read here:

A Florida hotel cancels a Muslim conference, citing security concerns after receiving protest calls

Coverage by Washington Post. Read here:

A Florida hotel cancels a Muslim conference, citing security concerns after receiving protest calls

Coverage by WLRN/NPR. Listen here (18:56min-34:27min)

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