Leaders of the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis, Imam Council of Metropolitan St. Louis, Jewish Voice for Peace St. Louis chapter and Council on American-Islamic Relations Missouri chapter together condemned Ames’ school board campaign on Wednesday.
“Jeanie Ames’ record of racism, Islamophobia, xenophobia, and other bigotry prove beyond any doubt that she has no place on the Parkway School District’s Board of Education,” said Anna Baltzer of Jewish Voice for Peace in a statement. “All people of conscience who believe in the value and place of all children at Parkway schools should oppose Ames’ candidacy in the strongest terms.”
“It is quite disturbing to say the least that a person with views such as ‘banning Islam from America’ is running for the Parkway School Board,” said Mufti Asif Umar in a statement. He is the imam of Daar-Al-Islam Masjid a mosque situated in the school district. “We are proud to say that Parkway schools are home to many American Muslims who were born and raised right here in St. Louis. The students deserve leaders who will be supportive to all of them, regardless of their race and ethnic background. We hope others take notice of her bigoted views.”
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