MYLS-Chicago Hosts Second Session at Aqsa School
CAIR-Chicago’s youth development initiative, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS)-Chicago continued its relaunch at Aqsa School in Bridgeview on February 28th. Sixty students in grades 8-12 classes participated in the second installment of this special executive session, called "Set Your Own Tracks."
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab, the main presenter, presented insights from 15 years of experience of civil rights activism and advocacy. He also delivered the khutbah for the Friday congregational prayer for all the students 6th through 12th. Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson also spoke to the group.
Students were charged to identify issues impacting their community and the nation. Aqsa School joined MYLS-Chicago as a participating member school in April 2008.