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CAIR-Chicago Reaches out to Congress on Behalf of Muslims
CAIR-Chicago’s Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson and Deputy Director, Sufyan Sohel took a trip to D.C. in an effort to make the community’s issues be heard by the Congress.
Muslim Matters: #MyJihad - The ‘struggle’ to reclaim Islam
Muslim Matters discusses the goal of #MyJihad Public Education Campaign and sheds light on how it is successfully driving home the message that 'jihad' in actuality refers to a concerted effort or struggle, namely by an individual in the path of God.
Jewish News One: Washington’s 'MyJihad' advertising campaign
Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.
Jewish News One: Washington’s 'MyJihad' advertising campaign
Traditionally, in Islam, the term jihad means 'striving in the way of God" or more simply, struggle. For many Americans, the term jihad has come to have negative and violent connotations. An advertising campaign in America's public transport system is trying to change that.
The Muslim Link: MyJihad campaign comes to area metro stations
The Muslim Link reports on the #MyJihad campaign and the efforts to change the perception of the word in the mainstream majority.
WCAI: Through ad campaign, Muslim activists want to redefine 'Jihad'
In an effort to "reclaim" the word jihad,Muslim activists launched a new ad campaign in the nation's capital this week. Commuters in the Washington, D.C., subway system will start seeing posters stamped with the "#My Jihad" hashtag.
Washington Post: ‘Jihad’ ads come to D.C. Metro stations
Aiming to “reclaim jihad from Muslim and anti-Muslim extremists alike,” Muslim activists this week announced that their “#My jihad” ad campaign began running Monday in D.C. metro stations. The ads have previously appeared on buses in San Francisco and Chicago.
Huffington Post: My Jihad Ad Campaign Launches In Washington, D.C.
Just months after controversial anti-Muslim ads went on display, the nation's capital will feature a campaign meant to redefine, in positive ways, the popular understanding of jihad.
PRESS RELEASE: #MyJihad ad campaign launches in Washington D.C.
Ads for the #MyJihad Campaign, sponsored by CAIR-Chicago, launched today in Washington D.C. and are appearing at the Shaw, Waterfront, Rockville, and Dunn Loring train stations.
Press Release: "MyJihad" ads are up on Chicago buses! National campaign launch (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
(CHICAGO, IL, 12/13/2012) — On Friday, December 14, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) will announce the launch of the "MyJihad” educational campaign at a press conference in the morning and at a community party in the afternoon.
Press Release: "MyJihad" ads are up on Chicago buses! National campaign launch (VIDEO/PHOTOS)
(CHICAGO, IL, 12/13/2012) — On Friday, December 14, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) will announce the launch of the "MyJihad” educational campaign at a press conference in the morning and at a community party in the afternoon.
CAIR-Chicago Advocates for Civil Rights on Capitol Hill
On March 5th and 6th, CAIR-Chicago participated in CAIR’s 6th Annual Advocacy Days on Capitol Hill. Leaders from more than 20 CAIR offices from across the nation met with Congressional offices representing their home states to draw support against racial profiling and guaranteed protection of due process for all individuals.
Apply for a Congressional Summer Internship
CAIR-Chicago and the Muslim Congressional Staffers Association (CMSA) are encouraging Muslim college students to apply for Congressional internships in Washington D.C. This is a great opportunity to learn about the legislative process firsthand and build a lasting relationship with your Congressional Representatives
Daily Herald: Sides recharge on immigration issues
On the eve of a critical month for immigration issues, activists plan a wave of marches, unity vigils and lobbying to try to sway Congressional support for reform this year.