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ISLAMiCommentary: Ahmed Rehab: Taking back Islam from extremists with “My Jihad” campaign — Now in DC
The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today announced its sponsorship of the #MyJihad Public Educational Campaign in Washington, D.C., launched by MyJihad inc., with ads appearing at the Shaw, Waterfront, Rockville, and Dunn Loring train (metro) stations.
Meet our new staff members!
CAIR-Chicago proudly welcomes two new staff members to our team. Meet our new Communications Coordinator, Ambreen Zuberi, and also our new Office Coordinator, Noor Salahuddin.
Ahmed Rehab to speak on Islamophobia at AIC
CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, will be included as part of a panel to discuss religious bigotry at the American Islamic College on February 23rd.
Rabya Khan to participate in 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights' screening
In honor of Fred Korematsu Day, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, will join Bill Yoshino, Midwest Director of Japanese American Citizens League, as part of a special screening of the film, 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story.'
Rabya Khan to participate in 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights' screening
In honor of Fred Korematsu Day, CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, will join Bill Yoshino, Midwest Director of Japanese American Citizens League, as part of a special screening of the film, 'Of Civil Wrongs and Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story.'
Liberty and justice for all: a legacy to remember
Dr. King transcended decades of struggle, and through his life and in the aftermath of his death embodied the ideal of American and international civil and human rights through a very simple philosophy: freedom, justice, and equality for all.
Staff Attorney Rabya Khan speaks at interfaith event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
CAIR-Chicago's Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, was a featured speaker at the "Remember our Civil Rights and Civil Liberties" interfaith event this past Monday, January 21st to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
On Islam: 'My Jihad' to Canada to defeat Islamophobes
An American Muslim campaign that was first launched by the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) in December, has crossed into Canada to introduce the true meaning of Jihad.
Vancouver Observer: #MyJihad: How a hashtag aims to reintroduce Muslims to Canada and US
A #MyJihad activist tells Vancouver Observer about a US-based movement against Islamophobia, crossing the border into Canada.
State of Belief Radio: Taking back Islam from extremists with “My Jihad”
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director and founder of the #MyJihad campaign, Ahmed Rehab, and Rev. Welton Gaddy discuss the purpose of the campaign and what it hopes to achieve.
Job opportunities available with CIOGC
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) is seeking a Communications Director and a Website Designer. Apply by January 30th, 2013!
PRESS RELEASE: Graffiti sprayed on Muslim cemetery sign in La Grange Park, Illinois
(CHICAGO, IL, 1/15/2013) The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today urged law enforcement authorities to consider a possible bias motive for graffiti targeting the main sign of the Muslim Cemetery of Greater Chicago at Parkholm cemetery in La Grange Park, Ill.
Pamela Geller’s self-defeating quest to “defeat” jihad
Matthew Barry, contributor for the Chicago Monitor, responds to Pamela Geller's recent attack on his piece in the Monitor about the #MyJihad campaign.
Become a sponsor of CAIR-Chicago's 9th Annual Banquet!
Sponsorship packages include ads in our program booklet, tickets to our event, and/or a vendor display table for your business or organization. To become a sponsor or for more information, e-mail Sufyan Sohel, Deputy Director of CAIR-Chicago, at ssohel@cairchicago.org or call 312-212-1520.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab on the politics behind Egypt's possible IMF loan
Ahmed Rehab discusses the political implications behind Egypt's possible International Monetary Fund loan in addition to the status of the recent #MyJihad public education campaign.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab on the politics behind Egypt's possible IMF loan
Ahmed Rehab discusses the political implications behind Egypt's possible International Monetary Fund loan in addition to the status of the recent #MyJihad public education campaign.
CAMP-Chicago 4th Annual Kickoff Dinner
CAMP-Chicago is kicking off the 2013 new year with the 4th Annual Kickoff Networking Dinner. Meet the CAMP-Chicago officers, learn about upcoming events and network with other Muslim professionals. This year's dinner will be held at Reza's in downtown Chicago.
Salon: Can “jihad” be rebranded?
It's an uphill fight, but Muslim activists are trying to reclaim a holy word that's become synonymous with terror.