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Naperville Television 17: Irshad Learning Center moving into Naperville
Naperville Television 17 reports on the current status of the Irshad Learning Center's developments in the Naperville community.
CAIR-Chicago opens new downtown center! [VIDEO]
We are proud to announce the opening of CAIR-Chicago’s brand new activism center in the heart of downtown Chicago, located at 17 N. State.
Columbia Chronicle: Anti-Muslim sentiment reigniting the flames
The recent release of anti-Islam movie “Innocence of Muslims” and anti-Muslim advertisements in New York City’s subway system have caused rage among Muslims in the Middle East. The Chronicle interviewed local Muslims at the Downtown Islamic Center and CAIR (Council on American-Islam Relations) Chicago and asked for their reactions to it.
Chicago coalition speaks out against the bloodshed in Syria
United Coalition of national and local Syrian-American and Muslim-American organizations joined by Chicago family members of those Killed spoke at a press conference held at the CAIR-Chicago office, on August 27, to discuss steps to end the bloodshed in Syria.
Intern Graduation Photos/Video - Join Us!
CAIR-Chicago would like to thank and congratulate its summer 2012 interns for being a spirited, dedicated, and driven team of budding professional activists.
MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago's reaction to anti-Muslim attacks in Ill., Governor Pat Quinn Speaks Out
CAIR-Chicago gave numerous interviews on different media venues addressing the recent anti-Muslim attacks in Morton Grove and Lombard, Ill., while also receiving a statement from governor Pat Quinn, condemning the attacks.
MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago's reaction to anti-Muslim attacks in Ill., Governor Pat Quinn Speaks Out
CAIR-Chicago gave numerous interviews on different media venues addressing the recent anti-Muslim attacks in Morton Grove and Lombard, Ill., while also receiving a statement from governor Pat Quinn, condemning the attacks.
MEDIA DIGEST: Standing up to Congressman Joe Walsh
CAIR-Chicago's media department gave over 20 interviews on 16 different media venues calling out Congressman Joe Walsh's bigoted comments on Islam and Muslims. The following digest includes a selection of these interviews.
VIDEO: Meet our new Summer Interns!
On their day of orientation, we asked our Summer Interns what brought them to CAIR-Chicago and what they're looking forward to during their internship.
VIDEO: A vigil in dedication to the fallen heroes of Syria
On June 13th, CAIR-Chicago held a candlelight vigil in downtown Chicago to express solidarity and honor all those who have lost their lives or are suffering in Syria.
CAIR-Chicago's 2012 Documentary: A Future Without Bigotry
We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.
CAIR-Chicago's 2012 Documentary: A Future Without Bigotry
We are proud to present CAIR-Chicago's 2012 documentary - A Future Without Bigotry - which features interviews with staff and interns and highlights the efforts of the CAIR-Chicago team.
FBI Counterterrorism Training Curriculum Proves Islamophobic
Communications Intern, Dima Ansari, discusses Islamophobic FBI Training Materials
Noor Salahuddin Discusses the Republican Presidential Candidates' Political Positions
Communications Intern, Noor Salahuddin discusses the Republican presidential candidates' political positions.
Noor Salahuddin Discusses the Republican Presidential Candidates' Political Positions
Communications Intern, Noor Salahuddin discusses the Republican presidential candidates' political positions.
Muslims Reflect on 9/11 on 10th Anniversary - A CAIR-Chicago Film
CAIR-Chicago staff members look back on the 9/11 terrorist attacks, share their stories, and explain how we as a nation can move forward after 10 years.
Civil Rights Vlog #7: Becky Fogel discusses ICE rally reaction
Communications Intern Becky Fogel discusses the overblown reaction to a rally at the ICE hearing last week.
Civil Rights Vlog #6: Clement Yu on the Secure Communities Program
Government Affairs Intern Clement Yu discusses the controversial Secure Communities program, enforced by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Vlog #5 Ian Peterson on Racial Profiling in the US
CAIR-Chicago Intern Ian Peterson discusses racial profiling in the U.S. in the first of a series of video blogs on the issue. In his first video, Ian focuses on significant supreme court cases and government policies that have continued to erode the 14th amendment of the constitution which prohibits racial profiling in the U.S.
Civil Rights Vlog #4: Free Gaza Flotilla II
CAIR-Chicago Intern Noor Salahuddin discusses the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza that was prevented from delivering aid by Greek authorities at an Athens port. Noor dispels false claims made by Israeli officials in their attempts to delegitimize the humanitarian mission.
