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FOX16: Vigil held to honor slain Muslim boy as accused attacker appears in court in Illinois
As the legal process unfolded, community members gathered outside the courthouse to show unwavering support for the Al Fayoumi family. The horrific attack, which claimed the life of young Wadee and left his mother injured, has left a profound impact on the community, prompting a collective call for justice and unity.
Chicago Tribune: Father, activists liken suburban boy Wadee Alfayoumi’s slaying to ongoing war in Gaza ahead of hearing for hate crime case
In a reflection of the devastating impact of hate crimes, the community is gearing up for a crucial hearing in the case of Wadee Al Fayoumi, a suburban boy whose life was tragically cut short. As the legal proceedings unfold, his father and activists have drawn parallels between Wadee’s untimely death and ongoing conflict in Gaza, shedding light on the broader implications of such acts of violence.
ABC 7 : Woman claims Chicago law firm rescinded job offer over her support for Palestinians
In a recent turn of events, Foley and Lardner, a prominent law firm based in Chicago, found itself in the midst of controversy after rescinding a job offer to Jinan Chehade at their River North office. The decision was allegedly prompted by Chehade's comments on the ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict.
Media Mention: Emma Melton of CAIR-Chicago Speaks With Scripps News On The Abuatelah Lawsuit
Emma Melton of the Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a civil rights lawsuit on behalf of Abuatelah against the village of Oak Lawn and the three officers involved in the beating.
MEDIA MENTION: The Brunswick News
CHICAGO - CAIR-Chicago hosted a news conference following the grand jury indictment of Oak Lawn Police officer, Patrick O’Donnell.
WGN News: Oak Lawn Police Charged in Filmed Beating of Teen Report
CAIR-Chicago’s Staff Attorney Emma Melton, ESQ. responds to grand jury indictment of Oak Lawn police officer in bruutal beating of 17-year-old Hadi Abuatelah in July 2022.
Reza Aslan, Fox News and the status Islamophobia in the media
Fox News' recent interview with Reza Aslan caused waves in the internet world as outwardly Islamophobic. Communications Intern Shaiesha Moore explores the more subtle forms of Islamophobia present in the media that often go unnoticed.
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.
CAIR-Chicago joins South Asian, Sikh groups to recognize anti-hate resolution
Ahmed Rehab and Rabya Khan participated in a commemoration for Illinois House Resolution 1193 which addresses hate crimes against minorities including Sikh and Muslim Americans.
Letter to the Editor: USA Today, what's in a name?
In a recent article titled “Israel warns against Palestinian U.N. bid,” dated on November 29th, 2012, USA Today failed to administer a culturally sensitive report, which I find reprehensible by way of lazy journalism.
Letter to the Editor: USA Today, what's in a name?
In a recent article titled “Israel warns against Palestinian U.N. bid,” dated on November 29th, 2012, USA Today failed to administer a culturally sensitive report, which I find reprehensible by way of lazy journalism.
Letter to the Producer: Demonization is not a game
CAIR-Chicago responds with a letter to the producer of KFKF 94.1 in Kansas City, Missouri about their tasteless game show: “Beat the Terrorist.”
How the erosion of civil liberties is not just a Muslim issue
European courts have deemed American prisons to be compatible with human rights standards. Chris Hedges, in his op-ed, “What Is Happening to Muslims Will Happen to the Rest of Us,” however, tells us that this is not the case.
Letter to the editor: Disappointment with 'Muslim rage' issue
Eager to hold media accountable and change negative media depictions of Muslims, a CAIR-Chicago volunteer wrote to Newsweek to express her disappointment with their 'Muslim rage' issue. Her letter was published.
Letter to the editor: Disappointment with 'Muslim rage' issue
Eager to hold media accountable and change negative media depictions of Muslims, a CAIR-Chicago volunteer wrote to Newsweek to express her disappointment with their 'Muslim rage' issue. Her letter was published.
“Muslim rage”: Does it really live up to its hype?
The Sep. 24 Newsweek cover image with the title “Muslim Rage” and the article associated with it by Ayaan Hirsi Ali is bigoted and stereotypical of Islam and Muslims, bringing to question Newsweek’s journalistic integrity.
Letter to the editor: Steve Huntley fumbles and loses with the issues
In reading Steve Huntley’s September 13th op-ed, “Must wage war on Islamic fanatics,” it presented some troubling issues.
The media’s silence on the genocide of Rohingya Muslims
Today the media's silence repeats itself with Burma, where systemic ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya ethnic group is taking place to the yawns of an indifferent world.