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Vocalo, CAIR-Chicago Audio-Documentary: The Media and Islamophobia
CAIR-Chicago intern, Becky Fogel, created this audio documentary for Vocalo and Chicago Public Media on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks to share perspectives on the media's role in harboring Islamophobia. Becky interviewed civil rights activists in the Muslim community and had them share their thoughts on how public perception of Muslims has changed since 9/11.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago takes issue with anti-Muslim coloring book
"I think it's very clear that the book has an agenda and is anti-Muslim," Amina Shariff, CAIR Chicago, said. "If they are trying to imply subliminally some kind of Christian-Muslim conflict here, I think that that is very dangerous and completely inappropriate."
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.
Worldview, Chicago Public Radio: Ahmed Rehab reflects on uncertain future of post-revolution Egypt
Today in Cairo, frustrated activists plan to stage another mass protest to accelerate the pace of government reform. In a recent visit to Cairo, Ahmed Rehab, director of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and frequent Worldview contributor, met with high-ranking officials and activists to discuss the way forward. He tells Jerome what he thinks the Egyptian people should demand now.
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.
CAIR-Chicago Immigration Vlog #2 with Noor Salahuddin
CAIR-Chicago Communications Intern Noor Salahuddin discusses new Georgia ID laws and the impact on undocumented immigrants.
CAIR Chicago Civil Rights Vlog #3 with Tarek Khalil
Civil rights law clerk Tarek Khalil analyzes and critiques Herman Cain's "Muslim loyalty oath".
CAIR Chicago Immigration Vlog #1 with Noor Salahuddin
Noor Salahuddin discusses immigration issues in CAIR-Chicago's Immigration Vlog. In this session Noor dispels common U.S. immigration myths.
CIVIL RIGHTS VLOG #2: New FBI Guidelines
CAIR Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak discusses new FBI guidelines, and what you can do to work with your local law enforcement to make sure your civil liberties are being protected.
CAIR Chicago Civil Rights Vlog #1 with Christina Abraham
For our Civil Rights Vlog this week, Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham discusses the significance of the newly extended PATRIOT Act.
FOX Business: Christina Abraham Discusses Sharia Paranoia
"I think that we need to understand that Sharia is just religious law; to the extent that people use religious law as a part of their everyday lives. The majority of Muslims here don't want to see Sharia imposed as some part of a government obligation, or anything of that sort," said Christina Abraham.
VOCALO 89.5: CAIR on Obama Middle East Speech
The Overdrive invited Christina Abraham and Yaser Tabbara to help give perspective on the President's speech from the point of view of people who are invested in the rights of the Middle Eastern people and the policy positions of the U.S.
CAIR-Chicago Documentary 2011 - Beyond the Comfort Zone
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NBC5: CAIR-Chicago Reacts to Hateful Remarks On Sox Website
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab comments on a hateful posting directed at Muslims that was found on an online forum for the Chicago White Sox.
FOX News: Ahmed Rehab on Glenn Beck debating Zuhdi Jasser on Pakistan and torture
"The difference between us and those that we fight, in the form of Al-Qaeda and other militant radical groups is that we are a nation of values. We're a nation of laws. In the fight to maintain the upper hand we can't loose our souls. We can't loose our principles and our values that make us worth fighting for. At the end of the day torture is torture," said Rehab.
CBS2: Ahmed Rehab Discusses the President's Decision About bin Laden Photo
"Bin Laden was a major figure, and his death was a major world event. You need to address that in a public manner with evidence and not just hearsay. It's all about the DNA," said Rehab.