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CAIR-Chicago presents "Understanding Islamophobia" at Purdue University
On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.
CAIR-Chicago presents "Understanding Islamophobia" at Purdue University
On Tuesday, April 3rd, CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab and Staff Attorney, Rabya Khan, presented "Understanding Islamophobia: Free Speech and Bigotry " at Purdue University in Calumet, Illinois. Rehab engaged students with a discussion about dispelling stereotypes Islam and Muslims, highlighting the problems of hate and racism.
WTTW Chicago Tonight: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab on NATO's role in global politics
On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.
WTTW Chicago Tonight: CAIR-Chicago's Ahmed Rehab on NATO's role in global politics
On April 5th CAIR-Chicago's Executive Director Ahmed Rehab discussed NATO's role on global politics and what it’s alliance means today in an interview on WTTW Channel 11's Chicago Tonight.
Moving of G8 summit fails to move protestors
Although Obama relocated the G8 summit from Chicago to Camp David, activists still plan to protest the NATO summit. The G8 summit was planned to take place on May18 and 19 and May 20 and 21 for the NATO summit, since last summer. Activists readied themselves to protest the lack of efforts by these organizations until Obama announced the transfer of the G8 summit. Activists believe the summit was moved for one reason: fear.
NYPD spying ignites discrimination and inequality for Muslims
Muslims continue to be the target of hate, fear, and racism causing them to become victims of acts of blatant discrimination and inequality. Muslims have encountered spying, being singled out, and have been deprived their freedom of speech.
ACTION ALERT: Petition to dismiss Zuhdi Jasser as Commissioner on the USCIRF
CAIR-Chicago is calling on community members and people of conscience to sign a petition for the removal of Zuhdi Jasser as Commissioner on the Commission on International Religious Freedom, (USCIRF). Jasser allies himself with and receives funding from anti-Muslim organizations and personalities who work tirelessly to curb the religious and civil liberties of Muslims in the USA.
CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator teaches how to make an impact
North Park University proudly named CAIR-Chicago's Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson, "Man of Excellence" on March 22nd commemorating his years of activism and commitment to outreach service. Hankerson visited with North Park University students to discuss his life of activism and service to the communities across Chicagoland.
Saint Xavier University learns about Muslim media representation
What's wrong with the way Muslims are portrayed in the media? Where do biases and stereotypes stem from? What does popular culture have to say about Muslim women? CAIR-Chicago communications coordinators Aymen Abdel Halim and Leena Saleh answered these questions and more in a presentation on March 21st at Saint Xavier University.
Guilty by Activism: Knowing your rights
CAIR-Chicago's recent event on FBI repression featured Michael Deutsch - litigator at the People's Law Office, Hatem Abudayyeh - Executive Director of Arab American Action Network and leading Palestinian rights activist, and Kevin Vodak CAIR-Chicago's head litigator.
CAIR-Chicago staff conduct sensitivity training at Greyhound
CAIR-Chicago's Staff Attorney Rabya Khan and Communications Coordinators Aymen Abdel Halim and Leena Saleh visited Greyhound employees on March 12th and 13th to deliver cultural awareness presentations in an effort to improve customer relations and to gain a better understanding of the American-Muslim community.
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.
The impact of surveillance programs on the American-Muslim community
A feeling of suspicion has swept over American-Muslims, leaving some distrustful of others in their own community.
Outreach Coordinator to speak at North Park University- March 22, 2012
CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson was named "Man of Excellence" by North Park University where he is scheduled to speak on March 22nd.
Cafe Finjan 2012: New Roots Chicago
Jewish and Muslim artists, musicians and community members will explore the crossroads we face in Chicago’s political scene, as well as the crossroads of ethnicities, cultures and religions that make our city great. They will find connections through historical roots and share how that can lead to building a better future.
PRESS RELEASE: Chicagoans to rally and march in defense of civil liberties
CAIR-Chicago, the Arab-American Action Network (AAAN), Chicago Committee to Defend the Bill of Rights, Chicago Movement for Palestinian Rights (CMPR), among other local organizations are holding a rally this Saturday in Daley Plaza to urge the community to voice their opposition to policies influenced by fear, Islamophobia, and prejudice.
ACTION ALERT: Attend rally and march to defend civil liberties at Daley Plaza
Come and join other Americans of conscience in opposing indefinite detention without a trial, defending immigrant rights, and stopping FBI Repression of anti-war activists.
Guilty by Activism, The Use of Grand Juries: Punishing Dissent event on March 15th
CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director Kevin Vodak along with fellow community organization representatives will be speaking to the FBI's use of grand juries in hindering and punishing anti-war activists.