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.
View ArticlePamela Geller’s obsession: Countering tolerance
With nationwide ads and a social media movement, the #MyJihad campaign is promoting peace, tolerance, and understanding; who could possibly object?
View ArticleJan 11th – 11 Years of Guantanamo! Shut it Down Now!
Jan 11, 2013 marks 11 years since US detention center at Guantanamo was opened. Over 700 men have been released while some remain detained despite being cleared for release.
View ArticlePamela 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.
View ArticleAhmed 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.
View ArticleThe influence of Islamophobia in congressional politics
Communications Intern Titilayo Rasaki explores the network of misinformation experts and political figures that have created a national rhetoric of Islamophobia and hate.
View ArticlePHOTOS: DePaul Student Coalition Walks out on Islamophobe Allen West
"Beyond simply being a protest, the walkout was also a demonstration of solidarity and strength between student activist organizations at DePaul," said student Leila Abdul Razzaq.
View ArticleCHICAGO TRIBUNE: Morton Grove man pleads guilty to shooting at mosque
A Morton Grove man has been sentenced to 30 months of probation and fined after he pleaded guilty to firing a "high-velocity air rifle" at a Morton Grove mosque during Ramadan services two years ago,...
View ArticleCOMMUNITY ALERT: Know Your Rights, Youth Workshops, Hate Crimes, and Media...
Our office works with a number of youth, immigration, civil rights and interfaith organizations, and we have also presented on these issues with our partner organizations. Please contact our office if...
View ArticleCAIR-Chicago Reacts to Orlando Massacre
“We are angry and sad. We fully stand with their right to freedom, safety, and prosperity in our shared republic.” – Ahmed Rehab, CAIR-Chicago In the aftermath of the horrendous Orlando attack that...
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