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Meet our new staff members!

May 8th, 2013 | CAIR-Chicago
CAIR-Chicago proudly welcomes three new staff members to our team. Meet our new Communications Coordinator, Maryam Arain, Civil Rights Clerk, William Rook and volunteer attorney, Tarek Khalil.

OnIslam: Illinois Muslims Welcome Neighbors

OnIslam l May 20, 2013

CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson joined the Elgin community at an event themed “Who is my Muslim neighbor?” on Sunday, May 19th.

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Ani News: B’day cards showing Muslim terrorist dolls threatening to blow up raises stink in US

Ani News l May 13, 2013

A recent birthday card depicting a Muslim doll as a terrorist caught the attention of CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab.

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RT America: Greeting Card company converts child toy into ‘terrorist’ [VIDEO]

RT America l May 9, 2013

RT America interviews CAIR-Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab for his perspective on the greeting card that features a young Muslim doll as a terrorist threat.

CAIR-Chicago co-sponsors event on colonialism in Puerto Rico and Palestine on May 13th

CAIR-Chicago l May 9, 2013

On Monday, May 13th, CAIR-Chicago is co-sponsoring an event aimed at highlighting the similarities between the experiences and struggles of Puerto Ricans and Palestinians in their movements for independence.

Litigation Director Kevin Vodak works to protect immigrant and minority workers

CAIR-Chicago l May 7, 2013

CAIR-Chicago Litigation Director Kevin Vodak has been actively working with a coalition of groups to improve the work of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in protecting immigrant workers and those facing workplace discrimination based on their national origin.

Daily News: Muslim terrorist doll on birthday card angers Council on American-Islamic Relations: ‘blatant bigotry’

Daily News l May 7, 2013

A birthday card picturing a Muslim doll portrayed as a terrorist designed by Noble Works was found by a staff member at CAIR-Chicago. Daily News reports on remarks from our Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab.

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KVOA News: Muslim greeting card- ‘Let me blow you up’

News 4 Tucson l May 7, 2013

It’s the card that has a small area of the blogosphere a twitter, a card that caught the attention of Chicago`s Council on American Islamic relations.

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  4. Best Buy Wishes Muslims Happy Eid al-Adha
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  5. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Speaks at Award Ceremony Honoring Gov. Quinn, Illinois Leaders
    October 21, 2009
  6. CAIR-Chicago Attends Candidate Forum for Illinois Governor and U.S. Senate
    October 27, 2010
  7. PHOTOS: Hate Graffiti at Muslim Cemetery in Evergreen Park
    August 16, 2012
  8. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad to Attend Republican Gubernatorial Forum – Oct. 21, 2009
    October 20, 2009
  9. Staff Attorney Rabya Khan Meets with High School Regarding Anti-Muslim Worksheets
    August 16, 2011
  10. Gov. Affairs Coordinator Reema Ahmad Attends Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
    November 2, 2009
  1. OnIslam: Illinois Muslims Welcome Neighbors
    May 20, 2013
  2. Ani News: B’day cards showing Muslim terrorist dolls threatening to blow up raises stink in US
    May 13, 2013
  3. RT America: Greeting Card company converts child toy into ‘terrorist’ [VIDEO]
    May 9, 2013
  4. CAIR-Chicago co-sponsors event on colonialism in Puerto Rico and Palestine on May 13th
    May 9, 2013
  5. Meet our new staff members!
    May 8, 2013
  6. Litigation Director Kevin Vodak works to protect immigrant and minority workers
    May 7, 2013
  7. Daily News: Muslim terrorist doll on birthday card angers Council on American-Islamic Relations: ‘blatant bigotry’
    May 7, 2013
  8. KVOA News: Muslim greeting card- ‘Let me blow you up’
    May 7, 2013
  9. WBBM Newsradio: Local muslims outraged by card [AUDIO]
    May 6, 2013
  10. WBEZ 91.5: Executive Director Ahmed Rehab blasts a racist greeting card [AUDIO]
    May 6, 2013
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    February 27, 2013
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    February 13, 2013
  3. Phyllis Reed commented on Patheos: #MyJihad, for two children, is anchored in brotherly love and loss. What’s yours?
    February 5, 2013
  4. Paul Thomas commented on WBEZ: Provocative anti-Jihad ad appears on CTA buses
    November 16, 2012
  5. Moe Moellering commented on FBI counter terrorism measures creating mistrust in American Muslim communities
    October 1, 2012
  6. Kathleen Delpha commented on FBI counter terrorism measures creating mistrust in American Muslim communities
    October 1, 2012
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    September 28, 2012
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    September 28, 2012
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    September 24, 2012
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    September 24, 2012

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