Diverse community advocates join to condemn hate speech and call for the Republican Party to repudiate offensive comments. Participants will denounce intolerant and hateful remarks made by Rosanna Pulido – the Republican candidate for the 5th congressional district seat – against these communities.

What: Islamic Awareness Week, “Islam without Borders”

What: Islamic Awareness Week, “Islam’s presence in early America, 15th Century-1960″

What: Part 3 of 3, “In Good Faith” Series, Why Are Holy Places Important & How Do We Deal with Conflicting Claims to Them?

CAIR-Chicago Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham was recently appointed as a member of the Brussells Tribunal Advisory Board, an international hearing committee that addresses human rights issues.

What: Islamic Awareness Week, “My Journey to Islam”

CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Kevin Vodak settled a case of employment discrimination on behalf of a man who believed he was terminated from his job because he is Muslim.

What: Ilm Cafe, “Faith: Value Based Activism”

Earlier this week, CAIR-Chicago, as part of the Jewish-Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI), co-hosted the first Café Finjan of 2009. The event featured an art galleria that included artwork, short films, and music.

Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham attended a citizenship interview with a man who has been waiting five years for citizenship.