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Gerald Hankerson discusses Islam and Muslims at cultural forum
CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson participated in a cultural forum entitled, “Who are my Muslim neighbors?," being sponsored by the village’s Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
Rabya Khan to speak at Advancing Justice Conference - Sept. 28
CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Rabya Khan will be speaking at the Advancing Justice Conference this Friday, September 28, 2012 in Chicago.
How American Muslims were also victims of the horrendous attacks on 9/11
Are the portrayals of Muslim Americans by some elected officials and members of the media accurate? Are non-Muslim Americans the only victims of extremism? Should Muslim Americans be obligated to apologize for the actions of a few that distort the true meaning of the Qur’an?
Columbia Chronicle: Senate hearing looks to expose domestic extremism
Members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations arranged a viewing of the Senate’s hearing on hate crimes and domestic extremism at their headquarters. The hearing focused on exposing hate crimes and preventing domestic extremism in America.
Resolution: Sikh and Muslim communities can anticipate a more welcoming environment
A city council resolution aimed at reducing violent and discriminatory acts against the Sikh and Muslim communities will create greater awareness and promote acceptance of these groups, said an Asian American community leader on Wednesday.
“Muslim rage”: Does it really live up to its hype?
The Sep. 24 Newsweek cover image with the title “Muslim Rage” and the article associated with it by Ayaan Hirsi Ali is bigoted and stereotypical of Islam and Muslims, bringing to question Newsweek’s journalistic integrity.
ABC 7: CAIR-Chicago rep leads community forum on understanding Islam
CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson participated in a cultural forum entitled, "Who are my Muslim neighbors?," at Hanover Park on Saturday.
Daily Herald: Hanover Park discusses Islam at community forum
Gerald Hankerson, outreach coordinator for CAIR-Chicago, spoke Saturday at Hanover Park’s forum called, “Who are my Muslim neighbors?” at village hall. The event was sponsored by the village’s Cultural Inclusion & Diversity Committee.
Letter to the editor: Steve Huntley fumbles and loses with the issues
In reading Steve Huntley’s September 13th op-ed, “Must wage war on Islamic fanatics,” it presented some troubling issues.
Packed room at public viewing of Senate hate crimes hearing
CAIR-Chicago hosted a public viewing today of a Senate hearing entitled “Hate Crimes and the Threat of Domestic Extremism”, which was chaired by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin.
Daily Herald: Hanover Park forum aims to better know community’s Muslim neighbors
Believing a dialogue should take place to form a deeper understanding of Hanover Park’s own Muslim residents, and hopefully prevent them from becoming future targets, village leaders put together a cultural forum, “Who are my Muslim Neighbors?”
Gerald Hankerson joins "Who are my Muslim neighbors?" forum in Hanover Park
This Saturday, September 22nd, CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson will participate in a cultural forum entitled, "Who are my Muslim neighbors?", being sponsored by the village’s Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
Gerald Hankerson joins "Who are my Muslim neighbors?" forum in Hanover Park
This Saturday, September 22nd, CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson will participate in a cultural forum entitled, "Who are my Muslim neighbors?", being sponsored by the village’s Cultural Inclusion and Diversity Committee.
FOX 39: CAIR-Chicago hosts vigil for slain ambassador
On Friday September 14, CAIR-Chicago, along with members of the Libyan and Muslim community held a candlelight vigil for the late U.S. Ambassador, Christopher Stevens.
PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-Chicago hosts public viewing of Senate hate crimes hearing
CAIR-Chicago is hosting a public viewing of a Senate hate crimes hearing chaired by Senator Dick Durbin on Wednesday, September 19th at 1pm at the CAIR-Chicago offices.
CBS 2: CAIR-Chicago holds candlelight vigil for Ambassador Stevens
On Friday September 14, CAIR-Chicago, along with members of the Libyan and Muslim community held a candlelight vigil for the late U.S. Ambassador, Christopher Stevens.
Chicago Libyans, Muslims hold candlelight vigil for Ambassador Stevens
On September 14, 2012, nearly 150 Chicago Libyans and Muslims gathered on the corner of Congress and Michigan to hold a candlelight vigil for the late Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab and Laith Saud talk about Muslim film protest violence
Ahmed Rehab and Laith Saud speak to WBEZ’s Worldview about the violence and anti-American protests throughout the Muslim world that has resulted from an amateur anti-Muslim film.
PRESS RELEASE: Candlelight vigil tonight for Ambassador Christopher Stevens
The Chicago office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), along with members of the Chicago Libyan community, Syrian American Council Chicago, MAS (Muslim American Society), Zakat Foundation, and AMP (American Muslims for Palestine), will hold a candlelight vigil tonight to honor Ambassador Christopher Stevens.
The impact on American Muslims, 11 years after 9/11
Though eleven years have lapsed since the fall of the Twin Towers, American Muslims still seem to have targets on their backs.

