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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.
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.
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.
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.
Citizenship granted: CAIR-Chicago's recent victories
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently resolved citizenship delay cases for American Muslims in Chicago.
Citizenship granted: CAIR-Chicago's recent victories
Litigation Director Kevin Vodak recently resolved citizenship delay cases for American Muslims in Chicago.
Anti-hate resolution approved by Chicago City Council
Today, the City Council of Chicago approved a resolution drafted by Alderman Ameya Pawar of the 47th ward that condemns attacks of violence and hate against minority community and helps initiate measures to promote tolerance.
Team Palestine for PCRF presents: Run for Peace
Join us on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Moraine Valley Community College for a 5k run or a one mile walk - and spend a day helping save a life.
The Prison Project: Long overdue Eid ul Fitr celebration for Muslim inmates
Thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers from the Bridgeview and Chicago Muslim community who collaborated with the CAIR-Chicago Prison Project, the inmates had a much needed Eid ul Fitr celebration after fasting during the month of Ramadan. A collaboration of community members and CAIR-Chicago teamed up to give Muslim inmates a Eid they would remember.
CAIR-Chicago gives interns a glimpse into the future
Interns participated in the rare opportunity of getting to meet various professionals and had hands-on workshops in their respective fields of interest. The CAIR-Chicago team each organized an Immersion Day for interns, focusing on their respective departments' industry.
Chicago coalition speaks out against the bloodshed in Syria
United Coalition of national and local Syrian-American and Muslim-American organizations joined by Chicago family members of those Killed spoke at a press conference held at the CAIR-Chicago office, on August 27, to discuss steps to end the bloodshed in Syria.
PRESS RELEASE: Chicago press conference on Syria - record number of deaths over weekend
CAIR-Chicago announced today that local and national Syrian and Muslim American leaders, joined by affected Chicago families who have lost loved ones, will be holding a press conference to discuss steps to end the bloodshed in Syria.
Intern Graduation Photos/Video - Join Us!
CAIR-Chicago would like to thank and congratulate its summer 2012 interns for being a spirited, dedicated, and driven team of budding professional activists.
CAIR-Chicago and RefugeeOne speak out on Burma persecution of Rohingya Muslims
On Tuesday, August 21, CAIR-Chicago and RefugeeOne held a press conference to speak out against and spread awareness about the human rights violations currently taking place against Rohingya Muslims in Burma / Myanmar.
PRESS RELEASE: CAIR-Chicago and RefugeeOne to Speak Out on Burma Persecution of Rohingya Muslims
(CHICAGO, IL, 8/20/2012) —The Chicago office of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) and RefugeeOne are hosting a press conference to speak out against and spread awareness about the human rights violations currently taking place against Rohingya Muslims in Burma / Myanmar.
CAIR-Chicago holds "White Balloon Protest" downtown
On Friday, August 17th, CAIR-Chicago along with an interfaith and interethnic coalition of diverse community organizations united to protest hate and Islamophobia in downtown Chicago.
