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MEDIA DIGEST: CAIR-Chicago Reflects on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11
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CBS: Ahmed Rehab discusses Muslim relations before and after 9/11 on John Williams radio show
Ahmed Rehab appeared on The John Williams Show on CBS Minnesota to discuss Muslim relations both before and after the events out of 9/11.
Le Nouvel Observateur: Les musulmans, des Américains plus comme les autres
Quand elle vient parler de l'islam dans les écoles, Amal Ali commence toujours par cette même question : "Qu'est-ce qui vous vient à l'esprit lorsque vous entendez le mot 'musulman'?" La réponse, toujours la même : "terroriste", a lancé ce jour-là un petit garçon de 10 ans. C'était il y a quelques semaines au collège Colin Powell, dans la grande banlieue de Chicago. "Qui partage cette opinion ?", a-t-elle alors demandé aux quelque 600 enfants dans l'auditorium. La plupart des doigts se sont levés. "Il y avait pourtant plusieurs élèves musulmans dans l'assistance, mais le seul qu'ils pensent connaître, c'est Oussama Ben Laden", soupire Amal Ali.
WDCB News: Area Islamic Group Also Remembers 9/11
For Muslim Americans... Sunday wasn't just the anniversary of a terrorist attack on their country. It was also the anniversary of the day public opinion of the community changed. The Council of American-Islamic Relations in Chicago wants to erase the link between the Muslim faith and the terrorist attacks. CAIR-Chicago's Amina Sharif spoke with WDCB News reporter Brian O'Keefe.
Today: Interfaith action can make a change
With the aftermath of the 9/11 tragedy, the United States has been concerned about its image and its relations with the Muslim world.
Chicago Public Radio, WBEZ: 9/11 Primer, The Epoch of the Peacemakers
The Council on American-Islamic Relations-Chicago and the American Friends Service Committee present a special event created and organized by HumanThread, a Pilsen-based nonprofit dedicated to promoting peace and inspiring actions that build a just society. The 9/11 Primer will memorialize 9/11 and reaffirm the role of artists as peacemakers.
WGN: Council on American-Islamic Relations calls for end to scapegoating in wake of 9/11
The Council on American-Islamic Relations hopes Americans can move forward 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Representatives including Muslims, Christians, and Jews say its time to quit feeding into fear and embrace the principles America was founded on.
CLTV: Muslims gather to honor victims of 9/11, discuss how to move forward
The Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations hopes Americans can move forward 10 years after the 9/11 attacks. Representatives including Muslims, Christians, and Jews say its time to quit feeding into fear and embrace the principles America was founded on.
ABC 7: Muslims, religious leaders honor 9/11, discuss principles of religious tolerance and pluralism
Muslim, Jewish and Christians leaders gathered to honor the victims of 9/11 and to address the increase in anti-Muslim discrimination post-9/11.
NBC 5: Muslims reflect on the tragic events of 9/11, call for country to move forward together
Members of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joined leaders from different faiths and backgrounds to reflect on 9/11 and call for an end to the fear and discrimination against the Muslim community in the wake of those attacks.
Muslims Reflect on 9/11 on 10th Anniversary - A CAIR-Chicago Film
CAIR-Chicago staff members look back on the 9/11 terrorist attacks, share their stories, and explain how we as a nation can move forward after 10 years.
CBS 2: Ahmed Rehab Discusses Islamophobia Post 9/11 and How to Move Forward
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, joins CBS 2's Jim Williams to talk about the effect of 9/11 on American Muslims
WBEZ: Chicago Muslim group combats 'Islamaphobia' in a post-9/11 world
Ahmed Rehab and CAIR-Chicago staff discuss Islamophobia in a post-9/11 world with members of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC).
WBEZ: Chicago Muslim group combats 'Islamaphobia' in a post-9/11 world
Ahmed Rehab and CAIR-Chicago staff discuss Islamophobia in a post-9/11 world with members of the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago (CRLMC).
CAIR-CHICAGO TO HOLD 9/11 PRESS CONFERENCE - TODAY
Today, September 9th, CAIR-Chicago, together with interfaith and community coalition leaders will hold a news conference to reflect on the events on and since 9/11, and offer hope that American's can move forward 10 years after the attacks.
Vocalo, Chicago Public Media: Amina Sharif Talks Live In Studio About 9/11 and Islamophobia
In the wake of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the Vocalo Overdrive team, Luis Perez and Shantell Jamison, asked Amina Sharif of the Council on American-Islamic Relations about the perception of Muslims in America. Check out what she had to say.
WBBM: Islamic-American Group: Link Between 9/11, Muslim Religion Must Stop
Ahmed Rehab of the Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says many people still are under the false impression that Islam is a radical religion, and that its believers want to change the U.S. into an Islamic state.
Ahmed Rehab to Moderate AIC Islam, Democracy & American Muslims Event
On September 17th, AIC and OIC is will host it's 2nd annual conference, entitled "Islam, Democracy, and American Muslims". The day will be filled with many panels, addressing topics such as foreign policy and the democratic movement in the Muslim World.