Event happening, Wednesday, February 28th.
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A program set out to help Muslim students become leaders for the future. The MYLS initiative passionately empowers Muslim American youth (grades 8-12) through proactive activism, aiming to guide their communities from the margin to the mainstream.
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Last week, WBBM News radio reported on local Muslim leaders and Palestinian-Americans with family ties in Gaza, who shard alarming accounts of a deteriorating humanitarian situation. Describing Israel’s use if “starvation as a weapon,” they emphasized the urgent need for increased supplies to the region. Additionally, concerns were raised about Israel’s alleged withholding of aid entry into Gaza, amidst the U.S. deliberation on expanding military funding for Israel.
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Last week, CBS2 reported on a compelling event where families directly impacted by crisis in Gaza shared their stories. Gain invaluable firsthand insight into the challenges faced by individuals in Gaza, as witnessed by CBS2. Stand in solidarity and take action to support those affected by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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Last Thursday morning, families with loved ones in Gaza shared their stories, illuminating the dire situation unfolding there. Attendees gained firsthand insight into the challenges faced by individuals in Gaza, with WGN News present for coverage. Stand in solidarity and make a difference.
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As we embark on the month of February, a time that holds significance for numerous communities worldwide, we at CAIR-Chicago pause to reflect on the core values that bind us together: solidarity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to justice. In these times of uncertainty, we must stand united, leveraging our collective strength to overcome challenges and pave the way for a brighter future.
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The Chicago Office of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, will held a press conference today with Palestinian American families from the Chicagoland area whose family members, including US citizens, in Gaza have been kidnapped and/or are experiencing starvation.
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The Chicago Office of the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, will hold a press conference on Thursday, February 15, at 11a.m., with Palestinian American families from the Chicagoland area whose family members, including US citizens, in Gaza have been kidnapped and/or are experiencing starvation.
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(CHICAGO, IL, 2/12/2024) The Chicago Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, today announced that a diverse coalition of Muslim, Jewish, African-American, Asian and Union organizations published a full-page ad in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune commending Mayor Johnson and backing the recent city council ceasefire resolution.
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Event happening Saturday, February 10th!
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(CHICAGO, IL, 2/8/2024) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the nation, today called on the Biden administration to demand the release of two U.S. citizens reportedly kidnapped overnight in Gaza by Israeli forces and to save other Americans trapped or held hostage in Gaza by securing a ceasefire.
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On January 31st, 2024, Chicago became the largest US city to vote for a ceasefire resolution in Gaza. This video documents the powerful voices and tense moments leading up to this historic decision.
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(CHICAGO, IL, 2/6/2024) - The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) today condemned comments made by Orland Park’s mayor, Keith Pekau, suggesting that Arab-Americans who were supporting a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza can “go to another country” if they disagree with US policy.
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We are pleased to announce that CAIR-Chicago’s Executive Director Ahmed Rehab and Operations Manager Maggie Slavin, will help participate and facilitate an insightful panel discussion hosted by the South Asian Solidarity Movement. This engaging event aims to address and explore the nuanced intersection of Islamophobia within Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
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Unlock the power of your voice! Join our “Know Your Rights” session to gain insight into the essence of freedom of speech and discover effective ways to exercise it across various domains, including your workplace, school, and social media.
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(CHICAGO, IL, 1/29/2024) – The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today expressed deep concern regarding a disturbing bullying incident that took place at Glenside Middle School in Glendale Heights, Illinois last Thursday, January 25th. The incident, which was filmed on various camera angles and shared on social media, depicts a boy grabbing a female student, who wears a hijab, by her head and violently holding her in a headlock before shoving her to the ground. The incident, which appears to constitute assault and battery, happened in full view of a crowd of students, several of whom had their phone cameras out to record the incident. The shots cut out as the girl sat on the floor of the hallway in shock and fear.
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