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Ahmed Rehab's Oped in the Courrier Post HERE




feature269 Register to Vote Today: Be Part of this Historical Election
CAIR-Chicago | Sep.24.08

CAIR-Chicago is working to mobilize voters for the upcoming election. Learn more about this election's significance and download a voter registration application form right here.




feature268 Outreach this Ramadan - 2008 Digest
CAIR-Chicago | Sep.23.08

During this blessed month, CAIR-Chicago has worked to meet with as many mosques and Islamic centers as possible in the Chicagoland area to provide outreach and seek support for our services.



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Chicago Tribune    |    WBBM Radio
CBS 2    |    NBC 5
CAIR-Chicago Defends Sixth Grader Called "Terrorist" By Teacher
ABC 7 News | Sep.16.08

"We're asking the school to properly address the derogatory and discriminatory behavior by a CPS teacher toward her own student in class and to prevent it from happening again," said Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham.






  • Outreach and Sensitivity Training Coordinators to Present to FFIC Employees

    September 25, 2008

  • CAIR-Chicago Ramadan Outreach 2008 Digest

    September 22, 2008

  • Help CAIR-Chicago Mobilize Voters - Volunteer Today!

    September 10, 2008

    





  • The Courier-Post: Right-wing group 'obsessed' with distorting Islam
  • September 25, 2008

  • Daily Illini: UI adds dining options for Ramadan observers
  • September 25, 2008

  • Associated Press: British Muslim body OKs taking guide dog to mosque
  • September 24, 2008

  • The Christian Post: Mass Distribution of 'Obsession' Raises Flags
  • September 22, 2008

  • Islam Online: "Obsession" Irks US Muslims
  • September 21, 2008

  • The Tampa Tribune: Focus Of Film In Papers On Islam: Fear
  • September 21, 2008

  • Omaha World Herald: Meat plants seem a breeding ground for culture clashes
  • September 21, 2008

  • The Greeley Tribune: CAIR lawyer talks with fired Swift workers
  • September 18, 2008

  • ABC 7, Denver news: Former Swift Workers Seek Help: Council on American-Islamic Relations Steps In
  • September 18, 2008

  • Rocky Mountain News: Attorney: Group has talked with Greeley plant for year about breaks for Muslims
  • September 17, 2008

  • The Denver Post: Muslims, Neb. plant agree But fired Greeley workers face hurdle in prayer dispute
  • September 17, 2008

  • The Denver Post: Meat-plant owner "uncooperative" in Muslim prayer fight
  • September 13, 2008

  • Charlotte Observer: Muslims rap DVD ad in Observer
  • September 13, 2008

  • FOX News: Public School Teacher Could Get Fired for Using Muslim Student as Example of Terrorist (VIDEO)
  • September 12, 2008

  • WBBM 780: Family: Muslim 6th Grader Used As Terrorist Example
  • September 12, 2008

  • CBS 2: Teacher Used Muslim Student As Terrorist Example (VIDEO)
  • September 11, 2008

  • NBC 5: Teacher Called Our Son A Terrorist, Family Alleges (VIDEO)
  • September 11, 2008

  • ABC 7: Teacher Insults Muslim Student (VIDEO)
  • September 11, 2008

  • Chicago Tribune: Teacher called 6th grader a terrorist, federal complaint says
  • September 11, 2008

  • ABC 7: Remembering Imam W. Deen Mohammed
  • September 10, 2008

    




  • CAIR-Chicago Outreach Coordinator to speak on Ramadan at Roosevelt University

    September 26, 2008

  • Executive Director to Speak at Future of US-Muslim World Relations Conference

    October 4, 2008

  • Outreach Coordinator to Speak on Islam at the Eisenhower Library

    October 4, 2008

    





  • Press Release: New Website Challenges Anti-Muslim Election ‘Gimmick’
  • September 24, 2008

  • Press Release: Chicago Public School 6th Grader Called Terrorist By Teacher
  • September 11, 2008

    



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Help CAIR-Chicago Mobilize Voters!

The New American Democracy Project (NADP) is looking for volunteers to help conduct voter registration drives to mobilze Muslim voters. To find out more and to volunteer, click here!


Election season is in, know your rights and obligations, visit our new voter education and moblization website today at www.cair2008election.com.








Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab

Civil Rights Director
Christina Abraham

Senior Outreach Coordinator
Dina Rehab

Government Affairs Coordinator
Sadiya Ahmed

Operations Coordinators
Azam Azeem
Daniah Elharezi

Cultural Sensitivity Speaker
Veronica Zapata

Communications Coordinators
Reem Rahman
Amina Sharif

Staff Attorney
Kevin Vodak, Esq.

Outreach Coordinator
Gerald Hankerson

Youth Coordinator
Mokaram Rauf

Administrative Assistant
Islaam Rahim


Board of Directors
Alif Muhammad
Shahwar Syed, MD
Kimberly Newkirk
Emaad Hamwi
Khaled Taha
Ahmed Rehab
Hina Sodha, Esq.
Yaser Tabbara, Esq. - Secretary
Mazen Kudaimi, MD - Vice President
Safaa Zarzour, Esq. - President












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