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CAIR-Chicago Co-Hosts Jewish-Muslim Working Group
CAIR-Chicago | June.06.08
As part of the Jewish Muslim Community Building Initiative (JMCBI), the diverse interfaith participants discussed ways in which Jews and Muslims can collaborate on social justice issues.
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CAIR-Chicago Participates in United Nations Hearing on Racial Discrimination
CAIR-Chicago | May.30.08
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham was at the hearing to present cases of discrimination against Muslims in Chicago. It was a rare official visit for the U.N to monitor, advise, and publicly report on racism.
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Rehab Op-Ed in Tribune: The blogger, the chef and the terrorist
Chicago Tribune | May.30.08
How could a chirpy TV host one day awaken to find herself in the middle of a terrorism-related media blitz?
Dunkin' Donuts gives in to racist fears
Sun-Times | May.30.08
"It seems like anti-Arab, anti-Muslim bigoted expression is the last frontier of accepted bigotry," said Ahmed Rehab.
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Dunkin' Donuts pulls Rachael Ray ad after 'scarf' complaints
New York Post | May.29.08
"I think it's a mistake to demonize a single article of clothing," said Ahmed Rehab, a spokesman for the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
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 - Citizenship Approved After Three Year Delay
June 3, 2008
- Staff Attorney Attends Update Interview in Citizenship Delay Case
June 2, 2008
- CAIR-Chicago Files Lawsuit For Unfair Employment Practice
May 29, 2008
- CAIR-Chicago Staff Attorney Resolves Employment Discrimination Case
May 16, 2008
 - Leslie Marshall Show: CAIR-Chicago on "Coalition to Ground Boeing Torture Flights" and the Rachel Ray "Kaffiya" Uproar
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June 5, 2008
- Chicago Tribune: The blogger, the chef and the terrorist
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May 30, 2008
- Sun Times: Dunkin' Donuts gives in to racist fears
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May 30, 2008
- New York Post: Dunkin' Dumps 'Headscarf' Spots
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May 29, 2008
 - CAIR-Chicago to Attend Congress Hotel Strike Demonstration
June 12, 2008
- CAIR-Chicago Workshop at UNITY Journalists of Color National Convention
July 26, 2008
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
CAIR-CHICAGO SEEKING STAFF ATTORNEY
 CAIR-Chicago is now seeking a Staff Attorney to work in its Civil Rights Department. In addition to assisting in developing strategy for cases, the Staff Attorney will directly supervise the work of the externs/interns, represent complainants who have experienced religious discrimination, file complaints, make court appearances, and represent complainants in negotiations with opposing parties.
Read the complete position description and learn how to apply at CAIR-Chicago's Career Center at www.cairchicago.org/careercenter.php.
    
Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab
Civil Rights Director
Christina Abraham
Senior Outreach Coordinator
Dina Rehab
Government Affairs Coordinator
Sadiya Ahmed
Operations Coordinator
Azam Azeem
Cultural Sensitivity Speaker
Veronica Zapata
Communications Coordinator
Reem Rahman
Staff Attorney
Tricia Kemling, Esq.
Outreach Coordinator
Gerald Hankerson
Administrative Assistant
Islaam Rahim
Youth Coordinator
Amir Siddiqui
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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