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Islam, the Beret, and Cultural Piracy
Chicago Crescent | Mar.18.09
Rehab discusses how Islam is a global faith, not a regional one. Thus, when it comes to choosing attire, Islam's criteria is value-based and not culture-specific.
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CAIR-Chicago Co-hosts Night of Jewish-Muslim Artistic Expression
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.18.09
CAIR-Chicago, as part of the Jewish-Muslim Community Building Initiave, hosted another successful Cafe Finjan, were locals artists displayed their works reflecting spirtual identity.
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Muslim Student wins “Lincolnland Legend” scholarship
Chicago Crescent | Mar.11.09
Read excerpts from an award winning essay about CAIR Chicago’s Ahmed Rehab. Each contestant wrote about someone who they felt has made a difference in society and is a role model for the youth.
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CAIR-Chicago Thanks Supporters for Record-Breaking Banquet! [PHOTOS]
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.10.09
CAIR-Chicago's board, staff, and volunteer activists would like to thank you for your wonderful support and for making our 5th annual dinner an astounding success.
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Lessons from History: Japanese-American Internment and the War on Terror
CAIR-Chicago | Mar.4.09
Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham spoke on a panel at Northwestern Law School this week alongside Adam Schwartz from ACLU-Illinois and Jinah Kim from the Asian American Studies Program at Northwestern University.
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 - CAIR-Chicago Co-Sponsors First Café Finjan Galleria
March 18, 2009
- Chairman to Speak at "Race and Law" Symposium at Loyola School of Law
March 13, 2009
- CAIR-Chicago Thanks Supporters for Record-Breaking Banquet! [PHOTOS]
March 10, 2009
- Chairman to Deliver Sermon at Islamic Foundation of Villa Park
March 6, 2009
- Executive Director to Give Sermon at Downtown Islamic Center (DIC)
March 6, 2009
- Civil Rights Director Christina Abraham to Speak at Northwestern Law School
March 3, 2009
- Chairman to Deliver Sermon at Orland Park Prayer Center (OPPC)
February 27, 2009
- Executive Director to Deliver Khutbah at Des Plaines Mosque (ICCD)
February 27, 2009
- CAIR-Chicago to Attend Niagara’s Black History Month Reception
February 26, 2009
 - Chicago Crescent: Islam, the Beret, and Cultural Piracy
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March 13, 2009
- Chicago Crescent: Muslim wins “Lincolnland Legend” scholarship
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March 11, 2009
- Chicago Crescent: With Hope in the Air, Will Hate Radio Suffer?
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February 19, 2009
- Ahmed Rehab to Present at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign
March 19, 2009
- Communications Coordinator to Present at Loyola University, Chicago
March 25, 2009
- Executive Director to Deliver Keynote Address at Loyola's Islamic Awareness Week
March 27, 2009
- Communications Coordinator to Present at University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign
April 16, 2009
 Employment
• A Muslim woman was harassed at her workplace for her race and her observance of her Muslim faith. CAIR-has advised the woman of the options available to her.
• A Muslim man was refused employment based on his race. His interviewer made certain comments about his national origin and inquired about his immigrant status in the United States. CAIR-Chicago is investigating the case and will take appropriate action to resolve the matter.
Government
• Three Muslims contacted CAIR-Chicago regarding delays in obtaining citizenship. The individuals applied for citizenship and completed all the necessary requirements. CAIR-Chicago is incorporating these cases into its Citizenship Delay Project.
• A Muslim man was approached by the FBI for questioning. CAIR-Chicago contacted the FBI on behalf of the man for more information on the nature of the questioning and will represent the man in any future communications with the FBI.
• A man received a ticket for a moving violation and believed he was a victim of racial profiling by Chicago police. CAIR-Chicago advised the man about his legal options.
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Executive Director
Ahmed Rehab
Civil Rights Director
Christina Abraham
Developement Coordinator
Dina Rehab
Government Affairs Coordinator
Reema Ahmad
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
Kimberly Newkirk
Emaad Hamwi
Ahmed Rehab
Hina Sodha, Esq.
Yaser Tabbara, Esq. - Secretary
Mazen Kudaimi, MD - Vice President
Safaa Zarzour, Esq. - President
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