9/11 anniversary Archives

Chicago Public Radio, WBEZ: 9/11 Primer, The Epoch of the Peacemakers

September 11, 2011

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.

Gerald Hankerson to participate in 9/11 Primer – The Epoch of the Peacemakers

September 2, 2011

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Outreach Coordinator Gerald Hankerson will participate in an event that will present speakers, spoken word performers, music and art. The event will weave together the history of peacemakers, incorporate readings of works from Thoreau, Tolstoy, Jane Addams, Gandhi, King, Ikeda, and more.

Executive Director Ahmed Rehab Delivers Keynote at Islamic Foundation Iftar

September 11, 2009

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The event was attended by hundreds of Muslims and friends and neighbors of other faith backgrounds from the surrounding churces, temples, and institutions. A number of public officials were also in attendance. This was one of the best attended iftars and most diverse to date.