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Muslim & Japanese American Youth Engage History of Japanese Internment in Arkansas

April 2, 2015
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For several years Bridging Communities has been a successful program through the California based chapters of JACL and CAIR, but this year is the first time it has been organized in Chicago.

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WBEZ, Worldview: Ahmed Rehab discusses the history of Egyptian cinema

February 12, 2013
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Film contributor Milos Stehlik and Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, discuss some of Egypt’s most well-known directors and the history of Egypt’s film industry.

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Chicagoland’s Muslims and Jews Explore “New Roots” at Café Finjan

March 16, 2012
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Café Finjan attendees found connections through their historical roots, and shared how their experiences and perspectives can lead to building a better future. CAIR-Chicago, a JMCBI member organization, co-sponsored the event.

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Steve Huntley misrepresents the facts on Palestine / Israel

December 28, 2011
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In his opinion piece, “Palestinian state would expel Jews”, Steve Huntley of the Chicago Sun-Times skews the realities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict by ignoring international law and crucial historical events.

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Staff Attorney Rabya Khan Meets with High School Regarding Anti-Muslim Worksheets

August 16, 2011
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Rabya Khan met with school officials to convey the importance of presenting balanced perspectives and not perpetuating stereotypes. CAIR-Chicago has requested that the school remove the worksheets, and not use them again or any similar worksheets. Rabya also provided a resource list of organizations that can conduct workshops on Islam, including CAIR-Chicago, and is compiling a list of educational resource companies with balanced materials on Islam and Muslims.

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