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Tag: Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium

Youth Development Fellow Position Open!

May 19, 2014
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CAIR-Chicago is looking for a Youth Development Fellow to work closely with the Outreach Coordinator in building and maintaining the Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) initiative, as well as other development programs targeting youth ages 13-19.

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Posted in Features Tagged CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Council on American Islamic Relations, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS

Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) Roundup

April 3, 2014
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The panels touched on key issues revolving around the online realm and its uses in carving a raw space for community conversation on taboo issues facing the millennial generation, particularly those in the Muslim community, as well as how social media can be most efficiently utilized for activism, coalition building, and amplifying one’s voice.

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Posted in Features, Top Story, Uncategorized Tagged CAIR, CAIR Chicago, Council on American Islamic Relations, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS

CAIR-Chicago Hosts another Successful Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) – SEE PHOTOS!

September 27, 2011
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CAIR-Chicago sponsored the eighth session of the Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) this past Saturday, September 24th. Over 50 youth participants attended and listened to presentations by five local Muslim leaders and professionals. The symposium highlighted topics related to self-identity, media effects, activism and leadership.

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Posted in Features, Multimedia, Our News, Photo Album Tagged 2011, 50 participants, activism, civic engagement, Gerald Hankerson, identity, Islam, islamic school, Leadership, Maria Omar, Media, media effects, Mike Swies, Muslim, Muslim youth, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS, Ndidi Okakpu, Omer Mozaffar, Outreach Coordinator, political empowerment, Sadaf Syed

Attend Muslim Youth Symposium – THIS WEEKEND!

September 21, 2011
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The Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium of Chicago (MYLS-Chicago) initiative will host its 8th symposium this Saturday, 9/24 at the CAIR-Chicago office from 9 AM to 7 PM. The theme, “Building Our Legacy: Commit to Activism”, draws on the Muslim American community’s outlook moving beyond a decade riffed with fear and uncertainty, and taking a personal and collective responsibility to be proactive and engaged in our society.

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Posted in Events/Workshops, Features, Our News Tagged Gerald Hankerson, Muslim youth, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS

MYLS: Young Minds Learn to Lead

November 11, 2010
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The Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) in Chicago hosted its sixth annual gathering. Muslim High school students from around the Chicago area came to learn how they can become leaders in their community and what it takes to turn ideas into action.

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Posted in Events/Workshops, Features, Our News Tagged Alhlam Jbara, CIOGC, Council for Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, Gerald Hankerson, Imam Abdullah Madyun, Maha Shams, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS, Reynaldo Ty, youth leadership

Calling All Muslim Youth: Come to CAIR-Chicago’s Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium

October 14, 2010
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CAIR-Chicago would like to treat you to a day of fellowship and fun. Join us for the Fall 2010 MYLS Conference “Jump Start Your Future- Commit to Activism!”

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Posted in Events/Workshops, Features, Our News Tagged activism, conference, Leadership, muslim students, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS, Students, youth

Calling All Muslim Youth: Come to CAIR-Chicago's Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium

October 14, 2010
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CAIR-Chicago would like to treat you to a day of fellowship and fun. Join us for the Fall 2010 MYLS Conference “Jump Start Your Future- Commit to Activism!”

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Posted in Events/Workshops, Features, Our News Tagged activism, conference, Leadership, muslim students, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS, Students, youth

CAIR-Chicago to Host Exploritas’ “Bridge to Islam” program

March 11, 2010
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CAIR-Chicago will host Days of Discovery “Bridge To Islam” by Exploritas on March 25, 2010, providing participants 55 and over with informative and interactive presentations on Islam and Muslims.

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Posted in Events/Workshops Tagged Bridge to Islam, CAIR Chicago, Elderhostel, Exploritas, Gerald Hankerson, immersion program, Mosque Foundation, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium

MYLS Participates in Intercultural Exchange Program

September 23, 2009
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The Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS) is a founding member of the Chicago Youth Exchange 2009 Summer Program, which took place this past August 12-13.

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Posted in Our News Tagged Chicago Youth Exchange, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS

CAIR-Chicago and MYLS Participate in “United We Serve” National Service Campaign

September 1, 2009
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CAIR-Chicago, along with the Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium (MYLS), will join thousands across the country this summer in answering President Barack Obama’s call on all Americans to participate in our nation’s recovery and renewal by serving our communities.

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Posted in Events/Workshops Tagged activism, CAIR Chicago, chicago muslims, community outreach, community service, faith-based organization, Forest Preserve, Gerald Hankerson, Islamic organization, Muslim Youth Leadership Symposium, MYLS, President Barack Obama, United We Serve, volunteerism
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