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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR Calls on Va. Governor to Rescind Appointment of Confederate Statue Defender to Historic Resources Board

(WASHINGTON D.C., 7/16/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to rescind his recent appointment to the state Board of Historic Resources of an individual who has defended Confederate monuments and condemned their destruction. That appointee, Ann Hunter McLean, once […]

CAIR-Chicago Condemns Racist Display at Lake Bluff July 4th Parade

(CHICAGO, IL 07/15/2022) – The Chicago chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the 2022 parade display entry by the Lake Bluff Lawn Mower Precision Drill Team. The drill team opened for Lake Bluff’s Independence Day parade, marching while allegedly dressed as stereotypical, […]

CAIR Calls for Probe of Possible Bias Motive for Vandalism, Arson Targeting Maryland Churches

(BALTIMORE, MD, 7/10/2022) – The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for vandalism and arson targeting several Maryland churches. Officials in that state’s Montgomery County said the incidents took place at three […]

CAIR-MN Condemns Distribution of Racist Materials in Lino Lakes, Welcomes State Senator’s Statement Condemning Hate Incident

(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 7/10/22) – The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota) today condemned the distribution of racist materials in Lino Lakes, Minn., and welcomed a statement by state Sen. Roger Chamberlain (R-Lino Lakes) expressing “zero tolerance for this behavior.” Chamberlain’s statement said that on Saturday morning, residents of Lino Lakes reported finding baggies containing […]

CAIR Welcomes Bias Charge for Oregon Anti-Asian Road Rage Incident

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/10/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed bias charges for an alleged anti-Asian road rage incident in Oregon on Friday. Two cars went to a Portland Police precinct, with one driver yelling at the other. Police say one driver was the alleged […]