On Monday, August 12, the Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a press conference in partnership with the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), and other key organizations to address community concerns and priorities ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2024 in Chicago from August 19 to August 22.
WHAT: Press Conference Ahead of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
WHEN: Monday, August 12, 2024, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Navy Pier, Wave Wall Stage (at the base of the Centennial Wheel), 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
LIVE COVERAGE: Live broadcast on CAIR-Chicago’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cairchicago
WHO:
CAIR-Chicago
CIOGC
American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)
Illinois Muslim Action Network (ILMAN)
CAIR-Chicago Executive Director, Ahmed Rehab, said:
“As the 2024 Democratic National Convention approaches, it is imperative that the voices of American Muslims be heard on issues that are critical to all Americans. Specifically, our communities and many diverse American communities have deep concerns regarding our government’s support for blatant breaches of international human rights law and crimes against humanity by foreign state actors, rampant censorship at home, and the rise in Islamophobia and hate crimes. Our voices must be heard now more than ever to ensure our safety, uphold our sacred commitment to freedom of speech and put our American values and communities first.”
NOTE: As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, CAIR does not endorse or oppose candidates for office, and makes no claims as to the favorability of one candidate being elected over another.
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT:
Ahmed Rehab, Executive Director of CAIR-Chicago, 202-870-0166, [email protected]
Maggie Slavin, Operations Manager of CAIR-Chicago, 815-590-3991, [email protected] Hafsa Haider, Communications Coordinator of CAIR-Chicago, 561-317-7509, [email protected]