Outreach Series
The Embodied Solidarity Series
Casual conversations and panels focused on intersectionality between Muslims & other marginalized communities in Chicagoland and the US.
Sacred Activism Series
In-depth interviews and panels addressing the call to justice and liberty—both in the community and personally—based on the teachings of Islam.
The Azima Series
Amplifying events aimed at bringing attention to partners, community relations, youth development, civic engagement & public affairs, intercultural & interfaith engagement, and scholarship & public education.
Upcoming Events:
Past Events:
October 28th, 2020 at 6:30 PM CST: Towards Sacred Activism with Dawud Walid
M. Tauseef Akbar, Research Coordinator, CAIR-Chicago, Moderator
Dawud Walid, Executive Director, CAIR-Michigan
This inaugural event for the Sacred Activism series will feature CAIR-Chicago Research Coordinator M. Tauseef Akbar and CAIR-Michigan Executive Director Dawud Walid.
Numerous controversies have erupted in the Muslim American community over the pursuit and involvement of well-known Muslim figures in social justice causes, joining movements and alliances that have raised questions about commitments to fundamental sacred values to Islam. How do we engage the important struggles of the day, in a balanced way, beyond Left or Right, that maintains a commitment without compromise to Islam?
February 21st, 2021 at 6:30 PM CST: Towards Sacred Activism - The Life, Meaning & Witness of Malcom X For Muslim America
M. Tauseef Akbar, Research Coordinator, CAIR-Chicago, Moderator
Chaplain Abdul Malik Ryan, Assistant Director, Religious Diversity and Pastoral Care, DePaul University
Prof. Khalil Rasheed, Professor and Diversity Fellow, Northeastern Illinois University
Madinah Javed, Founder of #FemaleReciters
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X transcends and belongs to many diverse communities but foremost is an revolutionary icon/thinker of the Black-Islamic communities. Join our panel of scholar-activists as we discuss the inspiration from and experience with the meaning and legacy of the life and witness of Malcolm X. Join us Sunday, February 21st at 6:30 PM.