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Muslim Community Building in Chicago

Rami Nashashibi directs the Inner City Muslim Action Network in Chicago.

07/04/2013 | Rating NR

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Muslim Community Building in Chicago

Clip: Season 16 | 8m 36s

Rami Nashashibi directs the Inner City Muslim Action Network in Chicago.

A health clinic, youth services, and interfaith engagement constitute the social justice mission of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network, says executive director Rami Nashashibi.

07/04/2013 | Rating NR

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