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| title=Moon Khan – Journalist, Political Leader and Community Activist | | title=Moon Khan – Journalist, Political Leader and Community Activist | ||
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| keywords=Moon Khan, Moon Khan USA, Moon Khan Journalist, York Township Trustee Moon Khan, | | keywords=Moon Khan, Moon Khan USA, Moon Khan Journalist, York Township Trustee Moon Khan, American Political Leader Illinois | ||
| description=Moon Khan is an | | description=Moon Khan is an American journalist, political leader, author, and community activist based in Orlando, Florida, known for his leadership in political empowerment and community service. | ||
| image=Moon_Khan.jpg | | image=Moon_Khan.jpg | ||
| image_alt=Moon Khan profile image | | image_alt=Moon Khan profile image | ||
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| caption = Moon Khan | | caption = Moon Khan | ||
| nationality = | | nationality = American | ||
| occupation = Journalist, Political Leader, Author, Entrepreneur | | occupation = Journalist, Political Leader, Author, Entrepreneur | ||
| born = 24 October 1955, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India | | born = 24 October 1955, Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India | ||
| residence = | | residence = Orlando, Florida, United States | ||
| education = B.A., M.A., M.B.A. | | education = B.A., M.A., M.B.A. | ||
| profession = Journalism, Public Service, Information Technology, Real Estate | | profession = Journalism, Public Service, Information Technology, Real Estate | ||
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| website = www.moonkhan.com | | website = www.moonkhan.com | ||
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Moon Khan is an | Moon Khan is an American journalist, political leader, author, and community activist currently based in Orlando, Florida, United States. He is widely known for his contributions to political empowerment, journalism, and community service. | ||
He made history by becoming the first Asian American elected as Trustee of York Township in DuPage County, Illinois, serving two terms from 2005 to 2012. Over the years, he has been actively involved in political awareness campaigns, coalition building, immigrant advocacy, and community development initiatives. | He made history by becoming the first Asian American elected as Trustee of York Township in DuPage County, Illinois, serving two terms from 2005 to 2012. Over the years, he has been actively involved in political awareness campaigns, coalition building, immigrant advocacy, and community development initiatives. | ||
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==Early Life and Education== | ==Early Life and Education== | ||
Moon Khan was born on 24 October 1955 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued higher education and established his career in journalism, information technology, and public service. | Moon Khan was born on 24 October 1955 in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India. He later moved to the United States, where he pursued higher education and established his career in journalism, information technology, and public service. He has lived in the United States for more than four decades and is a United States citizen. | ||
He holds academic degrees including: | He holds academic degrees including: | ||
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In 2021, he published his memoir titled: | In 2021, he published his memoir titled: | ||
*'''Ganga to Mississippi – Walking With the Rainbow''' | *'''Ganga to Mississippi – Walking With the Rainbow''' | ||
The book was co-authored with his son Shaan Khan and chronicles his journey from India to the United States and his experiences in community leadership and political activism. | The book was co-authored with his son Shaan Khan and chronicles his journey from India to the United States and his experiences in community leadership and political activism. | ||
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==Personal Life== | ==Personal Life== | ||
Moon Khan lives in | Moon Khan currently lives in Orlando, Florida. Earlier, he lived in Illinois for more than 35 years. | ||
He is married to Shanu Khan and is the father of Shaan Khan. | He is married to Shanu Khan and is the father of Dr. Shaan Khan, who is currently completing residency training in Radiology. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Address | Address | ||
5475 Hunter Jumper Lane | |||
Apopka, Florida 32712 | |||
United States | United States | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
* https://moonkhan.com | * https://moonkhan.com | ||
* http://twitter.com/Moonkhan1776 | * http://twitter.com/Moonkhan1776 | ||
* http://instagram.com/MOON1776 | * http://instagram.com/MOON1776 | ||
* https://www.flickr.com/photos/92586731@N03 | * https://www.flickr.com/photos/92586731@N03 | ||
* https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmoonkhan | * https://www.facebook.com/friendsofmoonkhan | ||