This month we will address the problem of Islamophobia with the leadership of Salman Banday, an educator in the local Muslim community. Salman will help us to define and understand Islamophobia, or fear of Islam, which has been on the rise in the U.S. since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Salman's presentation will cover prominent features of Islamophobia, including major stereotypes that fuel widespread fear, hatred, prejudice and violence towards Islam and Muslims. Our discussion of the topic will help raise awareness about this problem and also empower us as individuals and a community to speak out against Islamophobia, and to instead promote acceptance and sympathetic understanding of Islam and Muslims.
Ian and Paul will be co-facilitating this meeting with our special guest Salman Banday.
To help us be prepared for all participants, please register if you can come to this meeting and update it if your plans change; use our Meetup page (also go here to learn about our other events) or email the organizer (4change.resource@gmail.com).
Monthly meeting overview:
Please join in the conversation as we continue to get real about the problem of racism in our world, and move toward personal and collaborative action. Our Racial Justice Dialogues are opportunities to talk openly about racism and other forms of oppression in our society. Please join us to continue sharing our experiences, hopes and dreams about living in community beyond race. All are welcome.
- This group meets the first Saturday of each month...now in the Moon Room on the 2nd floor. Come in the side door off of School Street. The meeting topics come from votes done at meetings.
- Please let us know your needs so we can help make the event accessible for you. Note: there is a ramp near the main entrance, and an elevator available. The elevator is tricky so please arrange to meet one of us five minutes or so before the meeting so we can help.
To help us be prepared for all participants, please register if you can come to this meeting and update it if your plans change; use our Meetup page (also go here to learn about our other events) or email the organizer (4change.resource@gmail.com).