Many people in post 911 America are at best confused about
Islam and Muslims in general and particularly in the US. We in the Associated
Students are bringing in a terrific key note speaker, Amer Ahmed to address
some of these issues. More details about the event follow. I am happy to supply
free tickets for your congregation and just need to know how many (prefer a
group order) and where to send them. This is also a great opportunity to see
the not yet quite open Green Music Center which is really fabulous.
I hope you and your membership can make it.
Sincerely
Bruce Berkowitz
SSU Associated Students Program Coordinator
664-2782
Amer Ahmed : “Islamophobia” – Beyond the Myths,
Breaking Down the Barriers
SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY, December 2nd, 2010-
Intercultural diversity consultant and college administrator, spoken word poet,
Hip Hop activist, Amer Ahmed wears many hats. As a practicing Indian American
Muslim with an international background and cultural awareness, Amer will shed
light on the importance of respect and dignity of all people on Thursday
December 2nd, 2010 at 7:00pm in the Green Music Center Concert Hall
free of charge but tickets are required.
Amer Ahmed’s engaging multi-media presentation, Islam:
Beyond the Myths, Breaking Down the Barriers, is truly
transformative, addressing a range of critical questions that are especially
important in the post 9/11 climate of prejudice and bigotry toward Muslim
people in the United States:
- What are the tenets of the faith and who are
its followers?
- What implications does a lack of knowledge of Islam and Muslims in the United States have on our campuses, in our workplaces and communities?
- How do advocates for diversity, social justice and inclusion challenge the dominant narratives about Muslims framed by popular media?
- What implications does a lack of knowledge of Islam and Muslims in the United States have on our campuses, in our workplaces and communities?
- How do advocates for diversity, social justice and inclusion challenge the dominant narratives about Muslims framed by popular media?
What has also become clear in
light of recent anti-Muslim rhetoric is that most non-Muslims in the U.S. know
little about the actual religion and its followers.
Amer strives to be an inspiration to young people all over
the globe who see purpose in
pursuing their dreams and life goals. He stresses the
important need to identify one’s own talents and positions in which we can
enact what he calls “Realistic Idealism”. Today, Amer currently serves at the
Hip Hop Congress and his diligent work continues to prove that the Hip Hop
generation has the power to shape its own future through passionate energy and
a dedication and determination to create positive change. Amer Ahmed currently
works at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor where he serves as Associate
Director for the Office of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs.
Free tickets are available in the SSU Student Union.
This enlightening program is brought to you by Associated
Students Productions in cooperation with the SSU Multi Cultural Center,
Congregation Shomrei Torah Social Action Committee and the North Bay
Muslim-Jewish Dialogue Group. For more information please contact 707-664-2382
or visit the ASP website at www.sonoma.edu/as/asp.
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