Seminar on "Combating Islamophobia" - Milwaukee
Submitted by staff on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 8:11pm
Event Dates:
10/24/2008
10/24 Fri 9 am - 1 pm Seminar on "Combating Islamophobia" - Milwaukee. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, UWM Union Theater,2200 East Kenwood Blvd."When the world is compelled to coin a new term to take account of increasingly widespread bigotry, that is a sad and troubling development. Such is the case with Islamophobia. And in too many circles, disparaging remarks about Muslims are allowed to pass without censure, with the result that prejudice acquires a veneer of acceptability." Kofi Annan. Conference packets will be distributed at the seminar for allregistered participants.By Phone:414.229.5960. Online Registration: www.cc.uwm.edu. Forwarded by Rick Guerard, WNPj Board member - musicrider@sbcglobal.net . Speakers include; Ms. Anisa Mehd,Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall University; and Ms. Edina Lekovic,Communications Director,Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC).