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The Transformative Power of Intercultural Experiences
As an educator, I believe that intercultural experiences have an important role to play in a world situation that is – to say the least – very confusing. This year, 2011, marks a decade since the tragic events of September 11. Today’s undergraduate college students were eight to twelve years old in 2001 and consequently have spent their intellectually formative years with post-9/11 media coverage, little of which addressed the need for intercultural understanding.
Park 51: Imam Fiesal Abdul Rauf and Daisy Khan’s Roles Change
A press release from Park 51 announced that Imam Fiesal Abdul Rauf and his wife, Daisy Khan, will no longer be speaking on the organization’s behalf. Imam Fiesal will begin his personal speaking tour next week. He and Ms. Khan will also not be raising funds for the project on this speaking tour.
Fighting Extremism: Comments by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf and Daisy Khan
Moving words by Imam Fiesal Abdul Rauf and his wife, Daisy Khan, regarding the goals of Park 51, New York City’s proposed Islamic Center.
Top 5 facts about Park 51, NYC’s proposed Islamic Center
I heard an interesting interview with Michel Abboud, the architect for the proposed Islamic cultural center known at Park 51. (I suppose we could also call it “the Islamic cultural center formerly known as the Cordoba House and incorrectly called the World Trade Center mosque.)
The Cats of Mirikitani: A Remarkable Documentary
Commentary on the documentary about Jimmy Mirikitani, the Japanese American artist who survived an internment camp, 9/11 and homelessness with the help of a local documentary film maker.
Crossing Borders Film and the Wisdom of Rodney King
Crossing Borders film announcement and programming ideas including the guys from 30mosques.com.
Announcing the “30 Mosques.com guys” Speaker Series
How to book/schedule the guys from 30mosques.com, Aman Ali and Bassam Tariq, to speak at your campus or institution.
The Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 and our Profound Responsibility to Work Toward Peace
The 9th anniversary of 9/11 – an opinion from a New Yorker and international educator.
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