Wondering what's in store for you on Nov. 23rd?
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America is in the throes of an identity crisis that is increasingly underscoring the "us vs. them" conflict. Our national conversation is a reflection of the civil war of words and ideas we face. As we approach the 2020 elections, we urgently need empathetic dialogue and courageous action!
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Exonerated after serving over seven years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, Dr. Yusef Salaam transformed his trauma into a platform for social justice. His unwavering activism, strong faith, and determined advocacy are examples to us all as we strive to forge a more inclusive America.
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Rashida Tlaib made history as the first Palestinian and one of the first Muslim women elected to the U.S. Congress. As a member of the #squad, Rep. Tlaib is among the strongest new voices in Congress championing the working class. She has fought for policies to ensure every American has the opportunity to thrive.
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The founder of Define American, a nonprofit media and culture organization, Jose Antonio Vargas has made inclusion his life’s work. In his best-selling memoir, Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen, Vargas poignantly explores one of the most divisive questions facing our country today: “How do you define “America?”
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Dr. Ahmed Soboh is the Chairman of the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California. In his two years as Chairman, Dr. Soboh has brought the Shura Council into a new stage of life and growth, exponentially expanding its reach, influence, and impact across the region, and creating a more collaborative environment for Muslims across the Southland.
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Storytelling & American Muslims ([link removed])
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Muslim creatives have made huge strides with more Muslim characters and storylines in TV and film. We will discuss current shows and films with authentic stories that have brought both hope and their own set of challenges and questions from the American Muslim community.
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From our southern border to Kashmir, occupied Palestine, and China, minorities and the politically unprotected are under threat. We will focus on the common threat of ethnonationalism at home and abroad and how we can be more impactful in our work to protect the vulnerable.
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