Intercultural Dialogue Lecture Series Has Successful 2nd Panel
The second panel discussion in the Intercultural Dialogue to ChangeTheStory lecture series took place Thursday, February 4. The discussion, Amplifying the Voices of Iraqi Refugees, focused on presenting concrete projects and ways we, as concerned individuals, can work to uplift the stories of Iraqi refugee voices.
Four presenters discussed ways they are working to Amplify the Voices of Iraqi Refugees: media branding expert Michael Jordan, artist Kim Schultz, journalist Charity Tooze, and Intersections’ Iraqi Voices Amplification Project (IVAP) Project Manager, C. Eduardo Vargas.
IVAP is an Intersections project that brought eight artists to Lebanon, Syria and Jordan to meet and interact with displaced Iraqis and hear their stories. As part of a national campaign to draw more attention to this pressing issue, Intersections is showcasing the artists’ work that resulted from the visit. Both Jordan and Schultz were members of the IVAP team.
The evening began with the first public showing of an original video produced by IVAP. Panelists were asked what legislators can do to help solve the Iraqi refugee crisis. They responded by saying we should allow more refugees to resettle in the United States, and provide them with social services so they are better able to integrate into American society. Intersections’ Project Manager Sara Reef moderated the discussion.
Listen to a podcast of this ChangeTheStory panel discussion below:
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Third ChangeTheStory Panel Discussion
Stay tuned for information on the third ChangeTheStory panel discussion, which will be held in April.
"In Our Own Voice: Women Veterans Tell Their Stories"
March 26, 6-9 PM at Intersections
Intersections Veteran-Civilian Dialogue program is hosting the Psychotherapy and Spirituality Institute's theater project, "In Our Own Voice: Women Veterans Tell Their Stories." The performance tells the stories of women veterans––through monologues, video interviews, and through conversations with women veterans present at the event. The Veteran-Civilian Dialogue facilitates conversations between veterans and civilians about war's effects on society.
Learn more here.
Qur’an: Prophetic Stories: Taught by ChangeTheStory.net Advisor Hussein Rashid
Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17 & 24
In this course, Rashid will explore how traditional Muslims believe the Qur’an was dictated by God (Allah) to the Prophet Mohammed. The Qur’an makes reference to many personalities and episodes found in Jewish and Christian literature. Rashid has chosen some of these biblical tales, and will show how they appear in the Qur’an, often changed in interesting ways.
Find more information, including times and fees, visit the Park Avenue Christian website.
Islam and Religious Freedom Seminar at The Witherspoon Institute
July 25-30
Applications are being accepted for The Witherspoon Institute’s Islam and Religious Freedom Seminar. The seminar is open to graduate students or professionals in an Islam-related field. It will explore the intersection of Islam and religious freedom.
The seminar’s website has more information.
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1-Minute Update written and edited by Sara Reef, Intersections' Project Manager. Comments and questions can be sent to Sara Reef at sreef@intersectionsinternational.org.
