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January 2010: Happy New Year!
In light of the tragic earthquake that took place in Haiti on Tuesday, January 12, we invite you to join in a response to help those affected by this crisis.
Intersections hosted a panel discussion on Friday, January 8, at the University of Colorado Boulder’s conference on Islam and the Media. This panel, “Mecca to Metropolis: The 99 A Muslim Comic Strip,” was a keynote address by Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, the creator of THE 99 – the first group of superheroes born of an Islamic archetype. Responding to Dr. Al-Mutawa were Mona Eltahawy, Zeenat Rahman, and Hussein Rashid. Intersections’ Executive Director Rev. Robert Chase moderated the panel.
A Request for Artists to perform at ChangeTheStory: Conversations As Melodies
Are you interested in participating in Intersections April 2010 ChangeTheStory: Conversations As Melodies?
Conversations As Melodies is a musical series that brings together performers from the global community to entertain and interact with guests in order to feel the power of creativity.
The April 2010 conversation will bring together different artists from the Muslim community. If you are interested in performing at this event or would like to learn more about it, please contact Fred Johnson, Intersections Artistic Director of Creative Content, by email or at +1.212.951.7006.
Intersections International Director of Communications Megan Hoelle was interviewed for the Journal of Inter-Religious Dialogue on the Iraqi Voices Amplification Project. This video is now available on ChangeTheStory.net’s Facebook page.
Find out more about the Iraqi Voices Amplification Project.
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The 2nd ChangeTheStory Panel Discussion: Amplifying the Voices of Iraqi Refugees
Thursday, February 4, 7-8:30 p.m., with a reception to follow
This panel discussion will begin with a special screening of the Iraqi Voices Amplification Project (IVAP) highlight video, showing how the artistic process can be used to raise awareness about humanitarian issues. This will be followed by a panel discussion, which will explore different methods used to raise awareness about the Iraqi refugee crisis. Speakers include Michael Jordan, Kim Schultz, Charity Tooze, and C. Eduardo Vargas. For more information, please visit Intersections website.
To RSVP, please contact Sara Reef.
Introduction to Islam: Taught by ChangeTheStory.net Advisor Hussein Rashid
Mondays, February 1, 8, 15 and 22
This introductory course will cover the principal beliefs of Islam, the differences between Sunnis and Shiites, the Muslim “Bible” the Qur’an, as well as the idea of jihad. Class readings will be provided. Each class will allow ample time for discussion and questions.
More information, including times and fees, is available at the Park Avenue Christian website.
Upcoming TE’A Performances in March
Stay tuned for more information on six upcoming TE’A performances in the New York region starting in March. Updated information will be available shortly.
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.
