Join us for a discussion with CNN News Commentator, Mahir Zeynalov.
Mahir Zeynalov
Turkish Journalist, Analyst, and News Commentator
Event Description
The recent referendum gave President Erdogan more power, calling into question the fate of democracy in Turkey. What does the future hold for a country that has been a vital ally for the US and Europe for decades?
The Islamic Center of Pittsburgh invites you to their mosque on June 11th, from 7:00-9:30pm for the bestowing of awards, a brief presentation on humanitarian work and the traditions of Islam, and the breaking of the fast over dinner (the dinner is free of charge). At this annual event, ICP recognizes exceptional organizations and individuals for their goodwill and efforts that have enhanced the quality of life and expanded opportunities of the diverse communities within the Pittsburgh Area.
Council on American Islamic Relations and the Union Project
Translating Spirituality into Community Service
An invitation to share breaking of a Ramadan fast and mingle with your Muslim neighbors.
Free and Open to the Public
Registration required at cair.pittsburgh@gmail.com
Book reading and discussion with author Haroon Moghul.
Moghul was thrust into the spotlight after 9/11, becoming an undergraduate leader at New York University’s Islamic Center forced into appearances everywhere: on TV, before interfaith audiences, in print. Moghul was becoming a prominent voice for American Muslims even as he struggled with his relationship to Islam. In high school he was barely a believer and entirely convinced he was going to hell. He sometimes drank. He didn’t pray regularly. All he wanted was a girlfriend.
The Elusive Struggle for Justice in Palestine,” this Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Sixth Presbyterian Church (1688 Murray Ave in Squirrel Hill). This event will provide an opportunity to discuss how justice might best be accomplished by looking at tools that will facilitate the conversation, and also suggesting ways to put the conversation into action.
A Global Trends Briefing: What are the New Global Realities?
Join us for A Global Trends Briefing: What are the New Global Realities? – a luncheon featuring Thomas M. Sanderson, Senior Fellow and Director of the Transnational Threats Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Department of French and Italian and the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Program, European Studies Center, Honors College, Humanities Center, University of Pittsburgh
Two events coming about about Sexuality and Islam in France
Undergraduate Lecture by Denis Provencher, University of Arizona entitled Treacherous Love Stories - September 13, 2017, Noon- 12:50 PM, September 13, 144 Cathedral of Learning
General Lecture entitled Queer Maghrebi, September 13, 1:30 PM - 3 PM, 602 Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh
Univrsity of PIttsburgh's Departments of French and Italian and the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program
The Department of French and Italian and the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies Program presents:
Events on Sexuality and Islam in France
General lecture by Denis Provencher (Arizona), “Queer Maghrebi French”
Part of the Zaytuna 2017 Fall Lecture Series on the “Immigration Crisis: The Collapse of the Post-Colonial State.” Dr. Hatem Bazian will focus on a critical section of his new book “Annotations on Race, Colonialism, Islamophobia, Islam, and Palestine,” dealing with the immigration crisis and the collapse of the post-colonial state.
Following the events in Charlottesville, it has become tragically clear that hate groups are on the rise, and hate crimes have become more prevalent in the United States. What are the causes of this? Can anything be done to stop it? And what are the limits posed in resisting organized hate groups and those who promote violence against and hatred of others, given the constitutional protections of free speech and freedom of association that extend to all of us?
