(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 10/31/07) – On November 4, 2007, the Pennsylvania chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) will host a seminar on the growing problem of Islamophobia and its effects on American Muslims, their families and institutions.
The Philadelphia event will seek to explain the historical context of Islamophobia and provide resources for gaining a better understanding of the negative impact anti-Muslim bigotry has on individuals and organizations throughout the United States.
WHAT: Islamophobia Seminar
WHEN: Sunday, November 4, 2007, 1:30 – 4 p.m.
WHERE: Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia
Limited seating. RSVP to: [email protected]or 215-592-0509.
CONTACT: CAIR-PA Civil Rights Director Justin Peyton, Tel: 215-592-0509, Email: [email protected]
CAIR, America’s largest Muslim civil liberties group, has 33 offices, chapters and affiliates nationwide and in Canada. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.