MIA: Uncomfortable Truths: A Banquet Event
Step into an evening where hidden battles come to light. Experience a night dedicated to confronting the stark realities faced by Muslims and their allies—truths often shrouded in silence.
Explore the unsettling landscape of government overreach and Islamophobia, and witness the unspoken struggles that shape our lives. The evening is poised to be an awakening. Will you dare to see what’s been hidden?
Miami | Dec. 7 | Location disclosed soon.
Keynote Speaker
Chris Hedges
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and political activist.
Chris Hedges, who graduated from seminary at Harvard Divinity School, worked for nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, National Public Radio and other news organizations in Latin America, the Middle East and the Balkans. He was part of the team of reporters at The New York Times who won a Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of global terrorism. Hedges is a fellow at the Nation Institute and the author of numerous books, including War is a Force That Gives Us Meaning.
Honorary Guest Speaker
Irfan Khan
The Art of Uncomfortable Truths by Irfan Khan
Art Exhibit
Discover the powerful and deeply personal artwork of Irfan Khan at the Uncomfortable Truths event. As a former MLFA Criminal Defense Department client, Irfan’s hand-drawn pieces reflect the harrowing journey of being falsely accused, imprisoned, and separated from his family. His art captures the raw emotions of a father, husband, and human being grappling with profound loss and injustice. These drawings are an intimate portrayal of resilience and the painful reality of living through an uncomfortable truth. Don’t miss this unique exhibit that sheds light on a story of endurance and strength in the face of adversity.