Uncomfortable Truths: A Symposium | Greater Miami
MLFA brings together a powerful lineup of academics, protesters, charities, attorneys, organizational leaders, and students to discuss the profound effects of the Gaza conflict on the Muslim community and our allies. With expert panelists at each symposium, we will delve into how the landscape has shifted for us since October 7, 2023.
TOPICS:
Student Protests: A look back at the student protests and the impacts of the protests on both public opinion and on the students.
Policy: The political impact in the United States and potential legislative responses.
Charity/Aid: The impacts of the war in Gaza on charities’ missions and the obstacles they face in delivering humanitarian aid.
Speech: The First Amendment and immigrant speech and the United States’ evolving response.
DATE: Saturday, September 28, 2024
LOCATION: Islamic Center of Boca Raton (ICBR), 3480 NW 5th Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431
TIME: 10 AM
PANELISTS:
Maha Hilal | Author | Muslim Counterpublics Lab
Hisham Morgan | Chief Operations Officer| Baitumaal
Kumail Naqvi | Student Protestor
Sabiya Ahamed | Palestine Legal | Staff Attorney
Samir Kakli | President | South Florida Muslim Federation
MODERATORS:
Jinan Chehade, MLFA Civil Litigation Junior Staff Attorney & Sufia Khalid, MLFA Criminal Defense Senior Staff Attorney
FREE EVENT. LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AND DRINKS WILL BE SERVED
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