Speakers | A Year of Learning | University of Illinois at Chicago.
Hussein Rashid Educator and Founder, islamicate, L3C Hussein Rashid, PhD, is founder of islamicate, L3C, a consultancy focusing on religious literacy. He is currently a freelance academic and his research focuses on Muslims and American popular culture.
I'll be speaking on a panel for Values and Voices.
American Values, Religious Voices: 100 Days, 100 Letters is a national nonpartisan campaign bringing together scholars of diverse faiths to speak to our leaders in Washington, DC and a wider interfaith following about the religious texts and teachings connected to our American values and the pressing issues our day. Gain insight from these religious thought leaders who provide hope and unity during a time of hardship and division and challenge us to live up to our nation's highest ideals.
The event is free, but does require registration here.
Exploring Omar Discussion Series | Spoleto Festival USA 2020.
Omar Ibn Said definitively arrived on the shores of Charleston as a Muslim. And while we know he was a forced member of a Christian family and belonged to a Presbyterian church at the time of his death, can we say for sure he departed this life as a Christian? This conversation examines the latter end of Ibn Said’s life and discusses how religion has, throughout U.S. history, drawn people to resist or remain resilient in the context of social justice. Hussein Rashid, a professor at The New School in New York City, whose research focuses on Muslims and American popular culture, serves as moderator.
“Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class” on Vimeo.
AVACGIS Guest Lecture Series with Hussein Rashid, on "Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class", moderated by Jennifer Victor (George Mason University) | November 10, 2020: islamicstudiescenter.gmu.edu/events/11587
"Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class" from Ali Vural Ak Center for Global I on Vimeo.
AVACGIS Guest Lecture Series with Hussein Rashid, on "Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class", moderated by Jennifer Victor (George Mason University) | November 10, 2020:
https://islamicstudiescenter.gmu.edu/events/11587
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Islamic Studies Center | Events: Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class.
Historically, the United States has defined itself in opposition to groups and ideas, from monarchies to poor people. The 2020 election has strong historical echoes with how the country defined itself at its founding, against Muslims and against Blackness. This talk will trace those echoes, and explore how Muslims are not immune to the racial dynamics of the country.
I'll be responding to my friend and colleague Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid on Islam in Society, hosted by The Interfaith Council of The Thanks-Giving Foundation, SMU Perkins School of Theology, and The Dallas Institute.
The event is Oct. 5 at 4PM CST.
Free registration at: https://dallasinstitute.org/faiths
Equality Labs is hosting weekly sessions for the next four weeks on Re-Imagining Muharram & Shi'a Resistance. I'll be speaking during the second week on Practicing Freedom, with an amazing group of panelists, including Sharmin Hossain, Kayla Renée Wheeler, and Hoda Khatebi, with music by Arooj Aftab.
You can register for any, or all, of the events here.
I was asked by the Convention on Founding Principles to join an interfaith invocation. While I do not agree with all the platform points of the group, it was a good opportunity to join other progressives to demonstrate that we can work together, as long as we do not deny each other's humanity.
I've been invited by Congregation Rodeph Sholom to join a conversation on race and religion. The event is free, but registration is required. Details:
With Rabbi Benjamin Spratt, Rev. Dr. Katharine Rhodes Henderson (Auburn Seminary), Hussein Rashid, PhD (Union Theological Seminary), Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd (Mother A.M.E Zion Church), and moderated by CRS member Lucy Lang.
This timely panel conversation features some of the brightest minds exploring anti-racism work in faith-based communities. Bring your questions and learn how we are uniquely positioned to make a meaningful difference in fighting racism.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JJNnHdHqSKyP1sE4_wvNWQ
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