Hussein Rashid

Academic. Speaker. Educator. Advocate.

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Video: Beyond Borders: Antisemitism, Islamaphobia, and the Israel-Palestine Divide

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Join our speakers to examine the rise of Antisemitism and Islamophobia particularly in light of current events surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Participants will explore how these forms of prejudice manifest in public discourse, social movements, and media narratives, often exacerbating divisions and hindering constructive dialogue. The conversation will address the historical and cultural roots of these biases, their impact on affected communities. We will explore the question – what are the responsibilities of educators, policymakers, and activists in combating hate while fostering mutual understanding and respect?

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Event: Religion and Democratic Ideals: Rematriation, Land, and Healing

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM

This event is free and open to the public.

A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss the outcomes we want from a democratic system and how such an analysis can help us construct pathways to achieving those goals.

This fourth session, “Rematriation, Land, and Healing,” features co-founder of Women of Bears Ears, Cynthia Wilson, and board member of Women of Bears Ears, Doreen Bird. Assistant Dean for RPL, Hussein Rashid, will act as moderator.

How we steward our land—and the lands of others—brings up essential questions of belonging, indigeneity, and spiritual and political governance. How do different types of stewardship impact how we enact democracy in and with the land we occupy? This session examines how we relate to the natural world around us and the possibilities—and obstacles—for strengthening those relationships through our democratic institutions.

Read this Q&A with Hussein Rashid, assistant dean for RPL, about the series and register for all four events.

 

Location Zoom Webinar

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Event: Religion and Democratic Ideals: Media, Religion, and the Nation

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM

Religion and Democratic Ideals: Media, Religion, and the Nation

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A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss the outcomes we want from a democratic system and how such an analysis can help us construct pathways to achieving those goals.

This second session, “Media, Religion, and the Nation,” features Zeba Khan, San Fransisco Chronicle, Jesse Holland, George Washington University, and Syreeta McFadden, Borough of Manhattan Community College. Assistant Dean for RPL, Hussein Rashid, will act as moderator.

For decades, news media in the U.S. has been critiqued as reproducing structures of power and exclusion, including those in religions. While entertainment media has worked towards more inclusive storytelling recently, historically all media has been inconsistent in representing and engaging marginalized communities. This panel will examine how media framing creates our understanding of what the United States is and will discuss how we can be more literate media consumers.

Read this Q&A with Hussein Rashid, assistant dean for RPL, about the series and register for all four events.

Location Zoom Webinar

Sponsor Religion and Public Life

Contact rpl@hds.harvard.edu

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Event: Religion and Democratic Ideals: Political Futures

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TUESDAY, September 24, 2024, 6 – 7:30PM

This event is free and open to the public. 

A liberal democracy should produce societies that are inclusive, equitable, dynamic, and responsive to the needs of citizens. This series will focus on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. We will discuss the outcomes we want from a democratic system and how such an analysis can help us construct pathways to achieving those goals.

This first session, “Political Futures,” features RPL Organizing Fellow, Josh Wolfsun, and RPL Arts and Popular Culture Fellow, Angélique Roché. Assistant Dean for RPL, Hussein Rashid, will act as moderator.

Moving from the exigencies of the moment, this conversation focuses on creating new communities, generating solidarity, imagining different economies, and asks how we can make the politics of the possible a reality.

Read this Q&A with Hussein Rashid, assistant dean for RPL, about the series and register for all four events.

 

Location Zoom Webinar

Sponsor Religion and Public Life

Contact rpl@hds.harvard.edu

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Video: Faith in Action: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Solidarity for Just Peace in Times of Conflict

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This dialogue was held between three scholar-practitioners who drew inspiration from their respective faiths in order to advocate for a just peace. This talk provided an opportunity for a deep discussion of faith-based activism, liberatory readings of theological texts, and the complex and, at times, controversial role of multi-faith and international solidarity in the Palestinian liberation movement during times of crisis.

This event took place October 18, 2023.

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Event: Leading Toward Justice: Intersections of Religion and Public Life

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The Leading Toward Justice series features panel discussions spotlighting alumni impact in the world and the critical importance of religious literacy and ethical practices in secular or public professions.
 
Moderated by Hussein Rashid, MTS ’98, PhD ’10, assistant dean of religion and public life at Harvard Divinity School.
 
Featuring:

  • Pierre Berastain, AB 10, MDiv ’14 | Chief Strategy & Operations Officer, Caminar Latino – Latinos United for Peace and Equity
  • Lane Dilg, MTS ’01 | Global Government Partnerships Lead, OpenAI
  • Jack Jenkins, MDiv ’12 | National Reporter, Religion News Service
  • Yasmeen Shaheen-McConnell, MTS ’13 | Director of Strategic Partnerships, AmeriCorps 

This event is free and open to the public.

More information here

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Event: Speaking Religious Truth to Political Power: Values and Voices 2021

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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.

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Events Politics Religion Video

“Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class” on Vimeo

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“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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