These may be a bit late, but some of my random thoughts have been succinctly summed up aptly in this article authored by my friend Jayati Vora, a Columbia U./SIPA alum.
I know there are divergent views on his speech both at Columbia and at the UN, so i'll save those for my visitors who can voice them in the comments section, but I will say that President Lee Bollinger of Columbia U. was in fact, the real disappointment in this whole affair. He stooped pretty low and displayed a certain arrogance that is uncharacteristic of people of such stature.
Columbia's students must be dumbfounded as to how they should feel after this interesting event on their campus.
In any case, Jayati's article sums up my views quite well.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Monday, September 17, 2007
Arsalan Iftikhar NPR radio show on 9/11 anniversary
Friends,
Arsalan has blazed a trail as one of the great voices of the Muslim American community, not just as a representative of the Council on American Relations, but now as Contributing Editor and Columnist for Islamica Magazine.
Visit this link to hear some of his thoughts on the recent 9/11 anniversary. I wish I could post more on the event, but just havent had time. Arsalan does perfect justice to what millions would like to say, but dont have the opportunity or access to media like he does.
Here's wishing him luck and success in all endeavors he undertakes!
Arsalan has blazed a trail as one of the great voices of the Muslim American community, not just as a representative of the Council on American Relations, but now as Contributing Editor and Columnist for Islamica Magazine.
Visit this link to hear some of his thoughts on the recent 9/11 anniversary. I wish I could post more on the event, but just havent had time. Arsalan does perfect justice to what millions would like to say, but dont have the opportunity or access to media like he does.
Here's wishing him luck and success in all endeavors he undertakes!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Young Innovator in Coexistence Award: Radeyah Hack
I'm on youtube now too! Wow - this is a first! All thanks to my colleague from the CUNY Graduate Center, Marriah Star. He's taken a great interest in AID's social entrepreneurship work and is clearly vested in making it widely known and accessible to as large an audience as possible.
Thanks, Marriah!
Tanda's first benefit - 9/30
From my friend, Cynthia Shannon - please support!
Tanda (which means "Love" in Zulu) is throwing it's first benefit (appropriately named "First Benefit"...as not to be confused with the many more to come!). Tanda is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that supports orphans of AIDS in South Africa.
Tanda (which means "Love" in Zulu) is throwing it's first benefit (appropriately named "First Benefit"...as not to be confused with the many more to come!). Tanda is a non-profit organization founded in 2003 that supports orphans of AIDS in South Africa.
Tanda is currently working to fund the new Tanda After-School Program, which is set to open in January 2008 in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Designed by Tanda's directors, the goal of this program is to empower South African students by providing a safe alternative to risky behavior and by teaching marketable skills.
The bash will be held Sunday, September 30 at Mannahatta, starting at 8 pm. Tickets start at $25 and include a two hour open wine and beer bar, fancy hors d'oeuvres, beautiful jewelry designed by South African women, an extraordinary photography exhibition and a raffle (raffle tickets included with $50 or $100 donation). Music will be provided by DJ Moni and African Drummers.
Tickets can be purchased via the website www.tanda.org or at the door.
It would be a tremendous help if you could mention the event anywhere, everywhere. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions, or would like additional information.
Kind regards,
Cynthia Shannon
Event Details:
What: Tanda's "First Benefit"
Where: Mannahatta, 316 Bowery (at Bleecker; 6 to Bleecker or B/D/F/V to Broadway Lafayette)
When: Sunday, September 30th 2007; 8 pm
Tickets start at $25 and include two hour open wine-and-beer bar, hors d'oeuvres, photography exhibition, original jewelry and a raffle. Music by DJ Moni and African Drummers.
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door.
Info: www.tanda.org
Monday, September 03, 2007
Hope not Hate Film festival: Revitalizing US-Middle East relations - Saturday, 9/15
&
PRESENT A FILM FESTIVAL
MISSION POSSIBLE:
Revitalizing US-Middle East Relations
FEATURING:
DISCUSSION FACILIATATORS:
HAROON MOGHUL - Contributing Editor, Islamica Magazine;
Director of Public Relations, Islamic Center at NYU
YASMIN HAMIDI – Network of Arab-American Professionals of
MUSA SYEED - Producer: A Son’s Sacrifice
THERESA THANJAN - Producer/Director: Whose Children Are These?
FATIMA ASHRAF – Community Activist
DATE: Saturday, September 15th, 2007
TIME: 10 AM – 6 PM
VENUE: The New School
Swayduck Auditorium - Room F-102
65
Light refreshments will be served throughout the day!
More info and RSVP at: http://www.aidemocracy.org/hnhfilm.php
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