2019 CommUNITY Conversations: Facing Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia
Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have much in common. Both are based on irrational fears and each are deeply embedded in white supremacy. And while both have been around a long time, acts of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have greatly intensified since the 2016 presidential election. Synagogues and Mosques are being defaced. Swastika wearing people are spewing hate as they march through college campuses. Worshippers are being gunned down at mosques in Christchurch and at a Synagogue in Pittsburgh. And the current government wants to codify a Muslim travel ban.
It’s heartbreaking and it’s frightening.
White supremacy pits us against each other, and it ‘s time we learn to stand together and say stop.
In this workshop,we will begin to work through our fears and misinformation and learn how we can best support one another so that we can build a safe and loving place for all. Co-sponsored by Whites for Racial Equity.
Facilitators: Nashwan Hamza and Richard Moss