 Dr. Clarence Jones Inaugural Diversity Scholar Visiting Professor |
 Dr. Suzanne Barakat Physician |
 Mohammed Bilal Spoken Word Artist |
 Zahra Noorbakhsh Comedian |
| A Time to Break Silence: Resisting Islamophobia in the Trump Era |
| Tuesday, April 4 | 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. University of San Francisco, Fromm Hall - Maraschi Room The rise of Islamophobia, anti-Muslim discrimination, and related hate crimes is a crisis none of us can ignore. But how can we engage in resistance within this climate of fear and uncertainty? Students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to join us for a daylong symposium aimed at educating and equipping all of us with effective tools for civic engagement. The event is inspired by the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s historic speech “Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence.” The interactive workshops explicitly connect the rise of Islamophobia with the increase in other forms of hate and discrimination against marginalized communities. Keynote address by USF Inaugural Diversity Scholar Visiting Professor Clarence Jones and San Francisco physician Suzanne Barakat will vividly illustrate the tragic consequences of silence and the necessity of coalition-building to various forms of resistance. |