2/29 – Honoring our Shared Humanity: Countering Islamophobia and Antisemitism
Hello,
Islamophobia and antisemitism are on the rise locally due to international events. People in our community have lost loved ones, experienced increased hate and divisiveness, and some have lost a sense of belonging and community.
The County of San Mateo Office of Racial and Social Justice is partnering with the Islamic Networks Group (ING), County Health’s Office of Diversity and Equity, the Spirituality Initiative, and the Peninsula Solidarity Cohort to host a webinar to increase understanding and belonging as we acknowledge the experiences of many Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, Palestinian, and Arab communities, among others in San Mateo County, and strive towards connecting across our shared humanity.
Zoom Webinar Event: Honoring our Shared Humanity: Countering Islamophobia and Antisemitism
Date/Time: Thursday, February 29th, 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Register: http://bit.ly/smcsharedhumanity
Interpretation Available: Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish.
We would like to make this webinar accessible. If you have other language needs or methods that can help increase accessibility for you, please email us by 2/22: equitysmc@smcgov.org.
The live webinar will feature Maha Elgenaidi and Karen Stiller, Muslim and Jewish speakers from the ING Interfaith Speakers Bureau, in a facilitated conversation and Q&A with Pastor Bussey, co-chair of the Peninsula Solidarity Cohort. The webinar will address the following topics:
- Understanding the history of Islamophobia and antisemitism and how they manifest today.
- How to counter both forms of bigotry.
We hope you can join us in support of our shared humanity across all our diverse communities in San Mateo County.
**Please note, attached are outreach materials in Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish.**
In community,
Isaac Frederick & Pam Ward-Pious
Co-Chairs of BHRS Spirituality Initiative
You must be logged in to post a comment.