[IMC] Renowned interfaith leader and U of I alum Eboo Patel at the Y to discuss interfaith cooperation to combat prejudice
University YMCA
megan at universityymca.org
Thu Mar 28 16:20:28 UTC 2013
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University YMCA of the University of Illinois
PRESS RELEASE
March 28, 2013
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For Immediate Release
Contact:
Ann Rasmus
217-337-1514
University YMCA
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Renowned Interfaith Leader and Author Eboo Patel Talks on Interfaith Cooperation
To Combat Prejudice and Anti-Muslim Sentiment
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What: The University YMCA welcomes U of I alumni Eboo Patel, member of President
Obama's inaugural Faith Advisory Council and founder of Interfaith Youth Core
to speak on April 5th at Friday Forum. The title of Eboo's talk is "Standing Your
Sacred Ground." There is no better time to stand up for your values than when they
are under attack.
When: April 5th, 2013, 12 Noon
Where: Latzer Hall, University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street, Champaign, Illinois
Talk Details: In the decade following the attacks of 9/11, suspicion and animosity
toward American Muslims and alarmist, hateful rhetoric invoking the specter of
Islam as a menacing, deeply anti-American force have become commonplace rather
than being relegated to the fringes of political discourse. This prejudice is
a challenge to the ideals of American life. On April 5th, renowned interfaith
leader Eboo Patel will discuss the art and science of interfaith work, showing
us that Americans from George Washington to Martin Luther King Jr. have been "interfaith
leaders." Sharing stories from the frontlines of interfaith activism, he'll bring
to life the growing body of research on how faith can be a bridge of cooperation
rather than a barrier. Eboo's talk will coincide with his engagement as keynote
speaker at the 2013 Illinois Conference on Interfaith Collaboration, on campus
April 5-7.
Photo Courtesy of Interfaith Youth Core
Bio: Eboo Patel has been inspired to build bridges of interfaith cooperation by
his faith as a Muslim, his Indian heritage, and his American citizenship. Eboo's
fight for social justice led him to create Interfaith Youth Core, an organization
committed and dedicated to achieving religious pluralism and inspiring youth to
challenge and change the world. Both Eboo and IFYC were honored with the Roosevelt
Institute's Freedom of Worship Medal in 2009. Author of the book Acts of Faith:
The Story of an American Muslim, and his latest book Sacred Ground: Pluralism,
Prejudice, and the Promise of America, Eboo is also a regular contributor to the
Washington Post, USA Today, Huffington Post, NPR, and CNN.
For more information about Eboo Patel, please visit:
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Additional Information: The views expressed by the speakers do not necessarily
reflect the views of the University YMCA, co-sponsors, or the Friday Forum committee.
A sign language interpreter is available within a 72 hour notice (contact Carol
Nunn at 217-337-1500). All forums are radio broadcast at 6:00pm on WEFT 90.1 the
Monday following the lecture. For more information, plus a list of our sponsors,
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