“Racializing Religion: Islamophobia, Antisemitism and Palestine”

Contributed By: events coordinator
Organizing Institution: Cornell University
Contact Name: Kathy Hovis
Contact email: [email protected]
Start Date: March 28, 2024 (5:00pm)
End Date: March 28, 2024 (7:00pm)
Cost: Free
Website: https://events.cornell.edu/event/antisemitism_and_islamophobia_examined_9599
Biotechnology Building – Ithaca – New York – United States

Description:

Sahar Aziz, Distinguished Professor of Law, Middle East Legal Studies Scholar and Chancellor’s Social justice Scholar at Rutgers University Law School shares her views on Islamophobia, antisemitism and Palestine.

Aziz is also the founding director of the Center for Security, Race and Rights. Her book “The Racial Muslim: When Racism Quashes Religious Freedom” examines how national security laws and policies impact the civil rights of racial, religious, and ethnic minorities in the U.S.

The talk is scheduled for 5 p.m. in Room G10, Biotech Building. eCornell link coming soon.

Sponsored by: Office of the Provost; College of Arts & Sciences; Department of Near Eastern Studies; Jewish Studies Program; Religious Studies Program; Center for Racial Justice and Equitable Futures; Clarke Initiative for Law and Development in the Middle East at the Cornell Law School; Comparative Muslim Societies; Critical Ottoman + Post-Ottoman Studies; Einhorn Center for Community Engagement; Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies; Society for the Humanities.

For more information, visit https://as.cornell.edu/public-engagement/antisemitism-and-islamophobia-examined.

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please email Lori Sonken at [email protected].

Location:
Biotechnology Building
215 Tower Rd
Ithaca , New York 14853 United States
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