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“We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series | Session 5 (Part I)
November 7 | November 7 - November 7 MST
Join us for an impactful session of the “We Advocate Freedom!” Teach-In Series, hosted by Iliff President, Dr. Lee H. Butler, Jr., as we welcome Dr. Rami Nashashibi for a compelling discussion on Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by renowned activist and scholar, Angela Davis. This is part one of a two part conversation. Save the date for December 4 at 6pm when Presiedent Butler will discuss the same book with Rabbi Joe Black.
Angela Davis’s Freedom is a Constant Struggle challenges us to examine connections between global movements for justice and the shared struggles for freedom and human rights. This text initiates a generative dialogue for understanding systemic oppression, resistance, and solidarity across borders.
Our guest, Dr. Rami Nashashibi, brings a wealth of insight to this discussion. Dr. Nashashibi is a MacArthur Fellow and the founder of the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), an organization dedicated to healing and justice on Chicago’s South Side and Atlanta’s west end. Known for his bridge-building efforts across racial, religious, and socioeconomic lines, Dr. Nashashibi has made a profound impact on community organizing and social transformation. He also brings an artistic perspective as a musician and advocate for initiatives like Cariol’s Law, a police accountability measure in Buffalo, NY. Together, we’ll explore themes of resilience, solidarity, and collective action, as Dr. Nashashibi and President Butler examine the pressing questions raised in Davis’s work. This teach-in will be a hybrid event, with options to join in person at Iliff or remotely via Zoom.
Session 5: (Part 1) Book Discussion: Angela Davis, Freedom is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement
November 7, 2024 6:00 pm MST – Refreshments & Registration at Iliff / Zoom room opens 6:30-8:00 pm MST – Teach-in Facilitator: Lee Butler Guest Speaker: Rami Nashashibi
In-person at Iliff and on Zoom
Can’t attend in person? Register to join on Zoom!
Don’t miss this chance to engage in a conversation that transcends boundaries and addresses the foundations of movement-building and justice in today’s world. Reserve your spot now for an evening of reflection, discussion, and inspiration.