Editorials
Sept. 11 Response Calendar
Sunday, Nov. 4
• 1 p.m.
Islam in the balance
Toward a Better Understanding of Islam and Its Followers
Bill Graham Auditorium
99 Grove St. at Larkin, San Francisco
A one-day symposium that includes: Imam Hamza Yusuf Hanson, Rev. Cecil Williams, Hatem Bazian
The event will include a performance by Hamza El Din.
$5-10 – no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
466-5205 www.islaminthebalance.org
Tuesday, Nov. 6
• 7 p.m.
Dr. Hamid Mavani speaks on “Islam and Its Background” at a free lecture and discussion presented by the Berkeley Public Library. Dr. Mavani is the Religious Director of the Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California, based in Oakland.
The session is the first of a series of three events designed to inform the community about critical world issues.
South Branch of the Berkeley Public Library
1901 Russell St.
644-6860.
Friday, Nov. 9
• noon
2315 Durant Ave.
Ameena Janadali, co-founder of the Islamic Networks Group, will speak on “Women of Islam, at the Berkeley City Club.
Luncheon, $11-$12.25; speaker only, 12:30 p.m., $1
Saturday, Nov. 10
• Community Conversation: Confronting racism, finding common ground
Rosa Parks School
9:30- 3 p.m.
920 Allston Way
The event is sponsored by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters who say: “In the wake of the Sept. 11 tragedies, some of our fellow residents who may look Middle Eastern or Muslim have feared and some have experienced racist remarks or actions. This has strengthened our conviction that Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville need to confront all the different kinds of racism within our communities.”
Sunday, Nov. 11
• Understanding Islam
First Unitarian Church
14th and Castro Streets, Oakland
2:30 - 5 p.m.
The events of Sept. 11 and thereafter have added an element of urgency to the need for a concise educational program about Islam. The program will address whether religion itself is part of the cause of the current turmoil or whether, instead, religion is being invoked rhetorically as mythic clothing.
Co-sponsored by the Oakland Coalition of Congregations and the People’s Nonviolent Response Coalition.
Pre-registration is required: 433-9667
• Lake Merritt Neighbors Organized for Peace (LMNOP) invites the public on weekly peace walks around Lake Merritt in Oakland every Sunday at 3 p.m.
Meet at the columns at the east end of the lake, between Grand and Lakeshore avenues. Near Grand Avenue exit off 580 freeway. Most well-known nearby landmark: Grand Lake Theater.
Tuesday, Nov. 13
7 p.m.
Dr. Wali Ahmadi, associate professor in UC Berkeley’s near Eastern Studies Department, presents “The History of Afghanistan.”
South Branch of the Berkeley Public Library
1901 Russell St.
644-6860.
Tuesday, Nov. 20
7 p.m.
Ann Fagan Ginger, executive director of the Meiklejohn Civil Liberties Institute will speak on “Civil Liberties and Conflict Resolution.”
South Branch of the Berkeley Public Library
1901 Russell St.
644-6860.