Zero Tolerance!

Oregonians Standing Together Against Hate Forum

Monday, July 24th, 2017 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
MET Community and Educational Center 1st Floor Al-Madinah Hall
10330 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97223

Buffet Dinner  5:30 - 6:15
Keynote Address  6:15 - 7:00
Panel Discussion  7:00 - 8:00

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Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum invites you to a presentation and panel discussion at the Muslim Educational Trust Community and Educational Center to understand the underlying issues and share potential solutions for the recent spike in hate-related incidents. Professor Jack Levin, a nationally recognized expert on violence and hate, will discuss the psychology and dynamics behind this troubling trend. His presentation will be followed by a discussion moderated by Oregon Department of Justice Director of Civil Rights, Erious Johnson. The panel will include diverse community leaders, law enforcement personnel and elected officials, who will share their insights and take questions. Please join Attorney General Rosenblum and take a stand against hate.
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Jack Levin is the Brudnick Professor of Sociology and Criminology and co-director of the Center on Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University in Boston. Professor Levin's work on hate crimes, mass murder, serial killers, and prejudice has made him one of the most widely recognized and quoted sociologists in the public sector. For over 25 years, Professor Levin has used the sociological perspective to contextualize sensational media stories, dispel myths, influence public policy and change how people think about violence and hate crimes.

Sponsored by: Muslim Educational Trust, Institute of Christian Muslim Understanding (ICMU), Beloved Community of Oregon Coalition, Building Bridges of Understanding Coalition, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Muslim Community Center of Portland (MCCP), Somali American Cultural Center of Oregon (SACCO), Center for African and Immigrant Resettlement of Oregon (CAIRO), Portland United Against Hate, Neighborhood House, Jewish Voice for Peace, Urban League of Portland, Portland Leadership Foundation, Oregon Center for Christian Values, Race Talks, First Congregational United Church of Christ, World Affairs Council of Oregon.

Dawud Wharnsby Islamic Music Nasheed Concert

Friday, September 8, 6:30 p.m.
MET Community and Educational Center: Al-Madinah Hall
10330 SW Scholls Ferry Road, Tigard, OR 97223

Proceeds to support Oregon Muslim Youth Programs

The Muslim Educational Trust is proud to host the internationally renowned Muslim Canadian Nasheed Singer, Dawud Wharnsby. Concert will be filled with poetically rich and spiritually uplifting nasheeds. The concert is a family friendly and interactive Islamic Music Nasheed Concert for all ages to enjoy, so bring your children, family, and friends and join us!

Silk Road Cultural Diplomacy Music Festival

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Discover the Arab and Muslim Heritage Through Music
Saturday, September 9, 6:00 p.m.
Director Park
877 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR 97205

Tickets: FREE Admission

The Muslim Educational Trust is proud to host the Silk Road Cultural Diplomacy Music Festival. Discover the Arab and Muslim Heritage through music. Festival will feature internationally renowned Muslim Canadian Singer, Dawud Wharnsby. Festival will be filled with poetically rich and uplifting songs. The "Silk Road and Cultural Diplomacy Music Festival" is a family friendly and interactive Festival for all ages to enjoy, so bring your children, family, and friends and join us!

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This program is made possible with support of:

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