Malcolm X Peace & Justice Lecture Series
Professor Farid Esack
Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. Eternal Guardian of the heavens and the earths, Disposer of all created beings, Despatcher of Messengers (may the blessings and peace of Allah be upon them all)
Co-sponsored by numerous MCTC student groups and academic departments, MCTC is hosting the first annual Malcolm X Justice and Peace Lecture Series Thursday, March 28.
The day-long event, forecast to take place annually, aims to promote the intellectual traditions of African American, African and Islamic authors and activists as they relate to contemporary issues of justice and peace. The series also intends to raise awareness of local and global issues of injustice and oppression, facilitate dialogue on issues of justice and peace throughout the MCTC community and promote student and academic initiatives that address issues of injustice and oppression.
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Activities are scheduled to take place all day, and incorporate specific MCTC classes, student leaders and the broader MCTC community. Two events are open to the public:
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Film screening, Have You Heard from Johannesburg: From Selma to Soweto, 1–2:30 p.m. in room L.3000 at MCTC
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Public lecture by South African professor Maulana Farid Esack*, 6–8:30 p.m. in the MCTC T Plaza. Additional features include a performance by Somali youth group Ka Joog, presentation by Somali activist and MCTC alum Saciido Shaie and special guest Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison. Food will be provided by the Holy Land Bakery and Deli
Groups sponsoring this event include MCTC’s DECA, Philosophy Club, Community Development Club, African American Education Empowerment Program AME (AME), Student African American Sisterhood (SAAS), Student African American Brotherhood (SAAB), WANDA, Muslim Student Association (MSA), African Diaspora Studies Program, Philosophy department, Global Studies Department, MCTC Foundation, Student Life, Ka Joog and TCF.
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