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Author Archives: Niagara Foundation

15 Sep
Democracy, Governance, Politics, Public Affairs, Values

Today is the International Day of Democracy!

Every year, the International Day of Democracy is celebrated on September 15 to raise awareness about democracy. This year, in 2015, the theme...

| Tagged Democracy, United Nations
14 Sep
Religion and Spirituality

It’s Rosh Hashanah!

Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the New Year according to the Hebrew calendar. This year, Jewish celebrate this event from the sundown...

14 Sep
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Leadership, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Tom Kuczmarski

On Wednesday, September 9, Thomas D. Kuczmarski, a nationally recognized expert in the innovation of new products and services joined Niagara Foundation for...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Innovation Awards, Innovation, Tom Kuczmarski
11 Sep
Blog, Day Overviews, Democracy, Global Issues, Peace and Conflict, Politics, Public Affairs, Terrorism

Niagara Foundation Remembers 9/11

14 years ago on this day, terrorists launched four coordinated attacks against the United States, killing 2,997 people including 343 firefighters and 72...

| Tagged 9/11, Peace, September 11, terrorism
10 Sep
Blog, Education, Global Issues, Society and Culture

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day!

World Suicide Prevention Day is annually observed on September 10. This year, the theme of the day is to encourage people and organizations...

08 Sep
2015, Events, Illinois, Peace & Dialogue Awards, RSVP

2015 Peace & Dialogue Awards – Chicago

       

08 Sep
Blog, Event Recaps, Human Rights, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Friends in Faith with Father Larry Dowling

On Tuesday, September 1, Father Larry Dowling ofSt. Agatha Parish and St. Agatha Catholic Academy in Chicago’s North Lawndale community joined Niagara Foundation for...

| Tagged Catholicism, Conflict resolution, Violence
08 Sep
Blog, Education, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner

Today is International Literacy Day!

Every year, on September 8, The United Nation’s International Literacy Day shines a light on global literacy need as it promotes the significance...

| Tagged International Literacy Day, literacy, UNESCO, United Nations
08 Sep
2015, Events, Illinois, Interfaith, Interfaith Engagement, Religion and Spirituality, RSVP, Sharing the Faith

Sharing the Faith: Yom Kippur Break-Fast at KAM Isaiah Israel

01 Sep
Blog, Events

Public Screening of Love is a Verb

On September 10, 2015, at 6:30 pm, Robert Morris University will host a screening of the 2014 documentary Love is a Verb. Love...

27 Aug
2015, Articles, Blog, Illinois, News

Fethullah Gulen’s Article in The Wall Street Journal Against Violent Extremism

Muslims Must Combat the Extremist Cancer By Fethullah Gulen* Aug. 27, 2015 7:32 p.m. ET As the group that calls itself Islamic State, known...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, gulen, gulen movement, hizmet movement
24 Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner

Yesterday was International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition!

Every year, on August 23, the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is observed. The United Nations...

| Tagged International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, UN, UNESCO
24 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Values

“Different” is Good: Why Diversity Matters

We are often separated and segregated from different groups of people during our lives, however when it comes to college it is probably...

| Tagged College, Diversity
Blog, Interns' Corner

Report: Bombing in Bangkok

A bomb explosion on Monday evening at one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attraction areas killed at least 27 people and injured approximately...

| Tagged Bangkok Bombing
17 Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture, Values

A Nation of Immigrants: Why Multiculturalism Matters

Immigration today is by all means a controversial issue, but it is also the heart of this country. America is shaped and rooted...

| Tagged immigration, Multiculturalism
17 Aug
Blog, Event Recaps, Politics, Society and Culture, Values

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Jamil Khoury

On Tuesday, August 11th, Jamil Khoury joined the Niagara Foundation for a Chicago and Global Family event. As a theatre producer, essayist, playwright,...

| Tagged Asia, Middle East, Muslims, Silk Road Rising, Theatre
14 Aug
Blog, Democracy, Event Recaps, Politics, Public Affairs, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Chicago & Global Family with Charlene Carruthers

On August 12, Charlene A. Carruthers joined Niagara for a Chicago Global Family Event. Carruthers is the national director of Black Youth Project...

| Tagged Black Youth Project, Charlene Carruthers, leadership, Racial justice
Blog, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality

Today is the Assumption of the Virgin Mary!

Every year, on August 15, Catholic Churches celebrate the Assumption of Virgin Mary into heaven. Although, it is not celebrated in the United States...

| Tagged Assumption, Christianity, Virgin Mary
13 Aug
Peace and Conflict

Word Games: What Happened to Flight MH317

For many international spectators, the events unfolding in Crimea were just waiting games to see the result of Russia and Ukraine jockeying for...

| Tagged Dutch, Investigation, MH317, Russia, Ukraine
13 Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

Wednesday was International Youth Day!

All over the globe, members of the youth population (which happens to be ¼ of the global population!) are grabbing their cameras, and...

| Tagged International Youth Day, UN
13 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

Homelessness in Chicago

A 2014 report states that there are approximately 138,575 homeless people in Chicago. To help these people, the city of Chicago offers 2,064...

| Tagged chicago, Homelessness
11 Aug
Blog, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture

Last Week was World Breastfeeding Week!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19op5LQ0na8vFwZzigGr9zqh7HEGxoHp1myv8wEtSExQ/edit By Alyssa Slager Communications Intern August 10, 2015 “Baby do the WABA Crawl; You can feel so big and tall; Throw the bottle to...

| Tagged UN, World Breastfeeding Week
11 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner

The Power of a Bilingual Education

Before I learned to add one plus two, I learned to añadir uno más dos. When I was five, my parents enrolled me...

| Tagged Bilingual, Diversity, Education, Intercultural exchange, Spanish
10 Aug
Peace and Conflict

The Missing Link of the Iran Nuclear Deal

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Diplomacy, Iran, Nuclear weapons
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner

Saturday was International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

“The interests of the indigenous peoples must be part of the new development agenda in order for it to succeed. Together, let...

| Tagged International Day of the World's Indigenous People, United Nations
07 Aug
Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Friends in Faith with Rabbi Frederick Reeves

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Bible, Judaism, Prophecy, Talmud, Torah
Religion and Spirituality

Taoist Rituals in Fujian Province

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged China, Fujian, Rituals, Taoism
Religion and Spirituality

Coming to Terms With My Beliefs

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Agnosticism, Atheism, Intersectionality
07 Aug
Blog, Interns' Corner, Values

Theatre, Race, and Culture

Similar to many cultural aspects of the United States, musical theatre has been largely dominated by upper-class white males as writers, composers, producers,...

| Tagged culture, Noises Off, Race, Theatre
06 Aug
Blog, Economic Development, Environment, Global Issues, Governance, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Politics

Revisiting Resource Conflict in Ecuador

Ecuador is blessed with an abundance of timber, fish, and hydropower. Such a diverse landscape is fertile ground for resource conflict, particularly with...

| Tagged Economy, Ecuador, Indigenous peoples, Natural resources, Rafael Correa
06 Aug
Religion and Spirituality

Interfaith Dialogue and Secular Humanism

Very often when we speak of interfaith dialogue, we think of the three Abrahamic traditions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. We often forget the...

| Tagged dialogue, Interfaith, religion, Secular Humanism
04 Aug
Blog, Interviews, Media, Politics, Terrorism

2015 Media & Ethics Forum Panelist Spotlight: Dr. Bastiaan Vanacker

By Josh Heine Communications and Membership Coordinator August 4, 2015 I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Bastiaan Vanancker, Associate Professor at Loyola...

| Tagged Dr. Bastiaan Vanacker, Ethics, Forums, ISIS, media
04 Aug
Blog, Interns' Corner

Ramadan Experience 2015 Speech Recap: Mari Gallagher on Food Insecurity

On Wednesday, July 8 keynote speaker, Mari Gallagher, gave a didactic speech on food insecurity at the Sharing the Faith:: Ramadan Experience event....

| Tagged Food insecurity, Mari Gallagher, Ramadan, Ramadan Experience, Sharing the Faith
04 Aug
Blog, Education, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Values

Why Dialogue and Debate Promote Learning

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Academics, Debate, dialogue
31 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Pastor Amos Oladipo on Nigerian Culture and Relgion

By Justine Gustafson, Center for Public and Global Affairs Intern July 31, 2015 As the largest economy in the region and the 7th...

| Tagged Boko Haram, Christianity, culture, islam, Nigeria, religion
Religion and Spirituality

Universalism and Particularism Within a Jewish Context

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Particularism, Universalism
28 Jul
2015, Peace & Dialogue Awards, Wisconsin

Peace and Dialogue Awards 2015 – Wisconsin

27 Jul
Blog, Global Issues, Human Rights, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

Reflections on Tunisia

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged travel, Tunisia
27 Jul
Branches, Default Category, Events, Friends in Faith, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Pastor Larry Dowling to speak on “Christian Belief & Anti-violence Community Service

27 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality

Saturday was Tisha B’av!

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Tisha B'av
27 Jul
Blog, Economic Development, Event Recaps, Gender, Global Issues, Human Rights, Society and Culture, Values

The Importance of Women in Combatting Food Insecurity: A Recap

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Food insecurity, United Nations Association
27 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rabbi Frederick Reeves on the Jewish Approach to Biblical Prophets

2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values

SnapStories: Understanding International Cultures Starting from the Teens

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged culture, Snapchat
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Religion and Spirituality

Tomorrow is the Feast of Saint James!

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Christianity, Feast of Saint James
24 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

A Cultural Ritual: Drinking Tea in China

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged China, tea, travel
23 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Northern Ireland: A Fragile Source for Hope and Peace

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Hope, Northern Ireland, Peace, Study abroad, travel
23 Jul
2015, Blog, Education, Religion and Spirituality, Values

The Importance of Learning in Judaism

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Learning
22 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Rabbi Zedek on the Basic Principles of Judaism

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Friends in Faith, Judaism, Michael R. Zedek, Rabbi
22 Jul
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

The Value of Travel

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Latin America, Study abroad, travel
21 Jul
Blog, Day Overviews, Governance, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture

Saturday was Nelson Mandela International Day!

By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern July 16 Nelson Mandela International Day was declared in 2009 by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). It...

| Tagged Nelson Mandela, United Nations
21 Jul
Blog, Diplomacy, Global Issues, Interns' Corner, Society and Culture, Values

Our Connected World

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged France, intercultural dialogue, United States
21 Jul
Peace and Conflict

The Legacy of the Manhattan Project

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

20 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Peace and Conflict, Society and Culture, Values

Culture and Coexistence in a Global Society

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Coexistence, culture, Germany, Global
20 Jul
2015, Blog, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

The Impact of the Chicago Children’s Choir

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged chicago, Chicago Children's Choir
20 Jul
2015, Missouri, Peace & Dialogue Awards

Niagara Peace & Dialog Awards Ceremony – 2015

20 Jul
2015, Nebraska

Niagara Art Contest 2015 – 2016 Sponsorship

20 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rev. Amos Oladipo speaks on the Federal Republic of Nigeria and current events

17 Jul
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Today is Eid al-Fitr!

By Josh Heine, Communications and Membership Coordinator July 17, 2015 Today is Eid al-Fitr, which means “Feast of Breaking the Fast” in Arabic and...

| Tagged Eid al-Fitr, Ramadan
16 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues, Illinois, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Event Recap: Ramadan Experience 2015

By Brianna Deigan, Communications Intern July 15, 2015 “There is an unseen sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness. We are lutes. When the soundbox...

| Tagged Food Security, Hunger, Interfaith, Ramadan Experience
15 Jul
2015, Blog, Default Category, Education, Illinois, Interns' Corner, Values

Studying Abroad in Yemen

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

15 Jul
Peace and Conflict

International Law and the South China Sea Case

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

14 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Faith and Prayer Beads

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Buddhism, Christianity, Interfaith, islam, Judaism, Prayer Beads
13 Jul
Peace and Conflict

Srebrenica: The Breaking of Silence

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

13 Jul
2015, Blog, Interns' Corner, Values

Being an International Student in the United States

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

Religion and Spirituality

Judaism and Personal Growth

The views and opinions expressed on the website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of...

| Tagged Judaism, Martin Buber, Philosophy
10 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Rabbi Michael R. Zedek speaks on basic principles in Judaism

10 Jul
2015, Missouri, Niagara Forums

Dialogue Among Faith Communities For A Better Future

Sponsored by

10 Jul
2015, Blog, Global Issues

Tomorrow is World Population Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Tomorrow, July 11, is World Population Day! In 1987, July 11th was declared the Day of Five Billion...

| Tagged United Nations, World Population Day
07 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Imam Senad Agic on Sufism and Ramadan

By Jihan Dubose and Meghan Zacher, Public and Global Affairs Interns On Thursday July 2, 2015, Niagara’s Center of Interfaith Engagement had the...

| Tagged Bosnia, Interfaith, islam, Ramadan, Sufism
07 Jul
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Daniel X. O’Neil and “Making Lives Better Through Technology”

By Jihan Dubose and Brianna Deigan “In order to realize the value of technology, we must give up privacy; we must be more...

| Tagged Daniel X. O'Neil, Smart Chicago, technology
07 Jul
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Andrea Zopp and the Impact of the Chicago Urban League

By Brianna Deigan, Communications Intern On Wednesday, July 1st, the Niagara Foundation hosted the Chicago and Global Family event “The Impact of Chicago...

01 Jul
Religion and Spirituality

Community Iftar Dinner

30 Jun
2015, Conferences & Panels, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

Niagara Forum with Zeki Saritoprak, on Jesus in Islam

29 Jun
2015, Dialogue Dinners, Intercultural Receptions, Interfaith, Interfaith Dinners, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality

11th Annual Dialogue & Friendship Iftar Dinner – Minnesota

26 Jun
Peace and Conflict

Event Recap: Syrian Refugees – UN Involvement and NGO Support

By Alexandra Turcios and Jihan Dubose, Public & Global Affairs Interns On Wednesday, June 17 in preparation for World Refugee Day (June 20),...

25 Jun
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: Imam Senad Agic – Sufism & Ramadan

2015

Annual Niagara Foundation Peace and Dialogue Awards – 2015, Michigan

25 Jun
2015, Blog, Religion and Spirituality

Today is the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul!

By Jasmin Rojo, Communications Intern June 23, 2015 On this day, the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul, also known as the Solemnity of...

| Tagged Christianity, Interfaith, Saint Paul, Saint Peter
24 Jun
2015, Blog, Niagara Updates

Why Did Niagara Decide to Cancel an Event Featuring Consul General of Israel to the Midwest?

The mission of the Niagara Foundation is: “to promote social cohesion by fostering civic conversations and sustained relationships between people of different cultures...

23 Jun
Blog, Leadership, Public Affairs

Today is Public Service Day!

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern Twelve years ago today, the United Nations updated the public administration and development resolution, stating that June 23rd...

| Tagged public service, Public Service Day, UN, United Nations
19 Jun
2016, Abrahamic Traditions Dinner, Interfaith, Minnesota, Religion and Spirituality, Speakers

8th Annual Dinner of Abrahamic Traditions

19 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Dr. Dick Simpson and Thomas J. Gradel on “Corrupt Illinois”

By Brianna Deigan This past Wednesday, June 17th, Niagara Foundation was pleased to host a Chicago & Global Family roundtable discussion, where Dr....

Blog

Niagara Condemns the Actions of the Charleston Church Shooter

June 18, 2015 Niagara Foundation vehemently condemns the brutal actions of Dylan Roof, arrested this morning for killing nine people during a Bible...

18 Jun
Blog, Friends in Faith, Human Rights, Illinois, Interfaith, Religion and Spirituality

Event Recap: Fr. James Mikhail on the Plight of Coptic Christians

By Alyssa Slager, Communications Intern On June 16th, the Niagara Foundation was happily joined by Father James Mikhail for a Friends in Faith...

18 Jun
Blog, Interfaith

Happy Ramadan from Niagara Foundation!

Today marks the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The month holds significance as the month that the Islamic holy book,...

| Tagged Ramadan
11 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Hon. Egyptian Consul on US Media Coverage of Middle East

By: Suzanne Warshell, Public and Global Affairs Intern On June 10th, Mr. Mageed Refaat Aboulmagd, the Honorable Consul General of the Arab Republic...

09 Jun
Religion and Spirituality

Rev. Tom Lane on American Buddhism: Event Recap

By Jasmin Rojo, Brianna Deigan, and Alyssa Slager, Communications Interns Niagara Foundation was happy to host Reverend Tom Lane for a Friends in...

08 Jun
Public Affairs

Event Recap: Brian Brady on Mikva Challenge

By Amanda Algarra, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Tuesday, June 2nd, Niagara Foundation was thrilled to have Brian Brady, Executive Director of...

| Tagged change, chicago, civic engagement, civics, community, Democracy, government, Mikva Challenge, politics, youth
05 Jun
Blog, Global Issues

Happy World Environment Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern “Earth Anthem” by Abhay K “Our cosmic oasis, cosmic blue pearl the most beautiful planet in the universe...

| Tagged consumption, environment, environmentalism, green living, sustainability, World Environment Day
04 Jun
Blog, Gender, Illinois

Hedy Ratner of Women’s Business Development Center: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On May 20, Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Hedy M. Ratner, co-founder of the...

| Tagged chicago, equality, leadership, LGBTQ rights, social justice, women's rights
01 Jun
Blog, Illinois, Peace and Conflict

Jenné Myers on “Working Together To Transform Chicago For Good:” Event Recap

By Andrew Wolanski, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Wednesday, May 27, the Niagara Foundation was pleased to have Jenné Myers, Chief Executive...

| Tagged Chicago Cares, Jenne Myers, service, volunteer, volunteerism
26 May
Public Affairs

Suat Kınıklıoğlu on Turkey’s Upcoming Election: Event Recap

By Amanda Algarra, Academic Affairs Intern On Tuesday, May 12, the Niagara Foundation was pleased to have Suat Kınıklıoğlu, a Turkish politician, writer and...

| Tagged Democracy, elections, Suat Kiniklioglu, turkey, Turkish Democracy
15 May
Blog, Illinois, Religion and Spirituality, Society and Culture

Fr. John Heschle on Refugee Ministry: Event Recap

By Ariana Shockley, Interfaith Engagement Intern On Thursday, May 14th, the Niagara Foundation was delighted to host Father John Heschle from St. Paul’s...

| Tagged Anglicanism, authenticity, Christianity, Episcopalian, refugee, refugee ministry, Rogers Park, spirituality, St. Paul's Church-by-the-lake
11 May
Blog, Illinois

Professor George Saliba at Fethullah Gulen Lecture Series: Event Recap

By Brooke Moscow, Public and Global Affairs Intern On Wednesday, April 22, The Niagara Foundation was thrilled to have Professor George Saliba join...

| Tagged astronomy, fethullah gulen, George Saliba, islam, Islamic science, Muslim science, science
10 May
Blog

Happy Mother’s Day!

By Kathy Bolano, Communications Intern Mother’s Day as we know it was founded in the United States by Anna Jarvis to honor her...

| Tagged Anna Jarvis, mother, Mother's Day
08 May
Religion and Spirituality

Fast-a-Thon 2015

Sponsored by

08 May
Blog, Human Rights, Leadership, Peace and Conflict

Islamic preacher honored for his commitment to humanitarianism

Reposted from Niagara Foundation-Madison Atlanta, April 9, 2015 – Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College awarded its prestigious 2015 Gandhi...

| Tagged fethullah gulen, Ghandi King Ikeda Peace Award, gulen movement, hizmet, human rights, Peace
06 May
Religion and Spirituality

Friends in Faith: The Plight of the Coptic Christians in the Middle

05 May
2015, Cleveland, Ohio, Peace & Dialogue Awards, Public and Global Affairs

Peace & Dialogue Awards 2015 – Cleveland

05 May
2015, Intercultural Receptions, Public Affairs, Public and Global Affairs, Wisconsin

Intercultural State House Reception 2015

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