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The Iranian American Diaspora and The Black Lives Matter Movement ♥

Wednesday, Jul 22, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jordan Center for Persian Studies

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Please join us for a virtual webinar reviewing the historical, political and cultural dynamics of the brutalities against Black people in American society, the impact of these dynamics on the Iranian American diaspora society and the role of the diaspora as an ally.

We ask that you register for the Zoom webinar below. If the webinar reaches full capacity and you are unable to join, you may also livestream this panel on UCI Jordan Center for Persian Studies and Culture’s Facebook page.

The Iranian American Diaspora and The Black Lives Matter Movement

Wednesday, July 22 | 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Register for Zoom link here

Speakers

Dr. Cornel West
Professor of the practice of public philosophy, Harvard University

Dr. Ali Akbar Mahdi
Professor emeritus of sociology and anthropology, Ohio Wesleyan University

Dr. Touraj Daryaee
Maseeh Chair in Persian Studies & Culture, professor of history, UCI

Moderator

Dr. Annahita Mahdavi
Associate professor of social sciences, Long Beach City College

UCI Samuel Jordan Center for Persian Studies

Details

Date:: Wednesday, Jul 22, 2020
Time:: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Event Tags:: African American, Black American, Black Community, Black Lives Matter, Community, Diaspora, Iranian American
Website:: https://ucihumanities.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zQ6j2PhKRVa2vkYJpuJvkA

Venue

: Zoom

Organizer

: UCI Jordan Center for Persian Studies
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