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Georgia Eastern project hits snag as neighbors appeal zoning approval
Mark Lieberman
The Georgia Eastern project would include a Harris Teeter supermarket at the prominent corner by the Maryland line. (rendering courtesy of Douglas Development)
A major Ward 4 building project that was originally scheduled to begin construction in the second quarter of 2017 has been temporarily waylaid by two D.C. Court of Appeals cases amid neighborhood objections to traffic plans for the site.
Douglas Development has planned since 2013 to construct a mixed-use building with four stories of apartments above a ground-floor Harris Teeter grocery store at 7828 Georgia Ave. NW in Shepherd Park, just west of the Maryland line. Dubbed "Jemal's Gateway" and "Georgia Eastern," the project is billed as another opportunity — along with the Walter Reed redevelopment farther south — for commercial growth in an area of the city that's struggled until recently to secure consistent retail interest.
The development site is bounded by Eastern Avenue to the north, Georgia Avenue to the east, Kalmia Road to the south and 12th Street to the west. Early plans had called for vehicles to access the building's underground parking garage from an entrance on Eastern Avenue, a commercial strip with businesses on both sides.
But when the application came before the Zoning Commission last July, residents were surprised to find that the entrance had been moved to Kalmia, a narrow residential street with far less activity than Eastern. That block's residents are now concerned that the building project will pose safety threats to neighborhood senior citizens and children, many of whom walk home to and from nearby Shepherd Elementary, as well as vehicles trying to squeeze through the already narrow roadway there.
The low-rise commercial space at Georgia and Eastern avenues NW is slated for redevelopment. Neighbors are concerned about its planned reliance on quiet Kalmia Road, visible at left. (Brian Kapur/The Current/June 2017)
Prompted by the entrance change and other traffic concerns, two residents have filed D.C. Court of Appeals cases in an attempt to overturn the Zoning Commission ruling.
Dissent extends beyond those two disputes as well: Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A voted unanimously in April to temporarily withdraw support for the project, and on June 6, voted 5-2 to formally rescind support and request that the developers restore the Eastern Avenue entrance. (ANC 4A includes Colonial Village, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, northern 16th Street Heights and western Brightwood.)
Representatives from Douglas Development indicated interest in commenting for this story but didn't respond in time for publication.
In a June 2016 analysis of the site, the D.C. Department of Transportation said it had no objections to the Kalmia Road entrance, though it did recommend signal timing improvements at nearby intersections. A traffic study commissioned by the agency last spring projects that more than 300 cars will be entering and exiting the garage during peak afternoon hours.
The next step in the development process for the project team is to secure approval from the D.C. Council to close a public alley on the site, clearing the way for final designs and construction permitting. The latest plans called for a second and final vote on the alley closure at the council's June 27 meeting.
In the meantime, the ongoing litigation has delayed the design process. At a March 30 council hearing, the developer's lawyer Kyrus Freeman of the firm Holland & Knight said designs won't be complete until at least mid-2018, and construction won't begin until the end of next year or the beginning of 2019.
Despite the slowly progressing plans, more than 100 residents have signed an online petition at tinyurl.com/KalmiaPetition calling for the D.C. Council to hold off on passing the alley closure bill introduced by Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd until the developer agrees to move the entrance back to Eastern.
"I am signing because it is unconscionable to dump this traffic on Kalmia Road," one resident wrote on the petition page. "It will be dangerous and debilitating to the quality of life in our neighborhood."
Still, the council has taken initial action, unanimously backing Todd's bill on first vote on June 6 and approving emergency legislation on the same day to close the alley. The council's required second vote on Todd's bill will take place next Tuesday.
Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said during the June 6 vote discussion that he advanced Todd's legislation because the developer is "anxious" to begin work on the project. In an interview, he said the emergency legislation was necessary to ensure the alley could be closed soon, rather than waiting for mayoral and congressional review that could take up to four months.
Mendelson said he became aware of the bulk of neighborhood concerns about the project after the public comment period on the bill ended in April. At this point, he said, the council isn't in a position to reverse course, as such legislation typically follows the will of the council member in the affected ward — in this case, Todd.
"I recognize that there's community opposition at this point, but when one looks more closely, it's a mixed picture," Mendelson said.
Though Mendelson appeared averse to halting the bill's progress, he didn't rule out the possibility of further discussion.
"If folks want to approach me or they want me to come to a community meeting, I'll do that," Mendelson said. "But I'm not aware of any such requests."
Todd told The Current he wanted to move forward given ANC 4A's prior support of the overall project and the alley closure. "I think that we'll be able to resolve the traffic concerns," he said in an interview Tuesday. "I'm very confident in that."
Late last year, Todd requested that the Department of Transportation conduct a livability study of the broader Shepherd Park and Colonial Village neighborhoods that will provide guidance for traffic mitigation measures before and after the development is complete. He hopes to see preliminary findings for the area surrounding the Jemal's Gateway within the next 60 days, he said.
The Georgia Eastern project would back to some single-family homes. (rendering courtesy of Douglas Development)
"When you bring development, anything new, you will see change. I'm very sensitive to that," Todd told The Current. "I want to work hand in hand with neighbors, the ANC, with DDOT and the people that are going to bring this development to Georgia to make sure that we not only get a great project with great amenities, but that the community impact is the least possible."
Neighbors have scheduled a community meeting with Todd for 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss residents' concerns. The meeting will take place at Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue, 1600 Jonquil St. NW.
The proposal for an Eastern Avenue entrance fell through after Douglas Development failed to reach a deal to purchase the adjacent Terra Nova Enterprises building at 7826 Georgia, according to ANC 4A's Stacey Lincoln, who was elected last November to represent the area that includes the Georgia Eastern project.
Kevin Jackson, the son of the Terra Nova building's owner, told The Current that after several years of negotiations, Douglas Development declined a year and a half ago to accept his mother's asking price for the building. According to property manager Nigel Harris, the building has never been listed for sale, but the owners want neighbors to have the Eastern Avenue entrance they seek, if a buyer offers an appropriate amount.
"Mr. Jemal knows what he offered. We know what he offered. He needs to come up with something that is a little more acceptable," Harris said of Douglas Jemal, owner of Douglas Development. "The owner is willing to sell it, not give it away."
Meanwhile, Harris Teeter has not yet signed a lease to occupy the site's ground-level retail space, according to company spokesperson Danna Robinson. The development team is "moving forward through some issues," Freeman said during the March council hearing.
Ben Longstreth, a Kalmia Road resident with three children, told The Current he and his neighbors are excited about having a grocery store so easily accessible from his home. But that excitement evaporates in the face of traffic concerns that could affect his children's ability to walk comfortably near their home.
"When you see another car coming down or you're going up the road, often one driver ends up having to pull over to one side to let the oncoming car get by more easily," Longstreth said. "Already this is a street that's experiencing a fair amount of traffic for the width."
This article has been updated to reflect new information from Ward 4 D.C. Council member Brandon Todd's office. Todd's spokesperson had previously said that Todd arranged Thursday night's committee, when in fact residents arranged it and invited him.
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Forget the adrenaline junkies' playground of Fistral – there's another side to Newquay's famous beach and town not tailored to high octane action but instead designed to help holidaymakers to unwind and take in the scenery without agenda or pulse-quickening activity.
The popular stretch of sand alone invites kick-backers to indulge in an array of relaxing pursuits, while the rest of the town presents a plethora of options for those wanting to slow down and self indulge awhile.
From cool cafés and hip restaurants to laid-back family attractions and, of course, miles of stunning coastline to sit, sprawl and amble along – you can spoil yourself to sweet abandon in a number of enticing ways.
For one, Newquay is definitely something of a spa sensation. With the northern end of Fistral presenting The Headland Hotel and the south end offering up Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa, visitors to the beach alone can take their pick or sample both venues to max out the chill out factor.
Presiding over the Great Atlantic, The Headland offers first-rate service, stylish interiors and sweeping views of Fistral's stirring seascapes.
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One of the simplest and most affordable ways to unwind in Newquay is by taking advantage of the natural scenery – especially its beaches.
Create a heightened sensory feast by combining place and taste by eating at one of the town's scenic locations. Because whether you dine on the terrace of a café, pack your own picnic or grab a takeaway to enjoy on the sand, eating outdoors is not only de rigueur, but a must-do pastime while holidaying in Newquay.
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Sink into the ambient surrounds of this beautiful beach view hotel, which offers inviting interiors alongside unparalleled gazing access to Fistral and beyond.
You can choose to flex or rest your muscles at the Fistral Fit complex – which features a special fitness suite, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and heated vitality pool – before relocating to one of the spa's nine treatment rooms for some top-to-toe relaxation of the most memorable kind.
Go all-out with a unique, Ayurvedic Inspired Rituals treatment or opt for heavenly heated herbal compresses with the Priadara Thai-Style massage.
And with everything from body wraps and reflexology to ESPA Concept Treatments using hot and cold stones alongside an 'especially for men' menu (think Lifesaving Back treatment, Quiksilver Surfers massage and Aromatherapy body massage) – every visitor can tailor a treatment to satisfy their exact requirements.


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Pop rocket Miley Cyrus isn't the first person we look to for inspired political commentary, but this is 2016, the year that killed the term "complete surprise."
The 23-year-old Disney star-turned professional provocateur has released an emotional selfie video reacting to - you guessed it - the US Presidential election results.
In a live stream put out to her 80 million+ Twitter and Facebook followers, she tearfully declares her acceptance of President-elect Donald Trump and rallies her "happy hippies" to follow suit.
On the surface, this may appear a feeble and defeatist message for the committed Democrat and Hillary Clinton supporter to put across to her young fans and the LGBTQ and homeless youngsters she supports through her Happy Hippies Foundation. They, after all, are one of many demographics in America likely to be clinging to their last nerves at the prospect of living under the rule of Trump, who has spoken out against gay marriage and had a running mate who appeared to support conversion therapy.
It would have been easier for Cyrus to passionately protest, rehash terrible Trumpisms from the 70-year-old's seemingly bottomless scandal pit and generally rally against the inevitable. While this would have been classed as campaigning before the election, it's merely spreading negativity after the result comes in. And as we've seen in both the campaign for Brexit and for the new US President, feeding the outrage of the like-minded is a tactical gamble that doesn't always pay off.
Much like the disapproving declarations of "I'm in the 48%" post-Brexit, continuing to brandish an #imnotwithhim hashtag after Trump has been democratically elected comes across as churlish - not to mention pointless. It's also a glaringly entitled stance that feeds beautifully into the "special snowflake" criticism levelled at young liberals by some right-wingers, and one that reaffirms to those critics their actions in voting us out of Europe, or into a Trump-led America.
Amusingly, Cyrus also appealed directly to Trump to get in touch if he wants lessons in how to be a little more liberal.
"If you ever want to talk about or understand… maybe people who don't think the same way that you and some of the people that support you do, please, if you want to open your mind and open your heart I'd love to give you a key."
Let's hope her takes her up on her offer.
He has five kids – they make people more liberal don't they?


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MONTEBELLO – The school district has yet to hire a police chief and officials are blaming budget problems. The school district police department has been without a chief since last year when Edward Velasquez left.


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"Time's Up!" Parents Share Their Secrets For Avoiding Meltdowns When Screen Time Is Over
By Ana Connery May 26, 2020
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As screen time ramps up while everyone's at home during quarantine, parents are reporting that kids are increasingly resistant (read: throwing tantrums or displaying other difficult behaviors) when it's time to turn off their screens. And while this has always been a controversial topic, suddenly even the experts say we should be cutting kids some slack. Case in point: The American Academy of Pediatrics recently relaxed its screen time guidelines in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. That said, nobody wants to see kids glued to screens all day long.
The problem, parents say, is that asking a kid to turn off tech when they're in the middle of a game, movie, or TV show can be like setting off a bomb of ear-piercing screams and bubbling emotions. Kids, especially younger ones who haven't yet figured out how to regulate their emotions, can get very upset when a parent decides it's time to shut down tech (or anything fun they're doing, to be honest). And many parents report that the longer their kids' eyes are glued to screens the worse their behavior is in general, regardless of whether a particularly engaging activity is being interrupted. If you're way too familiar with the tantrums, screams, tears, and general crankiness that ensues when you try to switch off screens at your home, you're not alone.
But before we dive into how to avoid these meltdowns altogether, it's a good idea to do a quick primer on the best practices regarding screen time and kids, according to experts. The AAP's new guidelines underscore how important it is that parents remain vigilant about what kids are watching, playing, and who they're interacting with online. It's also important to model healthy habits—in other words, if you tend to reach for your phone, iPad, or laptop often, chances are your kids will, too, so try to curb your own screen time if you can.
Another important thing parents can do? Make sure you set aside time for other types of play, including outdoor play and family time, which will make it necessary to set limits on screen time (there are only so many hours in the day, after all).
Understanding why your child feels the way they do when it's time to shut things down is also key. When a child—or anyone—engages in an activity they like, such as watching a show or playing a game, the brain releases a feel-good hormone called dopamine. When screen time comes to an end, those dopamine levels take a major hit. Adults have the reasoning skills and the mental capacity to override the switch, but little kids don't. In short, it's hard for a small human to understand why they should stop doing something that feels great, hence why screen time often turns to scream time.
It is possible to smooth the transition, however. Here are a few ways that other parents have learned to deal with meltdowns related to screen limits. Hopefully, these will help you avoid a tantrum the next time you have to be the bearer of bad news that screen time is over.
Set a timer. Tons of parents told us on Facebook that having a timer helps to manage their kids' reactions to screen limits, but it depends on how you use it. Try having your child set the timer instead of you, and discuss beforehand how much time they'll get and perhaps even how they're allowed to spend it. For example, if you let them have 60 minutes of screen time per day, letting them decide how they want to break that up makes them feel more in control of their screen time, which may help to minimize disappointment later.
Trade up. This works best on younger kids who often have a favorite toy, game, or lovey they like to play with just as much as they love to watch a favorite show. Try presenting them with it as a way to transition them away from screens and onto something else. After all, if you have to give up something you love, it's not so bad if you're trading up to something else you love equally as much—or perhaps even more so.
Have a plan on deck. Like having a toy at the ready, try approaching your child about the end of screen time armed with another activity that's ready to go. Maybe there's a tea party set up in the next room or perhaps it's time to blow some bubbles or play a board game with Grandma. Whatever it is, having something that they can immediately focus their attention on often helps to manage the meltdowns or avoid them altogether.
Ditch the warnings. Sometimes knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what you should do. Lots of parents give kids warnings when their tech time is coming to an end, thinking that the heads up will smooth the transition. But several research studies have shown that these can really backfire. One such study from the University of Washington interviewed dozens of families about how they manage screen time for their toddlers and preschoolers. The researchers concluded that instead of helping to ease a child's transition away from screens, a two-minute warning prepared the kids to fight it, all but guaranteeing a major meltdown. Whenever possible, discuss the limits on screen time ahead of time and avoid any countdowns.
Make a schedule and share it with your kiddos. One mom told us schedules are a lifesaver, and according to experts, she may be right. Routines give kids a sense of security and stability, so they're not caught off guard when it's time to switch from one activity to another. It actually provides them the freedom to explore the world without worry, because they know what's coming next, Victoria Manion Fleming, Ph.D., a child and family therapist in Northbrook, Illinois, recently told Parents magazine. Set a time for screens, outdoor play, reading, schoolwork, meals and snacks, and even bathtime if you like. Just make sure you share it with your kids ahead of time so they know what they can expect. It's also a good idea to hang your schedule in a central location as a constant reminder that the day is split into multiple activities, rather than a single one.
Lean into it. Sometimes you just can't avoid a meltdown no matter what you do. After all, we all have bad days when our emotions get the better of us, kids included. When that happens, try being there for them instead of fighting with them. Give your little one a hug, sit with them, and ask your child to tell you how they feel. Validating their feelings rather than fighting them can provide a breakthrough for lots of families because it communicates to your child that you empathize with their disappointment and their feelings overall. Tech addiction is a real thing that is likely to become a lifelong struggle for many people, so leaning into it instead of rebelling against it constantly may help everyone learn to manage it better.
Build a bridge back to reality. Many experts suggest stepping into their virtual world for a few minutes rather than asking them to abruptly step into your real world. Start by asking what they're watching or playing. Join in for a minute or two or ask them questions about it—kids love to share their love of things and in many cases, they'll perk right up at the chance to tell you about their favorite game. Feign interest and share in their excitement, then ask them to keep telling you about it while you shut it off and move on to something else. Accompanying them on their transition from the virtual world to the real world can be a real gamechanger, according to clinical psychologist Isabelle Filliozat, whose three-step plan was covered recently in Mother.ly. When in doubt, enter your child's world, ask questions, and together, cross the bridge back to reality—together.
Whatever you do, keep in mind that meltdowns are normal, especially when kids are little and unable to reason much. Just be consistent with your choice for how to handle these moments and stick with it, and chances are much higher that you'll be successful—and the piercing screams will stop.
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Die Quidditch-Weltmeisterschaft 2016 war das dritte Turnier für Nationalmannschaften auf internationaler Ebene, die von der International Quidditch Association organisiert wurde. Die Meisterschaft wurde vom 23. bis 24. Juli 2016 auf der Rebstockanlage in Frankfurt am Main ausgetragen. Eine Spendenkampagne zielte darauf ab, das ugandische Team als erste afrikanische Nation überhaupt zu einem internationalen Wettbewerb zu senden. Die Mannschaft schaffte es jedoch nicht, ein deutsches Visum zu erhalten und zogen sich aus dem Wettbewerb zurück. Auch das peruanische Team zog sich vor dem Wettbewerb aufgrund fehlender finanzieller Mittel zurück.

Das Finale gewann die Mannschaft aus Australien gegen die Titelverteidiger aus den Vereinigten Staaten. Damit wurde in der dritten Auflage zum ersten Mal nicht die US-amerikanische Mannschaft Weltmeister. Bronze gewann die Mannschaft Kanadas, die sich im Spiel um Platz 3  gegen das Team des Vereinigten Königreichs durchsetzte.

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Erwartet wurden 23 Mannschaften, die an dem Wettbewerb teilnehmen:

Auslosung
Die Medaillengewinner der Weltmeisterschaft 2014 und die europäischen Finalisten 2015 wurden in Topf 1 platziert. Andere Teams, die an internationalen Turnieren teilgenommen haben, füllten die Töpfe 2 bis 4 basierend auf ihrer Endplatzierung. Die Mannschaften, die zum ersten Mal teilnahmen, wurden nach dem Zufallsprinzip in Topf 4 und 5 platziert.

Lostöpfe

Die Teams wurden in fünf Gruppen zu je vier oder fünf Teams gelost, jeweils mit einem Team pro Topf in jede Gruppe. Die Teams vom Topf 5 werden in drei zufällig ausgewählte Gruppen eingeteilt. Garantiert war in jeder Gruppe mindestens ein nicht-europäisches Team. Durch den Rückzug von Peru und Uganda blieb jedoch nur Gruppe 1 mit fünf Mannschaften übrig, die nur aus europäischen Teams bestand.

Gruppenphase

Gruppe A

Gruppe B

Gruppe C

Gruppe D

Gruppe E

Finalrunde

Aufbau

Nach den Gruppenspielen waren alle Mannschaften festgesetzt und gingen in die Bracket-Phase über. Die Teams wurden nach den folgenden Kriterien gesetzt:

 Rang in der Gruppe;
 Anzahl der Niederlagen;
 Ergebnis von direktem Aufeinandertreffen;
 Durchschnittliche Punktedifferenz (mit einer Obergrenze von 120, einschließlich Schnatzfänge);
 Prozentsatz der Schnatzfänge;
 Münzwurf.

Da alle Teams an der Bracket-Phase teilnehmen würden, begannen die Plätze 12 bis 21 mit einem Play-In-Spiel, während die Plätze 1 bis 11 ein Freilos für das Achtelfinale erhielten. Während der Bracket-Phase wurde in jeder Runde, beginnend mit dem Achtelfinale, eine Trostrunde gebildet. In der Bracket-Phase wurde die endgültige Platzierung der Teams 1 bis 16 ermittelt.

Bracket-Phase

Bracket-Phase 1

Bracket-Phase 2

Bracket-Phase 3

Bracket-Phase 4

Bracket-Phase 5

Spielplan Finalrunde

Viertelfinale Trostrunde

Achtelfinale Trostrunde

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2016
Sportveranstaltung 2016
Sportveranstaltung in Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt-Bockenheim

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This week, as part of my research for an ideas article I am working on, I had tea with one of my great heroes, Kit Martin. Kit made his name in the 1980s rescuing a series of forlorn (even derelict) country houses by dividing them and their dependent buildings into a series of different dwellings. But instead of dividing them up, as many developers might and have, into hundreds of flats and building in the grounds, he divided them, where he could, into substantial houses, with their own entrances and gardens. He made it a principle that major interiors should not be divided. The atmosphere is therefore rather in the spirit of a cathedral close community in the time of Austen.
One of his major projects was at Gunton Park in Norfolk, where the main house had been burnt out and stood as a shell, but supported by miles of service buildings and stables, carefully restore and turned into a range of different homes. I got a full tour of this wonderful complex, especially the restored deer park, all looking like a dream of England in the evening sunshine. Mrs Martin said: "The best way to see the park is from above, come on, I'll take you" . . . it took me a while to realise she was offering me flight in a two-seater plane.
I was in Norfolk that day looking at a particularly wonderful Queen Anne house, preparing an article which will appear in the next smaller country house special issue in the autumn. I had wanted to write about this house ten years ago, but had been told by a local contact it was all looking very sad and its future uncertain. It has since been bought by sympathetic owners and could not be looking better cared for. It now has that agreeable air of a family home: pale Georgian colours, watercolours and a grand piano below, poster-clad teenagers rooms above. We ate lunch in the shade of an umbrella and had raspberries straight from the garden. I drove away thinking it is the sort of house Englishmen dream of – and would walk on their knees from Zanzibar to own .
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Returning New College students faced an unfamiliar scene when they en- tered Hamilton "Ham" Center this se- mester. As planned, renovations occurred over the summer. Dominating the chang- es are the creation of a black box theater in what was formerly the fishbowl and the addition of an art gallery. Elements, a Tampa-based architecture company that designed the greenhouse near Heiser, was hired to complete both projects.
Plans for the black box theater be- gan in the spring of 2009, with funding provided by the state. As its name suggests, the theater's design is boxlike, with its ceiling, walls and floors painted black so as not to compete with costumes, lighting and sets. More versatile than traditional theater spaces, seating and stage placement can be reconfigured to fit the artistic needs of the performance.
In order to create more space for construction of the theater in the former fishbowl, a wall was taken out behind which was a space previously used as an IT data room. A separate storage room opens up to the parking lot behind Ham Center, allowing for heavy equipment to be easily transported to the theater. Another room outside the theater has been designated as the green room,where performers can get into wardrobe and makeup. Curtains hanging from the ceil- ing will allow for the room to be divided into a separate space for women and men, each with a large mirror and vanity lights. Speakers in the green room enable those inside to hear the show in the the- ater while preparing to go back on stage.
As for the theater itself, mylar floor- ing makes it ideal for dance recitals, for example, as it reduces impact on per- formers' bodies. Black curtains around the inside perimeter of the theater, with several feet of space behind them, provide hidden access for performers. A staircase near the front entrance leads to a sound and lighting booth, which will be maintained by a technical assistant (TA) delegated to handle equipment specific to the theater. Training sessions will be held for those who wish to serve as black box theater TA.
The new theater has aroused excitement in faculty as it creates the potential for growth of the New College theater program.
"The idea that we need a theater space was being discussed, certainly in the division of humanities, for years and years," Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Humanities Division Aron Edidin explained.
Since Edidin joined the New Col- lege faculty 20 years ago, theater profes- sors have predominately been recruited from the Asolo Conservatory. Having a theater creates the possibility of a regular faculty member in theater performance studies. "Not that there's funding for a position like that that we know of…but it can enter into our thinking in a very different way," he added.
Though the theater will be open for all students to use, priority will be given to students who wish to use the space for thesis productions. "We would do projects all over the
place—in Sainer, sometimes in odd spac-es, we did some stuff outdoors," alum Sheila Bishop ('91) reflected. When you're doing experimental performances it doesn't really matter but when you're doing a more traditional play, it gets trickier to use alternative spaces."
Bishop, who is currently teaching a theater performance class entitled "Performance: In and Out of the Box,"praised the fact that a black box theater in par- ticular was created. With her students, she will be discussing how to determine where the stage is and what relationship one wants with an audience depending on the performance. The flexibility of the black box theater allows for the actual- ization of these topics, which would not be possible even with a traditional stage space.
"I think as people get to really understand what is possible [with the theater], you're going to see some interesting things happen, from dance pieces to theater pieces to music pieces to things that fall in the cracks in between," she commented.
While most students have not yet seen the black box theater (as it is scheduled to open today), few could avoid the art gallery. What was previously an open space scattered with couches is now host to two semicircular walls facing each other. The white walls of this new feature, both lined with gray panels on either side, stretch several feet toward the ceil- ing. Concentric hangings carry a series of lights to illuminate both the inner and outer panels. As the walls do not touch, there are two aligned spaces from which to enter and exit, creating a partially enclosed area.
The art gallery acts as a lobby space and transition from the theater, though its use is hardly limited as such. New College Senior Architect Jack Whelan, who acted as project manager for the Ham Center renovations, as well as Dean of Students Wendy Bashant emphasized that the space is flexible in its use and that is up to students to determine what that use will be. Bashant sees the gallery as an opportunity for student artwork to be displayed closer to where many stu- dents live, as opposed to the Caples Fine Arts Complex. The gallery could also be used to hold meetings and the panels can serve as a bulletin board for notices.
Although faculty, administration, and a few students involved in the planning approved preliminary sketches for the gallery's design, not all were prepared for the final result.
"I had actually pictured it being smaller and less obtrusive," Bashant said. "When I saw it I said, 'The students are gonna hate it!'"
Chief Justice of Student Court and thesis student Thomas "TM" Mawn, who was co-president during the spring and fall of 2009, was involved in the later stages of the renovation plans. He voiced his concerns during discussions, however the larger plans had already been laid out before he became involved. "At the moment the gallery isn't that great as a space, but that is because it has yet to be decorated by students," Mawn told the Catalyst by e-mail. I've heard it being called the Jedi Council… it definitely has the potential to be really awesome."
While several first-year students were unconcerned about the look and placement of the gallery, many older students consider this addition to be an architectural defect, including thesis student Sarah Thompson.
"It blocks the flow of [Hamilton Center]," she griped. "I feel like it's not as useful of a space as it was before."
Interestingly, one goal of the gallery was to draw more students to what those involved in the planning felt was an un- derutilized area.
Students displeased with the gallery think it an eyesore. Whelan, who is also an architect, said he understood the neg- ative reactions toward the structure, but thinks once artwork is added to the walls, the gallery will appear less offensive.
"It is the only circle in a very rec- tilinear building," he said. "It's kind of a contradiction in form so in a sense it does create an interesting focal point and it becomes more interesting once we start to see some color, because then it has a purpose."
As for the black box theater, student opinion is yet to be determined. Of concern has been the loss of the fishbowl, especially in relation to PCP events, with students wondering whether or not these events will now take place in the theater. However, in an e-mail to the Catalyst, Bashant confirmed that the theater has "been reserved for PCP."
While the art gallery may be used immediately, reservation forms for the black box theater can be found in the Student Affairs office. The black box theater policy as well as duties of the theater TA can be found online at http://www.ncf.edu/css/blackboxtheater.


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One of seven children, Imam Zaid Shakir was born in Berkeley, California. He accepted Islam in 1977 while serving in the United States Air Force. He obtained a BA with honors in International Relations at American University in Washington D.C. and later earned his MA in Political Science at Rutgers University. While at Rutgers during the mid-1980s, he led a campaign that culminated in the university divesting from South Africa and co-founded Masjid al-Huda which would grow to become the New Brunswick Islamic Center.
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Imam Zaid co-founded Zaytuna College in 2008, the first accredited Islamic liberal arts college located in Berkeley, CA. He is co-founder and chairman of United For Change since 2009. The mission of United for Change is to bring scholars from various orientations together to create awareness of the most pressing issues affecting the Muslim Ummah. His most recent work is Where I'm Coming From: The Year In Review, a new collection of his essays from 2010. Imam Zaid has also authored numerous articles and research papers on a wide range of topics.
He is a frequent speaker at local and national Muslim events and has emerged as one of the nation's top Islamic scholars and a voice of conscience for American Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Imam Zaid has served as an advisor to many organizations, and influential leaders. The "500 Most Influential Muslims, edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin, lists him among the most influential Muslim scholars. The 500 Most Influential Muslims, edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin, (2020).
Imam Zaid along with religious leaders from around the world, is a signatory of a declaration in support of the Paris Climate Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This document, which was presented to the UN Secretary General, has garnered more international support than any similar initiative. In 2015, he authored the Muslim response Pope Francis' Encyclical on Climate Change, Laudato Si. That response has been studied by Catholics all over the world. In 2016, Imam Zaid had the immense honor of leading the funeral prayer for the late boxing champion and human rights icon, Muhammad Ali. While continuing his work with Zaytuna College, Imam Zaid became a Green Faith partner in action for the earth in 2017. CNN listed him among twenty-five influential American Muslims in 2018. While many have cited Imam Zaid as example of Islamic moderation, his critics have questioned his moderate credentials by citing his expressed hope for the conversion of America to Islam and adoption of Islamic law in America. Dr. Ingrid Mattson stated that Imam Zaid is solidly grounded in the Islamic legal, ethical and intellectual tradition, which all Muslims share, as well as his personal understanding of the current political context. Imam Zaid assumed leadership of the Muslim Alliance in North America from 2020 to 2022.
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"The American Muslim community has been blessed with many wise scholars. Imam Zaid Shakir, scholar-in-residence at Zaytuna Institute, has written a compelling response to the Fort Hood tragedy. Imam Zaid's response is solidly grounded in the Islamic legal, ethical and intellectual tradition, which all Muslims share, as well as his personal understanding of the current political context". "A vigorous discussion and debate over our various understandings of this political context is certainly welcome and necessary, but no one who understands the priorities and principles of the Islamic tradition can disagree with Imam Zaid's ethical reasoning, nor his conclusion that "Our civil rights can be assailed, we can be denied equal protection under the law, our lawful and law-abiding organizations can be closed down, but no one can take our dignity from us, no one can prevent us from being decent neighbors, honest workers, dedicated students, faithful citizens, and pious believers".
— Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Hartford Seminary
"Imam Zaid Shakir is one of the towering principle voices not only in contemporary Islam, but in American society."
— Dr. Cornel West, Princeton University
"Imam Zaid Shakir has compiled in Scattered Pictures: Reflections of an American Muslim a number of his articles of the burning issues that challenge all religious men and women in the United States of America and beyond. What is remarkable about this text is its message of hope. Deeply rooted in the Western and Islamic traditions, and bent on reconciling and profiting from both of them, Imam Shakir has written a text that could serve as a useful model for younger Muslims coming from a similar background. His reflections in this text have made it clear to me that the person who wrote this book is a man whose mental furniture has been properly re-arranged by his encounter with the Qur'an and the legacy of Prophet Muhammad. Muslims and non-Muslims will find much inspiration from the messages that are beautifully packaged for those who think seriously and critically."
— Sulayman S. Nyang, Ph.D., Howard University
"On the issue of civilization, one has to remember that Islamic Civilization is a very important episode in our history of mankind, and someone like Zaid Shakir is a student of it and knows the literature and what it has achieved. And many of the big, loud-mouthed voices in modern politics pretend to speak for Islam and don't speak for that civilization at all. They have lost all contact with the philosophers and the poets". Dr. Scruton also said, he was "encouraged" by his exchange with Imam Zaid, and saw signs of hope in the ongoing engagement of Muslims and the West".
— Dr. Roger Scruton, British political philosopher
"This collection of Zaid Shakir's essays in Scattered Pictures: Reflections of an American Muslim is long overdue. For some years now he has brought a clarity of mind and feeling to substantive issues challenging Muslims today. It is good to see some of his fire-fly, lightning bolt thinking captured in words and put between covers."
— Michael Wolfe, Unity Productions Foundation
"The clarity with which Imam shakir delves into issues such as the true nature of jihad and the relationship between Islam and the African American struggle leaves the reader with new insights and imparts a satisfying resolution to many unspoken issues and hardened realizations common to many Muslims today."
— Yahiya Emerik, Islamic Foundation of North America
"Imam Zaid Shakir has accompanied the text Treatise for The Seekers of Guidance with an in-depth commentary based upon the Qur'an and Hadith that enriches and contextualizes the concise prose of Imam al-Muhasibi within the social milieu of our times. His employs language that is accessible and free of technical terminology. His translation thus provides sound guidance to anyone who is seeking in the midst of the uncertainties of social turmoil and personal struggle, a whole and integral path, a unity of form and substance,self-effacing comportment, and intimate knowledge of God. In short this is a work that no ones library should be without".
— Dr. Kenneth Honerkamp, The University of Georgia in Athens
"May Allah SWT bless you all at Zaytuna for the education and support you offer your fellow human beings".
— Lauren Booth, UK Journalist, Broadcaster
"Please accept my sincere well wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Festival of Fast-Breaking, at the end of the month of Ramadan. Throughout these August Days, you have committed yourselves to prayer, fasting, helping the neediest and strengthening relations of family and friendship. God will not fail to reward these efforts! ".
— Diocese of Oakland
"Embodying an American story if ever there was one—including proverbial bootstraps, military service, political activism, and deep religious commitment—Zaid Shakir's message of social justice in the face of poverty and racism he has known first hand makes him endlessly and, it often seems, effortlessly relevant. He is as approachable a man as I've ever met."
— The Chronicle of Higher Learning
"We sincerely appreciated the connections you drew between the civil rights struggles of different communities and our own as well as your highlighting the importance of American Muslims on the forefront of civil rights work".
— Council on American-Islamic Relations
"ISF would like to extend a warm welcome to Imam Zaid Shakir, the most recent addition to the Islamic Scholarship Fund advisory board. We are proud to have this most distinguished individual on the ISF team and we hope to work closely with him in the future".
— Islamic Scholarship Fund
"Imam Zaid Shakir is one of the most thoughtful and dynamic teachers about the true nature of Islam in America today".
— Tikkun Daily
"Imam Zaid Shakir has been called a voice of conscience for American Muslims, but his views on Islam in America put him at the center of a heated debate about faith and culture".
— Bill Moyers, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
"Describes Imam Zaid Shakir as a "leading intellectual light", a gifted scholar, author and lecturer, is fast becoming one of the most influential voices for Islam in the West, as well as a compelling force for the improvement of race relations in America".
— New York Times
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Imam Zaid Shakir appears or is quoted regularly in various public media channels, whether as a guest on TV, conferences, radio or newspaper and magazine coverage.
"Messages of Healing and Hope, After a Difficult 2020", CBS Sunday Morning TV Show hosted three faiths reflections for those whose devotion may have been tested by a year of struggle and loss, to renew hope and expectation for the New Year. Featuring Rabbi Elaine Zecher, of Temple Israel of Boston; Imam Zaid Shakir of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, Calif.; and Judah Smith, lead Pastor of Churchome.
"40 Years a Slave: The Extraordinary Tale of an African Prince Stolen from His Kingdom", Imam Zaid Shakir states, "During the isolation of being alone in the wilderness it dawned on him that he is no longer a prince, he's no longer a warrior. From that point onwards his dignity was based on his ability to master the circumstances that he was in...."
"One girl's pain led to his calling", Imam Zaid Shakir, co-founder of Zaytuna College, tells the story of a young girl's question, which helped catalyze his conversion to Islam."
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"Imam Zaid Shakir Calls for Action on Police Brutality at Stephon Clark's Funeral", Imam Zaid Shakir called for action against police brutality while speaking at Stephon Clark's funeral. He stated, "Today, we're gathered to memorialize and to subsequently bury Stephon Clark. But yesterday it was [Amadou Diallo,] and Sean Bell and Trayvon Martin, Walter Scott, Gary King, Oscar Grant, Alan Blueford, Tamir Rice, John Crawford, Alton Sterling Philando Castile, Eric Garner, Now This News,
USA Today "Live stream: Funeral for Stephon Clark", Imam Zaid Shakir, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other clergy deliver the eulogy at the funeral of Stephon Clark, an unarmed black man who was fatally shot by Sacramento police in his grandmother's backyard, USA Today,
"WATCH: Funeral of Stephon Clark in Sacramento, CA", Imam Zaid Shakir, Rev. Al Sharpton, and other clergy deliver the eulogy at funeral held for Stephon Clark after he was killed in a police-involved shooting in Sacramento, CA.
ABC 7 News
"Bay Area Muslim Community Raises Money For Fire Victims", Imam Zaid Shakir, Congressmen Ro Khanna, Eric Swalwell, Bay Area Community Unite, Muslim Americans for Peace and Prosperity, and hundreds of community minded people joined forces with Islamic Relief USA to raise money for North Bay fire victims.
"The Greatest At Rest", One year ago, Imam Zaid Shakir and a chosen few brought Muhammad Ali home for the last time. This is the story of how they carried out their sacred calling. This story by Tom Junod appears in ESPN The Magazine's June 12 World Fame Issue.
Sharia Is Nothing to Fear.
NBC New York
Ali Remembered in Prayer as Icon Who Pushed for Unity.
"Muhammad Ali's funeral to follow Muslim traditions", Funeral arrangements are set for Muhammad Ali. The boxing champ will be honored by two events open to the public: an Islamic prayer service Thursday and a funeral Friday preceded by Imam Zaid Shakir. A former president, heads of state, Hollywood celebrities, and sports legends are expected to pay their respects. Jericka Duncan reports from the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, KY.
"Muhammad Ali Memorial: Thousands Gather to Mourn 'The Greatest'", Former President Bill Clinton, Bryant Gumbel and Billy Crystal delivered eulogies at Ali's memorial service. Imam Zaid Shakir preceded over the opening and closing, and thousands paid their final respects to the boxing legend in Louisville, KY.
Courier Journal
"Highlights from the Muhammad Ali Memorial Service", Friday's memorial service began with Imam Zaid Shakir and other religious and faith leaders, and ended with eulogies from family and friends. It was long—about three hours—but there were moving tributes and remembrances throughout the service.
"How American Muslims Are Helping Black Rebuild After Spate Of Fires", Imam Zaid Shakir, an Islamic scholar at California's Zaytuna College explained,"we do, however, understand the climate of racially inspired hate and bigotry that is being reignited in this country. We want to let our African American brothers and sisters know that we stand in solidarity with them during this dark hour."
"How American Muslims Are Helping Black Churches Rebuild After Spate Of Fires.
"New Charlie Hebdo Cover Depicts Prophet Mohammed""Let us ignore the provocations and defamation and get about the work of being a source of good and mercy to all we may come into contact with", Imam Zaid Shakir, a popular cleric and scholar from California, posted on Facebook this week. "May Allah bless you all and make things easy for you and your families during these trying times".
"Muslim college carves niche in USA", Until Zaytuna opened its doors three years ago, American Muslims who wanted to study and grow in their faith mostly had to look overseas for a college education.
"Why Do Muslims Pray Five Times A Day"
"Muslim college opens in California", Berkeley, California — Amid the uproar over the proposed mosque near the site of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York, a new Islamic college recently opened its doors in California with plans to educate a new generation of Muslim-American leaders.
This Just In, "Today's Intriguing People".
Islamic Education in America.
Born in Berkeley, California and raised in the Atlanta and Hartford projects alongside six other children, Imam Zaid Shakir converted to Islam in 1977, and today is one of the foremost Islamic scholars in the west.
Islamic Seminary in America.
Bill Moyers Now
Being Muslim In America.
New Straits Times
"Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Honoured For Spirit, Strength in Upholding Islam", A two-day conference, which also featured leading American Muslim scholar Imam Zaid Shakir and co-founder of Zaytuna College, Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Euro News
Louisville mourns Muhammad Ali with prayer service.
Mirror UK
Muhammad Ali Funeral Recap: Celebrities and Fans Pay Tribute to Boxing Legend in Moving Public Service.
Muhammad Ali memorial begins with Muslim prayer service.
"Religious Advisor of Ali family Imam Zaid Shakir Talks About Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali", Imam Zaid Shakir discusses his fondest memories of Muhammad Ali who passed away on June 3, 2016, Louisville, KY.
Alliance News
"Record 175 Countries Sign Historic Paris Climate Agreement", Islamic leaders from around the world presented the UN with a declaration in support of the climate agreement."
RT Question More
Muslim Groups Fundraise to Restore Black Churches, Support Victims of Arson.
Muslim organizations in US fundraise to rebuild burned black churches.
Muslim non-profits are raising money to rebuild black churches because "all houses of worship are sanctuaries.
Al Jazeera America
"US Muslim groups launch fundraiser to help rebuild burned black churches", the American Muslim community cannot claim to have experienced anything close to the systematic and institutionalized racism and racist violence that has been visited upon African-Americans," organizer Imam Zaid Shakir.
Daily Pakistan
Muslims Gather Money to Rebuild Burnt Black Churches.
Al Jazeera Third Rail
"Debating The Merits of Religion: Does It Do More Harm Than Good?", Atheist scholar Daniel Dennett, evangelical Christian Larry Alex Taunton and Muslim scholar Imam Zaid Shakir debate.
News 7 Australia
Interviewed by Angela Cox along with Simon Kennedy, and Rhais Bhuyian on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.
"America's First Muslim College Opens This Fall: US institution hopes to cultivate native-born Islamic scholar".
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs
"Zaytuna College Fundraiser", Why a Muslim College in America? The topic for a panel discussion including co-founder Imam Zaid Shakir.
First accredited Islamic college planned for US.
First Imam Speaks at MLK Celebration in Ridgewood.
Times Leader
Thousands of fans, dignitaries and faithful from across the globe filled a Kentucky arena Thursday to honor Muhammad Ali.
"North Texas Muslims, Neighbors Gather to Call For Peace", Imam Zaid Shakir told the crowd that Muslims have to "touch the hearts" of their neighbors."Our religion is focused on our hearts," he said. "It started in the heart of our prophet, and he spread it to the hearts of his companions. They spread it to the hearts of the successors, and it reached our hearts."
"Middle East turmoil weighs heavy as local Muslims gather for Eid", Imam exhorts 15,000 area Muslims gathered to mark Eid: "Let us endure as they endure. Let us advocate for peace".
Jackson Free Press
"Bridging the Gaps", Jackson Convention Center, Jackson, Miss., Keynote speaker and panelist with Dr. James Loewen, scholars, filmmakers and experts.
San Francisco Gate
French Violence, No Easy Answers.
KQED Radio
"Zaytuna College". A talk with two of the college's co-founders about their mission, and about what it means to be a Muslim American today.
"New College Teaches Young American Muslims". Interview with 2 co-founders and students of Zaytuna College.
NPR Radio
"Founders, Students Defend Islamic College". Interview with co-founders of Zaytuna College.
Roundtable: Muslim Americans Battling Bias.
Muslim Liquor Store Owners Face Criticism. Activists in Oakland, Calif., have long fought the concentration of liquor stores in their communities. Now they have new allies in Muslim groups who say Muslim owners of these liquor stores are hurting the neighborhood and violating religious principles.
Mecca and Main Street.
American Muslim Institution
"Race Awareness: In The Name of God", Dive into Race, Racism, and the Role of Faith with Imam Zaid Shakir, Rev. Dr. Faith Harris and Pastor Willie J. Barber II, as they shed light on the issue with values instilled in their faiths.
Muslim Matters
"The Unfinished Business of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.", Imam Zaid Shakir states, "While most remember Dr. King for his soaring oration, symbolized by his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered before a sweltering throng at the Lincoln Memorial, August 28, 1963, Dr. King was far more than a moving orator. He was a formidable intellectual, an effective organizer and a passionate advocate for the freedom of his people."
"God's Plan and Muhammad Ali", Imam Zaid Shakir states, "It is time we started listening to Ali. It is God's plan…".
"This Is Who We Are", Imam Zaid Shakir states, "Madeline Albright, infamously and casually agreed that over 500,000 dead Iraqi children who died during the six years US sanctions had been in place in Iraq to that point, was worth it...".
Religious News Service
"Muslim #MeToo isn't just a man problem. It's also a male-led theology prob …", Imam Zaid Shakir states, "I could have framed the issue better and I again apologize for misrepresenting clear Islamic teachings. However, the precedent being established by this case is extremely dangerous, and I would argue it is not one supported by our religion." Some sisters have been harmed, and I am not in the business of harming people… I apologize from the bottom of my heart for anyone who has been harmed by my words".
The Islamic Monthly
"Ignorance of Islam Is Incomprehensible Today", For those with less time, there are a number of 15 minutes or less sound-bite lectures by world-recognized Muslim scholars, such as "Becoming a Muslim" by American Imam Zaid Shakir.
Why Muslims Are Raising Money for Black Churches Destroyed By Fire.
Reflections from the Chaplaincy, "Service with Zaytuna College and Berkeley Muslim Students' Association".
Euro-Islam.Info
Islamic Scholars Plan for America's First Muslim College.
Tikkun Daily
Imam Zaid Shakir on the Tikkun Phone Forum.
The Muslim 500
The Worlds Most Influential Muslims Muhammad Ali: A Humble Mountain.
The Daily Northwestern
"Muslim Scholars Discuss Faith As Motivation in Discover Islam Week Keynote", Northwestern Muslim-cultural Students Association invited keynote speaker Imam Zaid Shakir and Imam Omar Suleiman for a conversation about reconstructing the perception of achievements by Muslim Americans. The keynote presentation of the two Scholars advocated the use of faith as fuel for personal achievement and discussed fighting for greater social justice.
"Not So Simple Truths", The IMC (Ivy Muslims Conference) is an annual conference that brings together Muslim students from across the Ivy League for two nights of spiritual and intellectual discussion with Imam Zaid Shakir and other prominent Muslim personalities, New Haven, CT.
First Muslim College Opens in United States
Islamic Scholars Plan for America's First Muslim College
Various Sponsors & UC Berkeley
KPFA 94.1 FM, Cody's Books, the Near Eastern Studies Department, and the Religion, Politics, and Globalization Program at UC Berkeley sponsored "Can We Talk About God". A capacity crowd gathered for a thought-provoking conversation between Roger Scruton and Imam Zaid Shakir, two thinkers with some common ground—and some sharply differing perspectives. The event moderated by Sandy Tolan of the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism.
Ignorance of Islam Is Incomprehensible Today.
The Courier-Journal
"Thousands expected for Muhammad Ali funeral", Muhammad Ali Press Conference with Imam Zaid Shakir in Louisville, KY.
"Zaytuna College Hosts Historic Workshop on Environmental Education in Islamic Schools", At the opening night reception, Imam Zaid Shakir, co-founder of Zaytuna College, delivered the keynote address on "Planting Seeds for a Greener Tomorrow, Northern California Chronicle.
Marian Ronan's Blog
Learning about Muslims
"Who Are 'They'?"
Emel Magazine
"Saving The Ship of Humanity"
EzineArticles.com
Expert Contributor.
American Muslims and a Meaningful Human Rights Discourse in the Aftermath of September 11, 2001.
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