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ICPJ Podcast: Ruth Kraut and Joe Summers
Ruth Kraut and Joe Summers talk about their motivation for first getting involved with ICPJ - Middle East, women's, and racial and ethnic issues for Ruth, and Latin American human rights issues for Joe. Both discuss the changes to ICPJ over the years, from its birth during the Vietnam era and its relative successes and failures in finding common ground on different topics, such as LGBT issues, as it evolved over the years.
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ICPJ Podcast: Rebecca Kanner, Gregory Fox, Tobi Hanna-Davies, Mary Anne Perrone and Richard Stahler-Shulk
In this episode, Rebecca Kanner, Gregory Fox, Tobi Hanna-Davies, Mary Anne Perrone, and Richard Stahler-Shulk discuss their involvement in various ICPJ projects and activities relating to central American issues over the years.
Tobi Hanna-Davies talks about her leadership and involvement in the Women's Action for Nuclear Disarmament during 1980s
Gregory Fox discusses his involvement with the Latin American Solidarity Committee and in establishing a Sister City program in Nicaragua
Rebecca Kanner talks about her involvement with the Latin American Task Force and some of the activities she's helped with over the years, from clothing drives to demonstrations and lobbying.
Mary Anne Perrone talks about hunger and describes their successful 1991 protest over Tom Monaghan's efforts to raise money to build a cathedral in Nicaragua with a $500-a-plate dinner by staging a 5-cent-a-plate dinner of rice and beans.
Richard Stahler-Shulk. a Latin American scholar and Eastern Michigan University professor, talks about his dual role as an academic and activist
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ICPJ Podcast: Peter Boeve
Peter Boeve, former pastor of Ann Arbor's Northside Presbyterian Church, was able to explore areas of his interest, including medicine and agriculture, through involvement with ICPJ. He recounts his work attempting to integrate faith with dialogue about social issues and change and how ICPJ has helped to expand his world.
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ICPJ Podcast: James Varani and Sister Dori
Sister Dori originally connected with the organization in the 1960s, through her work to oppose the Vietnam War, and speaks about the importance of the organization's focus on faith. James Varani talks about finding likeminded people at ICPJ who shared his interest in nuclear disarmament and indiscriminate warfare. The pair also talk about their attempts to mobilize congregations to promote religious opposition to nuclear disarmament.
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ICPJ Podcast: Jan Wright
ICPJ member Jan Wright discusses her initial involvement volunteering with the organization to becoming an active member, involved with initiatives regarding climate change, local food, and trade agreements.
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Connecting Food & Faith
A panel of interfaith leaders explore the connection between faith and food at this kickoff event for a year-long Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice program entitled Food & Justice: An Interfaith Exploration of How Our Food Choices Impact Our Environment, Our Economy and Our Neighbors.
There is tremendous interest in food system issues, not only as they affect the earth but also as they relate to racial and economic justice, hunger and other human rights challenges. This event will mark the beginning of a community-wide discussion of related issues.
Panel members include:
Moderator Chuck Warpehoski of the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice
Reverend Kristin Riegel of the First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor
Cathy Muha, Mindful Eating Coaltion leader at the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor
Mansoor Qureshi, President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Michigan
Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice envisions a world free from violence, including the violence of war, poverty, oppression, and environmental devastation. To enact this vision, they commit to nurture a community in which compassion and respect foster actions that dismantle systems of violence while simultaneously creating systems of peace, justice, and ecological sustainability.
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I Remember When: The Church: A Central Place
This episode includes interviews with Emanual and Elizabeth Haas about the old German rite of confirmation and renovations to the Bethlehem United Church; Willie Harris Carpenter, wife of Reverend Charles W. Carpenter, about her and her husband's work with the Second Baptist Church; Osias Zwerdling, about the history of the Jewish Community; and Nan Sparrow, about women coming together for worship and community service.
Written and Directed by Catherine Anderson
Executive Producer, Catherine Anderson
Graphic Artist: Eric Anderson
Sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Library, with help from the Ann Arbor Sesquicentennial Commission and the University of Michigan Speech Department.
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Musician Aaron Dworkin, Founder & President Of The Sphinx Organization, Discusses His Memoir: "Uncommon Rhythm: A Black, White, Jewish, Jehovah's Witness, Irish Catholic Adoptee's Journey to Leadership"
AADL is extremely proud to host violinist, arts educator, and President of the Detroit-based Sphinx Organization Aaron Dworkin, as he discusses his long-awaited inspirational memoir "Uncommon Rhythm: A Black, White, Jewish, Jehovah's Witness, Irish Catholic Adoptee's Journey to Leadership." The book is a harrowing yet moving account of Aaron's personal journey through social isolation and discrimination to found one of the nation's cultural jewels, the Sphinx Organization. Books will be on sale at the event and the evening will include a book signing."Uncommon Rhythm" is a tapestry of stirring narrative, precious photos and poignant poems. A MacArthur Fellow, Aaron is driven by the single vision of inclusion for all, and hopes that this book will inspire all people who have ever felt like outsiders to nurture their own gifts and make valuable contributions to society.Named a MacArthur Fellow, a Member of the Obama National Arts Policy Committee and President Obama's first nominee to the National Council on the Arts, Aaron P. Dworkin is the Founder and President of the Sphinx Organization, the leading national arts organization that focuses on youth development and diversity in classical music. An author, social entrepreneur, artist-citizen and an avid youth education advocate, he has received extensive national recognition for his vast accomplishments.He is the recipient of the National Governors Association Distinguished Service to State Government Award, Detroit Symphony's Lifetime Achievement Award, Michiganian of the Year, Crain's 40 Under 40 and Who's Who Awards, BET's History Makers in the Making Award, AT&T Excellence in Education Award, University of Michigan's African-American Alumni Council's 5 Under 10 Award, Entrepreneur Of The Year Award by the National Black MBA Association-Detroit Chapter, and Interlochen Arts Academy's 2003 Path of Inspiration Award.He has also been named one of Newsweek's 15 People Who Make America Great and has been featured in People Magazine, on NBC's Today Show and Nightly News with Brian Williams, on CNN's Airport Network-Innovator Series and Anderson Cooper 360 and on NPR's The Story and Performance Today. In addition, he has appeared in numerous articles in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Detroit News and Free Press, Washington Post, Chronicle of Philanthropy, Emerge and Jet Magazines and many other media outlets.
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Can I Get Some Respect? Flashpoints and Controversies On Religious Freedom
For this panel discussion observing Religious Freedom Day, Ann Arbor City Council member Carsten Hohnke will be joined by a panel of representatives from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, and secular organizations to discuss the current challenges of living up to the ideal of religious tolerance, respect, and freedom. The event is co- sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice and the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County.
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American Sons: Reflections On Being Muslim In America
Co-sponsored by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice, this event, moderated by Dr. Sherman Jackson, will feature five Michigan men from various ethnic backgrounds who will discuss being Muslim in America from their own experiences and local perspectives. Dr. Sherman Jackson is currently the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Visiting Professor of Law and Professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Michigan. Other panelists include Ann Arbor resident, teacher and administrator Khidr Naeem; UM Graduate and Film Producer, Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt; local attorney, Haaris Ahmad; local doctor, Asad Tarsin; and medical professional, Shamael Haque.