Peace Not Prejudice Week

Peace Not Prejudice Week will take place October 22-26, 2007. The events planned are below:

*Monday, 10/22: Screening "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib", Alumni House, 7 pm
"Ghosts of Abu Ghraib," an 80-minute HBO film, features the familiar and very disturbing pictures at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison and raises questions about U.S. government policy.

*Tuesday, 10/23: Unity Through Diversity Open Mic Poetry Slam, Naia Lounge, 8:30 pm
Open mic poetry night promoting religious tolerance and unity. Enjoy gelato and performances by a diverse group of poets.

*Wednesday, 10/24: The Common Thread: Similarities in the Abrahamic Religions, 101 Morgan, 7 pm
Knowledgeable scholars discuss the similarities and differences between the three monotheistic religions during this educational event.

*Thursday, 10/25: Peace Rally, Upper Sproul, 5 pm
Come out to see a multitude of diverse guest and student speakers including Rabbi Michael Lerner (Tikkun) and Basim Elkarra (CAIR) united in their call for peace, not prejudice. Free concert by hip-hop group Himalayan Project!

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