Reflections on Gratitude, in Challenging Times
Can taking a pause and reflecting on gratitude be of help or is it a naive, neutralizing, and shallow exercise?
We host Public Conversations on issues related to anti-Muslim bias, racism, inclusion, and interfaith engagement and Faith Over Fear trainings for faith communities to more effectively address anti-Muslim discrimination.
If you missed an event, recordings for many of our past events can be found here and on our Youtube Channel.
Can taking a pause and reflecting on gratitude be of help or is it a naive, neutralizing, and shallow exercise?
Join us for a critical conversation to learn more about how Islamophobia & antisemitism are showing up in our communities
Discover how films can bring people together, spark conversations, and inspire positive change.
This conversation will dive into what the People's Supper has learned over the years about what works, what doesn't, and what joys await.
Dr. DeCuir will walk us through how racism and religious intolerance connects to bullying and harassment & how communities are responding
If I don’t identify as a Muslim myself, why should I care about addressing anti-Muslim discrimination?
Join Shoulder to Shoulder in a conversation with Amanda Tyler, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty (BJC) to explore and unpack what Christian nationalism is, what it has to do with anti-Muslim discrimination, and what we can do about it.
Three American women of faith, Hurunnessa Fariad, Dr. Sabrina Dent & Rabbi Susan Shankman who come together to discuss life, faith, and resilience in their podcast "Sister Act" will join the Shoulder to Shoulder campaign staff women in a conversation on how and why we engage in multifaith engagement work in the United States. What does it mean to lead this work as women? What happens when we build relationships with other people who are religiously, theologically, and culturally different from ourselves? In our deeply polarized society of siloed communities and echo chambers, is it even worth trying to expand our circles?
In conversation with Shoulder to Shoulder, Imam Latif will share stories and insights from his ongoing work “to carve out a much-needed space for young American Muslims to celebrate their unique identity and have their voices heard in the larger public sphere.” He’ll reflect on the layered impacts and repercussions of 9/11, how it changed America in many ways, and how 9/11 shifted how Americans who are Muslim (and those who are perceived to be) experience life in the U.S. (even for those who weren't born yet). Imam Latif will also highlight his experiences and perspectives on building multifaith solidarity, working alongside folks of different faith and cultural backgrounds in order to advance justice and inclusion here in the U.S. Together, we’ll explore what brings us hope, what connects us to one another across differences, and what motivates us to continue on in this work of building a society where all are treated with dignity.
Join us as we discuss different perspectives, approaches, strengths, and challenges to building Muslim - Jewish relationships.
For this month's public conversation, Shoulder to Shoulder's outgoing Executive Director, Dr. Catherine Orsborn and incoming Executive Director, Nina Fernando discuss how our multifaith coalition has addressed anti-Muslim discrimination and violence over the years. They reflect together on our past work and look forward to where Shoulder to Shoulder is headed.
A conversation with "Muslim Women doing cool things" (in keeping with Women's History Month)!
A conversation to explore the history & contributions of Black Muslims in American history & the changing landscape of Black Muslim life.