Muslim Scholar to Address Anti-Islamic Bias
Muslim educator Barbara Sahli will address these questions during a free, interactive presentation Thursday, May 11, at 7 PM in the Hermann Foundation Meeting Room of Falmouth Public Library in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA.
The event is sponsored by No Place for Hate-Falmouth.
"While negative views of Islam and Muslims are on the rise, surveys show most Americans know little or nothing about the beliefs of Islam, and a majority have never even met a Muslim,” Sahli said in an interview at Harvard Graduate School of Education. "This combination—lack of knowledge and lack of personal contact—provides fertile ground for negative stereotypes to persist. I believe personal stories are an effective way to counter dehumanizing narratives.”
"We are very excited to have Ms. Sahli in Falmouth to address anti-Islamic bias,” said Reverend Nell Fields, member of the NPFH steering committee. "It’s important that we understand the impact stereotyping has.”
Sahli is an educator and consultant with over 15 years experience in teaching, outreach, and public speaking. She delivers numerous presentations for educators, students, interfaith groups, and others seeking greater understanding of Islam from a Muslim’s perspective.
A former middle school language arts teacher, she received her masters of education from Harvard Graduate School of Education in the Human Development and Psychology program, focusing on anti-bias education and positive intergroup relations.
Source: Cape News
