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Thursday, April 19, 7:00 pm
“ON MY SISTER’S SHOULDERS”
Film with discussion facilitated by Joan Sadoff, Producer

Second Baptist Church of Germantown, 6459 Germantown Avenue

This film tells the story of the role black women played in the southern civil rights movement in the 60’s. Their faith and character led to bravery in their actions and to the strong people they became. Understanding this historical context deepens understanding of American history and our black neighbors today.

This event will be a great opportunity for youth, parents and others to ask questions of the filmmaker.


Monday, April 30, 7:00 pm
ENCOUNTERS WITH ISLAM

Second Baptist Church of Germantown, 6459 Germantown Avenue

Presentations by Lora Berg, an American woman diplomat who served in Islamic countries, and Karim Chaibi, a man born in Tunisia who journeyed from fundamentalist to moderate Islam. Each of these presenters has a unique story to tell about how their experiences changed their understanding of Islam in the Middle-East. Their experiences can inform our understanding of the diversity within world Islam today.

For more information, please call Linda Brunn at 215-843-5600, Extension 127, or email lbrunn@nim-phila.org.