By: David J. Smith, February 26, 2017 I was first introduced to the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) in the late 1990s. I remember in particular AVAM’s exhibit on war and peace that was shown during 2001-2002. As a museum that features “outsider” art, many of its exhibitions have centered on the themes of justice, peace, and diversity.ContinueContinue reading “Baltimore’s Unofficial Museum of Social Justice: American Visionary Art Museum”
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A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24
By: David J. Smith, February 24, 2017 I was so honored this year to be working again with the Community College Initiative Program at Northern Virginia Community College. This blog was written by Naik Alam, a student in the program from Pakistan. It’s very uplifting! A good read to start off your weekend. ClickContinueContinue reading “A Pakistani Student Reflects on His Experiences in the U.S., Building Peace in a Diverse Society, 2/24”
What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP
By: David J. Smith, February 22, 2017 On February 21, 2017, I participated in a forum at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) cosponsored by USIP and NAFSA looking at the role of networks in supporting the work of professionals in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. The forum was designed to discuss an ongoing studyContinueContinue reading “What is the Role of Networks in Promoting International Peacebuilding? A Forum at USIP”
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