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”
Structural Racism and Youth Violence, University of Maryland, 3/1
By: David J. Smith, February 22, 2017 The Bahá’í Chair for World Peace invites you to attend this upcoming symposium on Structural Racism and Youth Violence. This symposium brings together two leading experts to discuss the impact of structural racism and youth violence. The speakers will examine how youth experiences of violence limit potential development,ContinueContinue reading “Structural Racism and Youth Violence, University of Maryland, 3/1”
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