Updated with more details on Webb’s speech and more Islam Awareness Week events.
Imam Suhaib Webb
Imam Suhaib Webb, a contemporary American Muslim activist and speaker, will give the keynote address during the annual Islam Awareness Week hosted by MU’s Muslim Students’ Organization. Webb specializes in civic involvement and youth empowerment, and he has served as a community leader in Oklahoma City and as Imam for the Islamic Society of Greater Oklahoma City. He writes at
SuhaibWebb.com.
Webb will speak on Thursday, Oct. 28, at 6:30 7 p.m. The Center is co-sponsoring the lecture, titled “Voice of an American Muslim: How Islam and America shaped me,” to be held in the Black Culture Center. Other Islam Awareness Week events include:
- Muslims in the Media panel discussion, 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 25, Memorial Union South 110
- Movie screening: “Bilal’s Stand,” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, Ellis Auditorium
- Pink Hijab Day: Women in Islam panel, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, Mumford 133
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Activist and speaker to headline Islam Awareness Week at MU
Updated with more details on Webb’s speech and more Islam Awareness Week events.
Imam Suhaib Webb
Webb will speak on Thursday, Oct. 28, at
6:307 p.m. The Center is co-sponsoring the lecture, titled “Voice of an American Muslim: How Islam and America shaped me,” to be held in the Black Culture Center. Other Islam Awareness Week events include:Photo: umar nasir / CC