Category: Event Coverage, Videos

Title: Children’s Literature and Shia Muslim Childhoods in America

Three Scholars Speaking on Zoom

Children’s Literature and Shia Muslim Childhoods in America

Join ACMCU for a discussion about crafting Shia Muslim childhoods in America with authors of three recently published children’s books: Azmina Dhalla-Shivji and Zaheed Damani, How Can I Tell My Mawla I Love Him?; Zain Bandali, Mehndi Boy; and Alim M., Ya Ali Madad Everyone. We will discuss the storylines, the authors’ inspirations, and the politics of Muslim childhood in America.

Event Video

Dr. John L. Esposito and Dr. Nader Hashemi

ACMCU Honors the life and legacy of Distinguished University Professor and Founding Director Dr. John L. Esposito as this year's recipient of the annual Building Bridges Awards. ACMCU hosts distinguished…

Ussama Makdisi Lecturing at Georgetown University

ACMCU, in partnership with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and the African Studies Program, hosted a conversation with University of California Berkeley Professor of Middle East History and Chancellor’s…

ACMCU Honors the Life, Career, and Legacy of ACMCU Founding Director and Distinguished University Professor John L. Esposito. This video was co-produced and narrated by John's wife Jean Esposito and…