OLLI at BCC: Intersections of Faith, Feminism, and Activism
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College (OLLI at BCC) announces the next installment of its Distinguished Speakers Series, "Intersections of Faith, Feminism, and Activism: Progressive Islam and Social Justice" with Ani Zonneveld on Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m.
The free talk, open to all, will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, located at 74 First Street, Pittsfield. It will also be live streamed. For more information and to register, visit https://berkshireolli.
Zonneveld, an award-winning songwriter and the founder and president of Muslims for Progressive Values, will share her personal and professional experiences as an advocate for human rights, gender equality, and religious freedom. The insightful lecture will bring theory to life in an in-depth application of progressive Islamic theology and human rights norms in her work.
Zonneveld will explore her compelling book, "An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist." Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the intersections between faith, feminism, and activism and the various initiatives Zonneveld created in countering patriarchy and sexism in society, including her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, and in opposing the misuse of religion to justify prejudice.
This talk is sponsored by Kimball Farms Life Care.
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