Engagement in Community and Society: A Journey of Forgiveness, Peace, and Purpose
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ANNOUNCING A VERY SPECIAL EVENT
“Engagement in Community and Society: A Journey of Forgiveness, Peace, and Purposeâ€
Azim Khamisa, Founder and CEO
Tariq Khamisa Foundation
Tuesday, April 1st, 6-8pm
SUNY Brockport Campus, Edwards Hall Room 103 (Gold Room)
Free and open to the public.
Khamisa established the Tariq Khamisa Foundation after his 21 year-old son was shot and killed by a 14 year-old being initiated into a gang. The Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the epidemic of youth violence. Khamisa speaks about gangs, violence, revenge and the importance of becoming peacemakers.
Khamisa has recently spoken to many other communities touched by the consequence of violence, including Virginia Tech University .
For more information on Azim or te Tariq Khamisa Foundation: visit http://www.tkf.org
Please contact Cynthia Boaz at cboaz@brockport.edu with any questions.
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Cynthia Boaz, Ph.D.
Department of Political Science
& International Studies
State University of New York
350 New Campus Drive
Brockport, NY 14420
585-395-5671
585-395-5679 (fax)
cboaz@brockport.edu
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