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February 14, 2006 ON ISLAM AND CARTOONS: NEW YORK (February 14, 2006) – Why are some Muslims furious over recent cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammad? Why do some Muslim women wear veils to cover their heads? High-school students across the nation will interact face-to-face to discuss these questions and more in Islam and the U.S., a two-part videoconference series presented by the Global Nomads Group. The videoconferences are scheduled for Wednesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 16, 2006. For more information, click here. The first session, What Do We Know About Islam?, will link up to three interactive schools at a time to discuss the most rapidly growing religion in the world. Students will discuss what they know about Islam and debate how the religion is perceived in the United States. The one-hour videoconferences are scheduled for 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. EST on February 15. The second session, Discussing the Principles of Islam, features special guest Ahmed Younis, who was eagerly invited back after the success of his videoconference on the same subject last year. A graduate of Washington & Lee School of Law, Younis is the Director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council and author of the book American Muslims: Voir Dire (Speak the Truth), a post-September 11 look into the reality of debate surrounding American Muslims and their country. Younis will connect with up to four interactive schools to discuss Islam, answer questions, and hopefully, to dispel stereotypes about Islam in the process. The one-hour videoconference is scheduled for 11 a.m. EST on February 16. Global Nomads Group (GNG) is a New York-based nonprofit that provides schools with a window to the world using live videoconferencing and broadcasting. Islam and the U.S. is part of GNG’s program, The PULSE, which connects youth around the U.S. for discussions on the important world issues of our time. The program aims to encourage civic engagement and to promote young people's interest and knowledge of international affairs. In addition to class-to-class discussions, The PULSE "Speaker Series" enables young people to hear from, and speak directly to, renowned experts on a variety of international issues. For more information contact David Macquart at 212.529.0377
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