Progressive Muslim Women Speak on Election Day

LOS ANGELES - Oct. 25, 2016 - PRLog -- What: Muslims for Progressive Values will be hosting a watch party for the election results in Downtown Los Angeles on November 8th. We will be joined by a diverse group of Progressive Muslims and non-Muslim allies from all religious, ethnic, and gender/sexual identities who will also share their perspectives as we watch the election unfold in real time.

When: Tuesday, November 8th from 4:00 pm

Where: The Aperture Lounge, City Club Los Angeles, 555 Flower Street

Who:    Crystal Keshawarz, Director of Communications, Muslims for Progressive Values

Jordan Elgrably, Founding Director, The Markaz: Arts Center for the Greater Middle East

Soraya Deen, Founder, Muslim Women Speakers Movement

Safa Samiezade-Yazd, Associate Producer, CNN's Believer with Reza Aslan

Keysha Baynes, Director of Programs & Partnerships, Art Active LA

Ayser Salman, Writer & Producer

Philippa Sklaar, Author, "When Loving Him Hurts," and "The Affair"

Why: Progressive Muslims from Los Angeles and Orange County will join us to weigh in on the elections results as well as share their perspectives on how we as a nation can heal from the vitriolic nature of this year's contentious election cycle. As American Muslims our lives have been uniquely affected by the hateful rhetoric in the media over the last year, and on this pivotal day in our history, we will come together to share our own narratives and contribute to the national conversation.

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