The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) presents the intrepid, witty and courageous author ROBERT FISK “one of the most famous journalists in the world” speaking on “Lies, Misreporting, and Catastrophe in the Middle East ”
Interviewed by Dr. Hatem Bazian: scholar, activist, and UC Berkeley senior lecturer in departments of Near Eastern and Ethnic Studies
Winner of countless journalism awards and three honorary doctorates, Beirut-based Robert Fisk has reported from the Middle East for over 30 years, covering 11 major wars.
Tickets: $15 general, $10 students/low income
$50 includes post-event reception plus reserved event seating in front rows.
$50 includes post-event reception plus reserved event seating in front rows.
Benefit for children in Palestine Lebanon
Wheelchair accessible, ASL interpreted
For info: 510-548-0542, events@mecaforpeace.org
DATE/TIME:
Wednesday, September 22
7:00pm-9:30pm
LOCATION:
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA, 94704
www.fccb.org/
Wednesday, September 22
LOCATION:
First Congregational Church of Berkeley
2345 Channing Way
Berkeley, CA, 94704
www.fccb.org/
Cosponsored by: KPFA-94.1FM, Al-Awda SF, Arab Film Festival, Arab Cultural Center, Bay Area Campaign to End Israeli Apartheid, Bay Area Women in Black, International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network, Jewish Voice for Peace, Palestinian Youth Network, Students for Justice in Palestine, US Palestinian Community Network
More local events with Robert Fisk:
Tuesday 9/21 – San Jose San Jose State University 7pm ,contact@cultureandconflict.com, 408-677-9137
Friday 9/24 – Fresno Nonviolence & Cal State
Saturday 9/25 – Palo Alto, Peninsula Peace & Justice Center, First Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm, ppjc@peaceandjustice.org, http://www.peaceandjustice.org
Sunday 9/26 – Santa Cruz, Resource Center for Nonviolence, Rio Theatre, 7:30pm, Scott Kennedy, kenncruz@pacbell.net, 831-457-8003,
