Racial Justice, Building an Anti-Racism Free Catholic Church in Chicago

Growing up in the U.S. can put Asian-Pacific Islander young adults to be discussed at panel discussions include:

INTERGENERATIONAL DIALOGUE: Growing up in the U.S. can put Asian-Pacific Islander young adults at odds with their Asian/Pacific Island-born elders. Through an open discussion between the generations, we can w...ork towards a common understanding.

BEING ASIAN-PACIFIC & AMERICAN: The dual influences of American culture and the values and traditions of the Asian-Pacific Islander heritage create a unique question of identity that Asian-Pacific young adults struggle with. Are we more Asian, more American, or somewhere in between? How do we strike a balance between these often-competing influences?

BEING ROMAN CATHOLIC TODAY: While many Asian-Pacific young adults consciously choose to remain Catholic, many also seek out new faiths. Why does this happen? Is being Catholic a choice? How can we better meet the spiritual needs of our young adults today?

For more information or to register please contact Teresita Nuval; by phone/ (312) 534-8328 or by e-mail tnuval@archchicago.org

Conference registration- Deadline July 10, 2009
Early registration $110 by June 30, 2009
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The UNITED NATIONS (UN) established THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION it is observed annually on 21 March.

On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws".

Proclaiming the Day in 19...66, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination (resolution 2142 (XXI)).

For more information go to: http://www.un.org/depts/dhl/racial/index.htmlRead More