The New Voter – MixedFolk Style
In mid-June of this year, SwirlPhilly hosted Philadelphia’s first official Loving Day events. We took a trip to the Franklin Institute for a viewin of their “RACE: Are we really so different?” exhibit. We also received permission to hold a discussion within the exhibit space. It was a great opportunity for us to share our [...]
Ramadan Is (Almost) Upon Us
Quick pause and then back to BlogHer09 de-briefing!! Twenty Days! I can’t believe another year has flown by and that Ramadan is once again at our door steps. Ramadan is practically around the corner - the 9th month of the Muslim calendar, and it’s most holy! Millions of Muslims around the world commemorate Ramadan by [...]
SwirlPhilly Hosting Loving Day Celebration @ The Franklin – RACE Exhibit Discussion
SwirlPhilly is celebrating Loving Day this year by hosting a trip to see the RACE exhibit at the Franklin. We will meet after the viewing to participate in a discussion on the exhibit and Loving Day. Community dinner to follow! This is a family friendly event. Bring your children, spouses, parents, etc.!! Date: Saturday, June [...]
Philly Joins Swirl to Launch Intercultural Community and Dialogue
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kathrin P. Ivanovic Co-Organizer, SwirlPhilly 215.776.1172 kathrini@swirlinc.org Jen Chau Executive Director, Swirl Inc. 917.291.5227 jenchau@swirlinc.org www.swirlinc.org Swirl, Inc. Launches Chapter in the City of Brotherly Love Swirl, Inc. has partnered with Kathrin P. Ivanovic and Alexis Jeffcoat, two emerging young non-profitleaders in Philadelphia, to launch and grow of a new, local chapter. [...]
PBS "Germans in America" – The Desirable German Narrative
PBS aired a re-run of the entire Germans in America series the other night. I was able to see the entire series for the first time, instead of taking it in piecemeal. This four-part series examines German settlers who came to America in the early 18th Century, particularly how they adjusted to life in America, [...]
Islam, Feminism, Ethnic Diversity and Professors Who Imspire
I have learned a great deal from many of my professors. Yet, only a select few have inspired me and influenced my research interests in areas I only had a peripheral conception of. Dr. Hibba Abugideiri is one of those special professors, as is Dr. Maghan Keita (separate post to follow). I took Dr. [...]
