June 12, 2007 > Awakening to the Challenges of Afghans in Fremont Awakening to the Challenges of Afghans in Fremont Submitted By Melanie Gadener This panel discussion is a landmark opportunity to hear top Afghan and American academics, community cultural leaders, and local politicians discuss the challenges and opportunities for the Afghan and American communities in Fremont. Panelists include: Afghan Keynote:Dr. Mo Qayoumi: "The Importance of Education;" American Keynote:Dr. Ronald Takaki: "Multiculturalism in America;" Dr. Hatem Bazian: "Islam in America;" Professor Ghafar Safa; "Violence and Reform in Afghanistan;" Author Tamim Ansary: "Biculturality: Understanding the 'Other';" Fremont Councilmember Anu Natarajan: "Diversity and Public Policy." East Meets West: Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Golden Peacock 3681 Peralta Blvd., Fremont (510) 797-4660 Free Admission Live music by Kamran: http://www.kamransongs.com/ A light lunch will be served (510) 797-4660 or rsvp@efsr.org Please RSVP - seats are limited: This symposium is a collaboration between the East Bay Agency for Children, the Foundation for Self-Reliance, and the Federal Office of Refugee Resettlement.