Sunday, November 12, 12:00 PM EDT - Hybrid Event via Zoom or in-person at the Palestine Museum US, 1764 Litchfield Turnpike, Woodbridge, CT

Palestine Museum US Open House - Week 5
Providing the Palestinian Perspective on the Current Events - Information Professionals and Academic Freedom in a Time of Cultural Terrorism.

This event is proudly organized in collaboration with Librarians and Archivists with Palestine (LAP) – a network committed to supporting the Palestinian struggle for self-determination and advocating for the free flow of information.


Our distinguished guest, Dr. Sharon C. Smith, a respected academic and member of LAP since its inception in 2013, will share her insights and experiences in navigating the challenges faced by information professionals in promoting objective information in the context of the Palestinian struggle. With the current epoch being LAP's tenth year in operation, we recognize the ever-increasing significance of accurate information dissemination.
Now more than ever, it is vital to acknowledge the importance of understanding the Palestinian struggle and to critically examine the manipulation and misuse of language surrounding it. Recently, cultural terrorism has emerged as a powerful force, casting a dark shadow over the pursuit of justice and self-determination. This insidious phenomenon seeks to suppress and distort narratives, perpetuating stereotypes that undermine the very essence of a just and equitable society.

Dr. Sharon C. Smith, PhD holds a research affiliation in the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture (SA+P) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Smith is also an independent scholar, artist, and curator who served as faculty at Boston College (22/23) and as an associate academic and Curator for the Middle East and Africa at Arizona State University from August 2018 - March 2022.

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