Dr. Sherman Jackson will moderate a panel of five Muslim men, in a discussion about being Muslim in America from their own experiences and local perspectives. Discussion will center on the diversity of our community, how Muslims deal with the issues of multiculturalism and several tensions and barriers that exist in tackling issues from within the Muslim and the broader community.

Dr. Jackson is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Visiting Professor of Law and Professor of Afro-American Studies at the University of Michigan.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Where: Arbor Public Library (Downtown Branch, 343 S. Fifth Ave.).

Who: This event is co-sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Library, U of M Muslim Students’ Association and the Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice. For more information email Jessica@icpj.net or call 734-663-1870.

Joining Dr. Jackson on the panel will be:

1) Khidr Naeem - An African-American brother who has lived in Ann Arbor for many years and has had a long-standing career in education as both a teacher and administrator.

2) Chris Abdul-Rahman Blauvelt- Of a Caucasian-American background and is a graduate of the University of Michigan. He is currently on a tour promoting the film “Bilal’s Stand.”

3). Haaris Ahmad is of Pakistani descent. He is an attorney for Wayne County.

4). Asad Tarsin is of Libyan descent and is a doctor for a local hospital.

5) Shamael Haque grew up in Detroit, has a master’s degree in Public Health from the U of M and went to medical school at Michigan State. He now runs a memory and neuropsychiatric clinic at Henry Ford.