Ambassador Shabazz, Daughter of Civil Rights Icon Malcolm X to Speak at UDC Washington, DC – The University of the District of Columbia and Arab America are proud to announce their collaboration in presenting author and humanitarian, Ambassador Shabazz, in observance of African-American History Month and to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of her legendary father, Malcolm X, who was killed on February 21, 1965. The program will be held on Thursday, February 26 at the UDC Theater of the Arts Auditorium, located at Connecticut Avenue and Windom Streets, NW, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Appointed as the Ambassador-at-Large by the Prime Minister of the nation of Belize, Ms. Shabazz is an advisor on International Cultural Affairs and Project Development. As a writer, diplomat, and the eldest daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, she is among the most sought after and captivating speakers in the United States, Europe, Africa and Central America. Through her dynamic and inspirational words, she seeks to motivate and encourage people to recognize the value in and appreciation of diverse cultural engagement, traditions and perspectives. She encourages dialogue between diverse people to create a better understanding of history and unity among different cultures. “The challenge of creating a unified community belongs to everyone,” says Interim University President, Dr. James Lyons, who considers Black History month as part of our collective community heritage. “The struggles and accomplishments of any one group of people should be shared by everyone. We must all strive to broaden our perspectives by considering what we have in common and by listening to each other more closely. Seeing ourselves as one community, while still respecting our differences and honoring our unique cultures, is essential to realizing our vision for a unified community. Since history belongs to all of us, perhaps the month of February is a good place to start.” The recent release of the motion picture, “Selma” has brought the fight for civil rights and justice into contemporary consciousness and serves as a reminder that prejudice and discrimination is still directed against people of color. In the wake of recent uprisings in Ferguson, Missouri over the police shooting of Michael Brown, and the latest tragic murder of three Arab American students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the struggle for civil rights continues until the day when there is justice for all--regardless of their race, color or religion. “Last week’s horrific shooting of three Arab-Americans was racially motivated because of religion and ethnicity,” says Arab America President, Warren David. “The purpose of this event is to commemorate Black History Month and for our communities to stand together both, African-American and Arab-American. I can think of no better event than this one which brings our two communities together in solidarity.” The program is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/udcfoundation/event/515034/
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