bes@nntp-server.caltech.edu (Behnam Sadeghi) (04/18/91)
Assalamu alaikum (Greetings of peace), I was going to limit the distribution of this article to California (as I have done in similar situations in the past). But I decided that it would be interesting for folks in other places too. 1) This Thursday, public radio station KPFK, Pacifica Radio, 90.7 on the FM dial, airs the 3rd part of its program on Islam. The program is hosted by brother Nuri Mohammad and runs from about 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. It features speeches, interviews, a panel member discussion, and open phones. Among the guests are Dr. Fathi Osman, Siddiqi, and others. **NOTE:** Let me add that such programs are produced by volunteer Muslims. Muslims in other U.S. states where Pacifica Radio exists can (and must): 1) Encourage these stations to start/increase programs on Islam, OR 2) volenteer your efforts, AND definitely 3) support such programs by "subscribing" to these stations. In Los Angeles, KPFK offers free summer internships in the field of radio production to minority populations. That's how Islamic programs got started here. I suspect similar opportuinities exist in other Pacifia stations in the U.S. As it is right now, more gays and lesbians have volenteered to produce programs for their cause than Muslims have! People from the country of Belize (sp?) have a regular program on KPFK (which Muslims still don't). Don't tell me there are more Belizeans (spelling?) in America than there are Muslims. So where are the Muslims?!!! Where are they? Tel me: Where?! 2) If you live near Pasadena, there's a celebration on occasion of the Eid al-Fitr (Commemoration of the holy month of Ramadan) in Jackie Robinson Park Saturday. It runs from 9 am to about 5 pm. It features talks, food, sports, etc. If you need directions for getting there, send me Email. Regards, Behnam (bes@tybalt.caltech.edu) P.S. If Craig is reading this, please send me a message. I deleted your Email by mistake and I don't remember your address. Thanks.