One of 8 children of migrant farm workers who came to the Midwest to pick crops, and settled in the area of Toledo Ohio, I began life in deep poverty. My dad subsequently started working at the Jeep plant and became a UAW member. He remained a UAW member till his death. The lessons of poverty and of my father’s union membership inform my political values and I strive to create a community that values and empowers the people of this nation and the world.
🎙️ A Special Conversation: Democracy in Focus
The Arab American Center for Culture and Arts is honored to invite you to a virtual discussion titled:
“A Conversation About Democracy”
🟢 Guest Speaker:
Anita Rios
Secretary of the Latinx Caucus, Green Party of the United States
🎤 Presented and Moderated by:
Wissam Charafeddine
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM (Detroit/New York Time)
📍 Location: Virtual platforms – join us live on:
🔗 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIQlwdKE7qw
🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/757787080080824
💬 We welcome your live questions and comments during the event!
Let’s come together for an engaging dialogue on democracy, representation, and the future of inclusive politics.
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