The Breaking Down the Headlines is a five part series that will begin with a historical overview of the late 19th and 20th centuries; a time period which witnessed the demise of the Ottoman Empire, colonial land grabs, the rise of nation states and their struggles for power. With over one-third of the population now living as refugees, our readings and presentations will cover conflicts, power grabs, identity and citizenship. The series concludes with a literary perspective. Historical and current prose and poetry, written in the hand of people seeking a voice during times of shifts in power, we will learn through the lens of a citizen or refugee, king or peasant, young or old, woman or man.

A series of five workshops for educators.
You may attend in person or participate via the Internet.
Registration is required for everyone.
To attend in person tickets must be purchased at a cost of $10/session. The fee covers the cost of dinner, parking, and curriculum materials.

Also joining the discussion will be Ms. Mais Haddad, Syrian human rights lawyer, working in the field of women's rights and civil society