Best-Selling Author and Activist Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Infidel) Speaks
Cubberley Community Center (4000 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94303)
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The last date listed for Author Ayaan Hirsi Ali was Tuesday May 25, 2010 / 7:00pm.
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Activist/Author Raj Patel Investigates the World Food Crisis
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British-born Raj Patel has lived and worked in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the United States, so it's safe to say he has a pretty comprehensive world-view. Called "the rock star of social justice," this activist is best known for his 2008 book Stuffed and Starved: The Hidden Battle for the World Food System. See him live at the Cubberly Community Center, where he'll delve into the complex reasons why half the world is malnourished while the other half suffers from overabundance and obesity. He'll have you looking at the food on your plate in a whole new way. Learn More
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tommyrot68 on Other
Large bags were not permitted inside the theater, probably due to security concerns.
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Park in the south east lot. The event is in the Theater.
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tommyrot68 on Where to Eat
Not allowed inside the theater.
7 Goldstar Member Reviews
evelyn
I'm a big fan of Ayaan Hirsi Ali, loved Infidel and feel she's an incredibly strong brave woman. We need a chorus of voices like hersWritten on May 26 2010
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tommyrot68
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a very intelligent and courageous critic of Islam. The hour-long discussion was very high level and engaging. I would like to attend other events featuring this speaker.Written on May 26 2010
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Ayaan is eloquent, thoughtful, convincing, and very brave. It was a wonderful event and I was thirlled to hear her in person.Written on May 27 2010
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Ayaan Hirsi Ali was amazing and the event was very well organized.Written on May 27 2010
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More Information About Author Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Website
https://tickets.commonwealthclub.org/open.asp?show=1747
Description
A former member of Dutch parliament and long time human rights advocate, Ayann Hirsi Ali has lived in constant threat for her outspoken beliefs and collaboration with controversial director Theo van Gogh.
Her journey from “Infidel” continues as Ayann discusses starting her new life in America, reconciling with her Islamic past, and the personal struggles of learning to adapt to Western values.
About the Ticket Supplier: Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, presenting over 400 annual events on topics ranging across politics, culture, society and the economy.
Founded in 1903, the Commonwealth Club has played host to a diverse and distinctive array of speakers, from Teddy Roosevelt in 1911 to Erin Brockovich in 2001. Along the way, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and Bill Gates have all given landmark speeches at the Club.