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Zohra Sarwari to visit and discuss tolerance and open mindedness

Last updated on March 18, 2015

by Lauren Cieler// Staff Writer

Volunteer State Community College is hosting Zohra Sarwari on March 4, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Rochelle Center, across from the Learning Commons in the Thigpen Building.

Sarwari is an inspirational Muslim speaker, author and consultant.

She is the author of nine books and has been on ABC News, Fox News and has been interviewed on multiple radio shows.

Sarwari said her personal journey began at age six when she came from Afghanistan to America.

She said her passion is to educate others about diversity using humor and personal experiences that she said leaves audiences transformed.

Tabitha Sherrell, coordinator of Student Activities in the Office of Student Life and Diversity Initiatives (SLDI), has seen Sarwari in person.

“I liked her tone; it was not tense. She has a good conversation with the audience using humor with her knowledge,” said Sherrell.

Her speeches promote dialogue and foster tolerance towards people of all races, religions, and backgrounds.

“No, I am not a terrorist.

“My mission is to serve God by teaching others how to live effectively and productively and to benefit the communities with the gifts that they are blessed with,” said Sarwari.

“I would attend her speech to see how her stories would relate to women’s diversity of this time,” said Nathan Smith, a Vol State student.

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