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Glenbard Parent Series to feature social justice talk

The Glenbard Parent Series will feature human rights activist Qasim Rashid and spoken word poet Jonathan Mendoza as part of a roundtable on social justice next week.

Rashid is an attorney, former visiting fellow at Harvard University's Islamic Studies program and a graduate of Glenbard South High School. He is the author of three books, including, "Talk to Me: Changing the Narrative on Race, Religion and Education."

Mendoza is a Mexican American and Jewish community organizer and a National Poetry Slam champion.

During a webinar at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8, Rashid and Mendoza will put a spotlight on ways to build a more inclusive future.

The link to the webinar is available at glenbardgps.org.

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