Past Events

Cultivate your courage, compassion and connections while sharing a delicious meal and fascinating conversation with people who have different experiences from you. This transformational event allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures and build a sense of community. The ticket price includes a full meal, beverage, ice breaker activity, guest speaker and facilitated discussion. Diverse Dining is designed to encourage meaningful, authentic conversation around things that matter to you and the community. In just one evening you get to: •…

Join us for a relaxed conversation with Call Me American author Abdi Nor Iftin. He’ll tell his incredible tale of survival in war-torn Somalia and dramatic immigration path to the U.S. Abdi will also answer your questions about both his memoir and what has happened in his life since it was published. Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134457432801', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-134457432801', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });  

Join the audience as a panel of immigrants living in Milwaukee talk about what made them come to America, how that journey transpired, and what they found when they arrived. They'll touch on topics such as expectations vs. reality, assimilation, prejudice and acceptance. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 4, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: The Immigrant Experience: A Panel Discussion Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81490951772 Webinar ID:…

Like many American cities, Milwaukee has a vibrant Somali community. Find out how Milwaukee has welcomed them and how they keep their culture alive as they strive to make Wisconsin their new home. Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134661607493', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-134661607493', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });  

Immigration law is not only complex, it’s also constantly evolving. Marquette University Law School Associate Professor Ed Fallone will talk about the nuts and bolts of immigration law and answer your questions about what changed under the last administration and what might be happening next. Fallone has helped form three nonprofits serving the legal needs of immigrants in Milwaukee. Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134663019717', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId:…

If you’d like to talk about Call Me American with your fellow Tosans, join us online for this small-group Zoom discussion, free and open to the public. We will email you the Zoom meeting link the day before the discussion. Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134665342665', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-134665342665', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });

If you’d like to talk about Call Me American with your fellow Tosans, join us online for this small-group Zoom discussion, free and open to the public. We will email you the Zoom meeting link the day before the discussion. Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134665531229', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-134665531229', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });

Othman Atta, Director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, presents a frank discussion about Islam, Muslims in the U.S. and abroad, and issues such as fundamentalism and women’s roles in Islam. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.   Register Buy Tickets on Eventbrite var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '134663535259', modal: true, modalTriggerElementId: 'eventbrite-widget-modal-trigger-134663535259', onOrderComplete: exampleCallback });  

If you’d like to talk about Call Me American with your fellow Tosans, join us in person (socially distanced, masks required) at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. In-person attendance is limited to 25 people. You may also join this discussion online. Open up your Zoom app and select "Join Meeting." The meeting ID is 862 1576 4558 and the Password is 12012. No advance registration is required for the in-person discussion. If you have questions, call Mt. Zion Lutheran Church at 414-258-0456.

Before Somali weddings and holidays, it’s customary for a woman to get her hands or feet decorated with intricate patterns in henna. Learn about this tradition, then get step-by-step instructions from Somali-American henna artist Nada Abdi on how to create a henna pattern on yourself or a brave friend or family member. Space is limited. Once you are registered, you may pick up your tube of henna from the Tosa Library's Circulation Desk in the first floor lobby, during normal Library…