Who Is the First Anti-Racist?
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Who was the first anti-racist? Rooted in both ignorance and arrogance, racism has plagued civilizations since the advent of man. Hear the remarkable story of a pioneer who addressed this disease of the heart and mind from its root cause. Watch Dr. Craig Considine of Rice University as he presents the story of the first anti-racist, from the 7th century, who set in motion universal principles that forever changed the discourse on racial equality.
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Topics: Anti-Racism, Bigotry, Human Rights, Ignorance, Interfaith, Prophet Muhammad (S), Racism, Xenophobia Values: Equality, Justice
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