Community Relations Service

Daryl Borgquist
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     WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Justice Community Relations Service (CRS) Director Sharee M. Freeman will make a presentation to the 40th Annual Convention, "Islam: Enduring Values for Daily Life," of the Islamic Society of North American (ISNA) in Chicago, Illinois. The ISNA Convention will be held from August 29 - September 1, 2003 at the McCormick Place Convention Center and the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place Hotel, 2233 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois.

Director Freeman's presentation will be part of a workshop on "Presenting ‘Cultural Diversity' Training About Muslims to Corporations and Law Enforcement Agencies" on Sunday, August 31, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Room S401abc at the McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois. For changes in scheduling and press information, contact the ISNA convention information desk at 312/791-6656 or visit the ISNA website at www.isna.net.

"The Justice Department is committed to fighting hate and intolerance, as they tear at the very fabric of our great nation, a fabric that is strengthened by its diversity of races, religions and national origins," said CRS Director Sharee M. Freeman. "This is an excellent opportunity to inform communities about government services available to them, as well as to let them know that their voices are being heard in Washington."

The Community Relations Service, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, offers conflict resolution and mediation services to communities affected by issues of race, color, and national origin. More information about the Community Relations Service is available at www.usdoj.gov/crs.

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