HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Committees - Cultural Communities Board - 09/25/2018Kent Cultural Communities Board Meeting September 25, 2018
Minutes Kent, Washington
Date: September 25, 2018
Time: 6 p.m.
Place: Centennial North and South
Attending: Cesar Rangel, Marvin Eckfeldt, Mizan Rahman, Ted Schwarz, Yusuf
Bashir, Sara Franklin-Phillips, Rand Al Hammadi, Marwa
Absent: Vaivao Semisi-Tupou, Ta Kwe Say, Norma Maldonado, Davies Chirwa
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
Cesar Rangel 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Vaivao Semisi-Tupou, Ta Kwe Say, Norma Maldonado, Davies Chirwa were absent.
3. Changes to the agenda
None
4. Presentation by Marwa
The subject of the presentation by Marwa was “Muslim women narratives and
representation in popular culture. Marwa conducted an activity to see how board
members see Muslim women. She talked about the polarizing collective in popular
culture. Muslim women are also portrayed as beautiful and exotic. Strong narrative
about “a need to save them.” A crusade to save Muslim women. The feminist
movement has added to the stereotype.
Marwa also talked about internalized oppression. Misogyny transcends religion,
geography etc. She recommended a book titled, “Do Muslim women need saving?”
5. Non-Motorized transportation
April Delchamps made a presentation about the current work being conducted in
preparation for the Transportation Master plan. She showed the group a large map
of the city, highlighting the various transportation modes available. Board members
provided input as to where they see the need for more non-motorized
transportation in our city.
Kent Cultural Communities Board Meeting September 25, 2018
Minutes Kent, Washington
April also mentioned that a new Metro Rapid Ride line will be coming to Kent.
6. Sikh Captain America
Vishavjit Singh, also known as Sikh Captain America made a presentation to the
board about his experience and struggles with his own identity. Mr. sing is a
caricaturist and used some of his drawings to share how his life as a Sikh man was
changed after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01.
The main point of his presentation had to do with the idea that no one should be
ashamed of where they come from
5. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Uriel Varela Jr.
Community Engagement Coordinator
September 25, 2018