Conference examines how religion promotes peace in Africa

Registration is underway for Sacramento State’s 18th annual Africa/Diaspora Conference, April 30 - May 2, in the University Union.

The conference is presented by The Center for African Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Pan African Studies Program. The conference is open to the public and is free for Sacramento State students, faculty and staff. The cost for non-campus attendees is $50.

This year’s theme is Religion, Race and Ethnic Relations in Africa/Diaspora: Creating Peace and Justice Dialogue. The conference will examine the role that religion and faith-based groups play in promoting peace in African nations, how effective they are, challenges they face and ways they can be better utilized.

To register for the conference, visit www.csus.edu/org/capcr/events/newevents/Africa18-2009.htm

For more information, call Ernest E. Uwazie, CAPCR director, at 278-6282.