Resolution on
September 11th as a National Day of Interfaith, Intercultural, and
International Dialogue
National Association for Multicultural Education
Whereas the unfortunate and tragic events of unparalleled proportions that shook the
whole nation on September 11, 2001, caused the loss of 3,000 lives, September 11th
will be long remembered in the United States of America as the day that changed the
world forever.
Whereas out of this tragedy rise multitudes of opportunities for understanding of the
many levels of diversity that beautify our world.
Whereas the United States of America, like many other countries, has people of many
faiths and traditions, cultures and customs, languages and thoughts, that makes them
unique.
Whereas a better understanding of each other at deeper levels will help us avoid
violent encounters of similar proportions.
Whereas our powerful technological systems would then not be used for
destructive purposes, rather they would remain as tools that bring
about human comfort and prosperity.
Whereas in many cities and regions around the country, interfaith, intercultural, and
international dialogue has taken a stronghold, especially since the events of September
11th, 2001.
Whereas the time is ripe for observing an annual national and, perhaps, international
day of interfaith, intercultural, and international dialogue.
Whereas NAME represents and promotes the diversity existing in the nation and the
world.
Whereas NAME encourages all levels of intercultural, interracial, and interfaith dialogue
and promotes various means of understanding.
Whereas NAME encourages parents, educators and all citizens to use many channels of
communications at personal, state, national and international levels to promote
understanding.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that September 11th be observed as an annual
national day of intercultural, interfaith, and international dialogue
and reflection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that NAME encourages its members and all civic
organizations and educational institutions to organize events around September 11th for
healing, communication and self-empowerment for positive change.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this annual day of dialogue will also be a time for
remembrance of our spiritual roots, community service, and appreciation of the gifts of
diversity.
Adopted by the Board of Directors of the
National Association for Multicultural Education on
February 1, 2003.
The National Association for Multicultural Education is the leading international and national
organization in the area of multicultural education. For additional information, contact NAME at
name@nameorg.org or visit the website at www.nameorg.org. The NAME office is located at
NAME, 5272 River Rd, Suite 430, Bethesda, MD 20816 and can be reached by phone at (301)
951-0022 or by fax at (301) 951-0023