This October 8, 30 days prior to what has been called the most important presidential election,Chant 4 Change is rallying at the nation’s capital, with satellite activities in other areas including San Antonio. Chant 4 Change is non-denominational and non-partisan. The group is uniting voices from all cultures and religions to sing and speak out for the future of our nation. San Antonio will host its own event on Saturday, October 8 at The Union Yoga and Strength in at…

The next meeting of ICOSA will be on Monday, October 10, from 6:00 - 7:45 pm. The Program Topic is: "The New Islamophobia in the U.S." There is a 45 minute talk on this subject on YouTube by Reza Aslan, an internationally-renowned Iranian-American author, producer, and scholar of religious studies. Professor Aslan will be hosting a new spiritual adventure series on CNN entitled "Believer." In preparation for the October meeting, please watch his YouTube talk on The New Islamophobia that…

The Trinity University DeCoursey Lecture presents award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni on Monday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium. One of the world's most well-known African American poets, Nikki Giovanni's work has been influenced by the Civil Rights Movement as well as the Black Power Movement and covers topics of race, social issues, and even children's literature. She has been awarded the Langston Hughes Medal, the NAACP Image Award, twenty honorary doctorates, and has been nominated for a Grammy…