Interfaith Dinner, longtime symbol of Muslim outreach, canceled
The Memphis Islamic Center emailed its cancellation to the more than 1,000 people invited to the March 17 Interfaith Dinner. (Courtesy Alim Khandekar)
Organizers say sensitivities about Gaza make the gathering between Muslims, Jews and Christians too difficult.
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Jane Roberts
Longtime journalist Jane Roberts is a Minnesotan by birth and a Memphian by choice. She's lived and reported in the city more than two decades. She covers business news and features for The Daily Memphian.