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 has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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