| Co-Hosted Programs |
| October 27, 2011 | "Does Religious Conservatism Diminish or Elevate Women?" The second in a series of public discussions addressing women's rights. Panelists, with a pluralistic variety of viewpoints, will discuss the rights enshrined in American and international law, and then considers those human rights from the perspectives both of jurisprudence and of religious and philosophic communities. Audience participation. Co-sponsored by the First Freedom Center, the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. Click here to view event video. | Moot Court Room,
University of Richmond,
7 - 8:30 p.m. |
| October 20, 2011 | "Islam, Shari'ah, and Religious Freedom in the U.S." Scholars explain what Shari'ah is, how it is practiced in the U.S., constitutional issues surrounding a potential ban, and the effects a ban would have on religious freedom in America. Presentation followed by town-hall meeting. Co-sponsored by KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights, and the First Freedom Center.
Click here to view event video. | Moot Court Room,
University of Richmond,
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. |
| September 22, 2011 | "Does Religion Infringe Upon the Rights of Women?" The first in a series of four public conversations featuring a pluralistic variety of viewpoints that illustrate rights enshrined in American law and in the universally-binding instruments of international law, and then consider those human rights from the perspective of both jurisprudence and of religious and philosophic communities. Co-sponsored by the First Freedom Center, University of Richmond and VCU.
Click here to view event video. | Moot Court Room,
University of Richmond,
7 - 8:30 p.m. |
| June 15, 2011 | "Minority Religious Communities at Risk." Amb. Randolph Bell joins panel discussion with Thomas F. Farr, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, Georgetown University; Tad Stahnke, Director of Policy and Programs, Human Rights First; and William L. Saunders, Senior Vice President of Legal Affairs, American's United for Life (moderator). Co-Sponsored by the First Freedom Center and The Federalist Society's Religious Liberties Practice Group.
Click here to view event video. | National Press Club, Washington, D.C.,
Noon |
| April 3, 2011 | "Exploring Issues Vital to Religion and Public Policy: Is America a Christian Nation? Is there such a thing as American religious identity?" co-hosted with the VCU Religious Studies Program, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the University of Richmond School of Law. | VCU Commons Theater; 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
| March 31, 2011 | Congressional reception for members of Congress interested in freedom of religion and conscience, co-hosted with The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. | Longworth House
Office Building,
Washington, D.C. |
| March 6, 2011 | "Exploring Issues Vital to Religion and Public Policy: Should the Bible be taught in Public Schools?," co-hosted with the VCU Religious Studies Program, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the University of Richmond School of Law.
| VCU Commons Theater; 3 - 4:30 p.m. |
| September 26, 2010 | "Hate Speech, Freedom of Speech, and the Westboro Baptist Church: A Mock Supreme Court Argument," co-hosted with the VCU Religious Studies Program, the L Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and the University of Richmond School of Law. | VCU Commons Theater; 4 - 5:30 p.m. |
March 25, 2010 | Co-hosted with the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond and VCU Religious Studies Program: Panel discussion addressing the question, "What is the role of race in religions today?" | VCU Commons, Richmond Salons |
April 23, 2009 | Co-hosted with the World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond: Charles Haynes, "Living with our Deepest Differences: Freedom of Expression in a Religiously Diverse World." | Omni Richmond Hotel |
October 10 , 2008 | Co-sponsored conference: "The Future of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Recommendations for a New Administration. " Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. | Georgetown University, Washington, DC |
October 7 & 14, 2008 | Chaplain's Lecture Series: The Rev. C. Douglas Smith and Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman: The Preacher and the Pundit, analyzing the role of faith in American politics | Westminster Canterbury Commons, Richmond, VA |
April 21 , 2008 | Ambassador Seiple speaks at co-sponsored conference: "A Decade of U.S. International Religious Freedom Policy: Assessing the Results." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. | Georgetown University, Washington, DC |
April 11 , 2008 | Interfaith Dialogue on Religious Extremism. Co-sponsored with World Affairs Council, VCU-Wilder School, and East West Institute. Venue has newly modernized AV system. | Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Rm 203 in Hibbs Bldg, Richmond, VA |
March 6, 2008 | The Miller Center, McNeil-Lehrer Productions and the First Freedom Center co-host a debate on religion, politics and public policy. | Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA |
February 25 , 2008 | Miller Center Forum: "Religion in the Public Arena: Contours of the Debate." See Podcast of Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking on issue. | Jefferson Hotel, Richmond, VA |
| February 25, 2008 | Co-sponsored conference: "Religious Freedom and U.S. Foreign Policy: Taking Stock, Looking Forward." Hosted by the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs. | Georgetown University, Washington, DC |
September 9-13, 2007 | International Religious Liberty Association's Panel of Experts Conference | First Freedom Center |
| Speaking, Teaching and Other Engagements |
December 2, 2011 | Dr. William Sachs is keynote speaker at Tuckahoe Kiwanis Club breakfast. | Southern States
Corporate Headquarters,
7:30 a.m. |
November 17, 2011 | Amb. Randolph Bell is keynote speaker at Richmond Bar Association lunch meeting. | Omni Richmond Hotel,
12:30 p.m. |
October 26, 2011 | Amb. Randolph Bell participates in conference with U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom chairman, Leonard A. Leo, and other leaders of non-profits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) discussing the future of the Commission. | Conference Call,
9:00 a.m. |
September 25, 2011 | Amb. Randolph Bell speaks on religious freedom at community Eid al-Fitr dinner hosted by Islamic Center of Virginia. | Bon Air Community Center, 5:30 p.m. |
May 11, 2011 | Civitan Club's Honor Key Award Banquet, honoring Metro-Richmond high-school students for citizenship and community outreach. Dr. Isabelle Richman, keynote speaker. | Crown Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 7 p.m. |
March 17, 2011 | "Human Rights - A Universal Entitlement." Amb. Randolph Bell, keynote speaker. Sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond and the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. | Jewish Community Center, 7 p.m. |
January 27, 2011 | Panel discussion, "Interfaith Stories of Persecution - Rising above Adversity." Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richmond moderator. Presented by the Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond and Muslim Students Association, Virginia Commonwealth University. | VCU Commons,
Richmond Salons,
7 p.m. |
January 22, 2011 | Teaching American History Grant workshop; Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman presents to teachers from Hampton City Schools. | Virginia Historical Society |
January 14, 2011 | Briefing of the Caucus on International Religious Freedom of the U.S. House of Representatives by Amb. Randolph Bell concerning findings of the First Freedom Center's report on: "Minority Religious Communities at Risk." | Rayburn House
Office Building,
Washington, D.C. |
April 23, 2010 | Teaching American History Grant workshop; Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman presents to elementary-school teachers from Chesterfield County Public Schools. | Montpelier (home of James Madison), Orange, VA |
April 31 , 2009 | Valentine Richmond History Center, Teaching American History Grant workshop; Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman presents to elementary-school teachers from Chesterfield County Public Schools. | Montpelier (home of James Madison), Orange, VA |
February 12 , 2009 | Symposium: Pluralism, Tolerance and Freedom: What's at Stake. Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman presents: Hate Speech and the Limits of Tolerance | Virginia Wesleyan College, Center for Religion and Democracy |
January 19, 2009 | Hampton City Schools Teaching American History: Dr. Isabelle Kinnard Richman: " Race, Religion and Women's Suffrage" | First Freedom Center, Richmond, Va |
September 18-21, 2008 | Religious Newswriters Association annual conference. The Center is a sponsor of the event and Ambassador Seiple will speak. | Washington, DC |
June 23-27, 2008 | Footprints of Religious Freedom - A Teacher's Institute. Area teachers learn how Richmond's religious people and institutions have impacted law, politics, and social movement in this city, state and nation. | First Freedom Center |
April 24 , 2008 | Sixth Commonwealth Education Law Conference. Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking on: "Strategies for Introducing Int'l Human Rights & Religious Freedom Norms in the High School Curriculum." | Virginia Commonwealth University |
March 14-15, 2008 | National Council for History Education, Colloquium for Newport News Schools. Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking. | Newport News, VA |
March 30, 2008 | St. Paul's Adult Forum: "When Church and State Conflict." Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking. | St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Richmond, VA |
February 26 , 2008 | Jewish Women's Club. Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking. | Richmond, VA |
February 25, 2008 | Washington Debate Society - students debate on religion in government and politics. Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking. | University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA |
October 26, 2007 | Silver Anniversary, Emory University Center for Law and Religion. Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking. | Emory University , Atlanta, GA |
October 11, 2007 | Flushing Remonstrance Project. Presentation by Ambassador Robert Seiple. | New York Historical Society |
September 26, 2007 | Religion Newswriters Association Conference. Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking. | San Antonio, TX |
September 21, 2007 | Global Leadership Conference. Ambassador Robert Seiple speaking. | Washington, DC |
| As requested | Teaching American History Grant Presentation: Hampton City Schools. Isabelle Kinnard Richman speaking. | Virginia Historical Society, Richmond, VA |
| As requested | Addresses at Virginia Commonwealth University | |
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