President of Muslims for Progressive Values Tells How Acceptance and Diversity Honors Women's Rights

WCA announces musician, sing-writer, mother and President of Muslims for Progressive Values, Ani Zonneveld, is speaking to Honoring Women's Rights conference. Her message is based on a nurturing inclusive Muslim identity where diversity is celebrated by Americans and world-wide.

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Ani Zonneveld

Quote startComing out as a Muslim after 9/11 inspired me to form the Muslims for Progressive Values, as a peaceful statement.Quote end

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 07, 2012

Honoring Women's Rights conference invited progressive Muslim speaker, Ani Zonneveld, is slated to give a talk titled, "I am Sexier Than Brittany Spears" on September 8, 2012 at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas, CA.

Ms. Zonneveld is co-founder and president of national grass-roots organization, Muslims for Progressive Values (MPV). In conjunction with MPV, she is co-chief editor of Progressive Muslim Identities-Personal Stories from the U.S. and Canada.

Ms. Zonneveld came out as a singer/songwriter to the Muslim community after 9/11, which inspired her to form the Muslims for Progressive Values. As a mother, it was important for her to create a peaceful statement for her community by addressing Muslim women's rights in America..

Women's Caucus for Art (WCA) Honoring Women's Rights conference September 7 early registration night, September 8 conference day, September 9 farewell breakfast.

National Steinbeck Center, 1 Main Street, Salinas, Monterey County, CA (http://www.steinbeck.org)

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