On Sunday, February 22nd, 2004 the Graduate Muslim Student Association sponsored a conference and community dialogue for African American Muslims.

The event was held in the Michigan Union (Kuenzel Room) of the University Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI).

Speakers included members from the As-Siddiq Institute and Mosque (Burton, MI) as well as the Islamic Supreme Council of America.

One of the keynote speakers of the day was Professor Rod Toneye.

Dr. Toneye has been a social justice and civil rights advocate for many years.

Presently, as an Equal Employment Opportunity consultant, Dr. Toneye conducts diversity workshops and race relations training seminars.

After completion of the formal lecture, smaller discussion groups were enacted to provide for a better means of dialogue and communication. Various topics were discussed which included seeking solutions for the promotion of a better understanding of Islam for non-Muslims AND MUSLIMS alike.