A Night in Support of Medical Relief & Aid for Gaza
Join Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui and an elite panel of journalists and public intellectuals for the launch of her new book: DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Presented by Penny Appeal Canada and Oxfam Canada, this fundraising evening is dedicated to dismantling institutional myths and reclaiming the power of authentic resistance while helping the people of Gaza.
A Night in Support of Medical Relief & Aid for Gaza
Join Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui and an elite panel of journalists and public intellectuals for the launch of her new book: DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Presented by Penny Appeal Canada and Oxfam Canada, this fundraising evening is dedicated to dismantling institutional myths and reclaiming the power of authentic resistance while helping the people of Gaza.
Food packs and hot meals
Medical aid and essential supplies
Shelter and winter support
Assistance for vulnerable children and families
Panel Guests
Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui – World renowned sociologist, professor, DEI expert.
Dr. Myriam François – Al Jazeera journalist, filmmaker, and host of the podcast, The Tea with Myriam Francois.
Aaron Maté – Host of Pushback on The Grayzone, contributor to The Nation, and leading critic of U.S. foreign policy narratives.
Abby Martin – Investigative journalist and director of the 2026 documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy, exposing the Pentagon’s environmental impact.
Fawad Kalsi – CEO of Penny Appeal Canada and former Imam of the Langley Islamic Centre.
Noora Sharrab – Palestinian-Canadian social entrepreneur and co-founder of Sitti, focused on empowering refugee communities through ethical employment, education, and sustainable social enterprise initiatives.
Mark Strong – Radio host, Community Ambassador for Penny Appeal Canada, and voice over artist for top brands and media companies.
In a world of performative allyship and commodification under the guise of progressive advancement, how do we distinguish between genuine progress and institutional window-dressing? This event marks the launch of Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui’s groundbreaking new book, DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, explores how radical liberation was sold out for corporate branding through the very structures they were meant to dismantle.
Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui will be joined by a powerful panel of internationally renowned journalists and public intellectuals exploring the intersections of media narratives, state power, and the courageous acts of resistance required to spark real change. Together, the panel will take a deep dive into how power structures manipulate identity and information, and what it truly means to “read between the lines” in the modern age. The evening will be a fundraising event to support Penny Appeal Canada’s on-going emergency response efforts in Gaza, helping to raise vital humanitarian funds for medical relief and aid.
Panel Guests
Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui – World renowned sociologist, professor, DEI expert.
Dr. Myriam François – Al Jazeera journalist, filmmaker, and host of the podcast, The Tea with Myriam Francois.
Aaron Maté – Host of Pushback on The Grayzone, contributor to The Nation, and leading critic of U.S. foreign policy narratives.
Abby Martin – Investigative journalist and director of the 2026 documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy, exposing the Pentagon’s environmental impact.
Fawad Kalsi – CEO of Penny Appeal Canada and former Imam of the Langley Islamic Centre
Noora Sharrab – Palestinian-Canadian social entrepreneur and co-founder of Sitti, focused on empowering refugee communities through ethical employment, education, and sustainable social enterprise initiatives.
Mark Strong – Radio host, Community Ambassador for Penny Appeal Canada, and voice over artist for top brands and media companies.
In a world of performative allyship and commodification under the guise of progressive advancement, how do we distinguish between genuine progress and institutional window-dressing? This event marks the launch of Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui’s groundbreaking new book, DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, explores how radical liberation was sold out for corporate branding through the very structures they were meant to dismantle.
Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui will be joined by a powerful panel of internationally renowned journalists and public intellectuals exploring the intersections of media narratives, state power, and the courageous acts of resistance required to spark real change. Together, the panel will take a deep dive into how power structures manipulate identity and information, and what it truly means to “read between the lines” in the modern age. The evening will be a fundraising event to support Penny Appeal Canada’s on-going emergency response efforts in Gaza, helping to raise vital humanitarian funds for medical relief and aid.
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Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: 7 PM EST
Venue: Toronto Reference Library – Toronto, ON
About the Book
DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion exposes how corporate diversity frameworks have failed our communities by prioritizing optics over justice. Through sharp analysis and real-world case studies, Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui dismantles “woke capitalism” and charts a fearless path toward decolonization and truth. Rather than a defense of the status quo, it is a reimagining of what liberation actually requires.
Key endorsements of DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion include:
Linda Sarsour: Political activist, author, organizer, co-founder of MPower Change
Ernest Crim III: Emmy-nominated producer, author, and anti-racist educator
Christian Ortiz: Decolonial Social Scientist, CEO/Founder/Developer of Justice AI GPT
Stanley L. Cohen: Attorney at law, author, and political activist
Heba Gowayed: Associate Professor of Sociology at CUNY
Faisal Kutty: Professor of Law, Lawyer, Writer, and Human Rights Advocate
Saira Rao: Political activist, author, and co-founder of Race2Dinner and Here4TheKids
About the Book
DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion exposes how corporate diversity frameworks have failed our communities by prioritizing optics over justice. Through sharp analysis and real-world case studies, Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui dismantles “woke capitalism” and charts a fearless path toward decolonization and truth. Rather than a defense of the status quo, it is a reimagining of what liberation actually requires.
Key endorsements of DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion include:
Linda Sarsour: Political activist, author, organizer, co-founder of MPower Change
Ernest Crim III: Emmy-nominated producer, author, and anti-racist educator
Christian Ortiz: Decolonial Social Scientist, CEO/Founder/Developer of Justice AI GPT
Stanley L. Cohen: Attorney at law, author, and political activist
Heba Gowayed: Associate Professor of Sociology at CUNY
Faisal Kutty: Professor of Law, Lawyer, Writer, and Human Rights Advocate
Saira Rao: Political activist, author, and co-founder of Race2Dinner and Here4TheKids
About the Speakers
Dr. Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
A world-renowned sociologist, professor, and DEI expert. Her work focuses on migration, race/ethnicity, and the challenges of integration in a climate of rising Islamophobia. As a frequent media commentator for CBC and CTV, her research has shaped public policy and community engagement across Canada. Her latest book, DEI Undone: The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, challenges the efficacy of modern corporate diversity frameworks.
Dr. Myriam François
A British journalist, filmmaker, and scholar with a PhD from Oxford University. An award-winning broadcaster, she has produced documentaries for the BBC and Channel 4, including the BAFTA-longlisted Finding Alaa. She currently hosts The Tea for Al Jazeera English and is the founder of MPWR Productions, focusing on ethical storytelling and global social justice.
Aaron Maté
A Canadian journalist and senior writer for The Grayzone. Known for his meticulous analysis of geopolitics and media misinformation, Maté won the Izzy Award for his skepticism of the Russiagate narrative. He is the author of Cold War, Hot War and a regular contributor to The Nation and Useful Idiots, specializing in the critique of U.S. interventionism.
Abby Martin
An American investigative journalist and filmmaker known for her fierce anti-imperialist advocacy. She is the founder of Media Roots and the creator of the Empire Files. Her 2026 feature film, Earth’s Greatest Enemy, is a groundbreaking documentary that identifies the U.S. military as the world’s single largest institutional polluter, challenging mainstream environmental and military narratives.
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