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Addressing Pogonophobia

“Living in an Unfinished America: Shared Experiences of Discrimination and Resilience by Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Americans,”

Pogonophobia is the irrational, persistent and often unwarranted fear of beards. The word is derived from Greek pogon (beard) and phobos (fear).

The San Francisco Human Rights Commission and The Women’s Building will host a community photo project on Flyer Photo ExhibitIslamophobia and post-9/11 ethnic and racial discrimination. The project, entitled “Living in an Unfinished America: Shared Experiences of Discrimination and Resilience by Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Americans,” showcases the lived experiences of community members through photography and narrative.

The project will be on display at

The Women’s Building
3543 18th St #8, San Francisco, CA 94110
Wednesday, August 12th from 5-8pm.
415-431-1180

City and community leaders will provide remarks at 6pm.

Members of the public are invited to attend. Everyone is welcome!

About Jayshree Chander, MD, MPH

Dr. Jayshree Chander is a practicing physician trained in family and community medicine, as well as occupational and environmental medicine.

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