Shafeek Nader ( ar, شفيق نادر 1926–1986) was the first son of
Rose Nader Rose Nader (Arabic: روز نادر) (February 7, 1906 – January 20, 2006; born Rose Bouziane) was a Lebanese-American activist in her hometown of Winsted, Connecticut. She was the mother of U.S. activist, consumer advocate, and frequent third-par ...
, and older brother of
Ralph Nader
Ralph Nader (; born February 27, 1934) is an American political activist, author, lecturer, and attorney noted for his involvement in consumer protection, environmentalism, and government reform causes.
The son of Lebanese immigrants to the Un ...
,
Laura Nader
Laura Nader (born February 16, 1930) is an American anthropologist. She has been a Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley since 1960. She was the first woman to receive a tenure-track position in the department. She i ...
and
Claire Nader
Claire Nader (born July 18, 1928) is an American social scientist and a sister of Ralph, Laura, and Shafeek Nader.Annie BirdsongRalph Nader's Childhood Roots, Green Party of Ohio
Biography
She is a graduate of Smith College and holds a Ph.D. in p ...
. He was a community advocate and the principal founder of
Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC) is a public community college in Winsted, Connecticut. As measured by enrollment it is the smallest or second-smallest of the twelve colleges in the Connecticut Community Colleges
system.
The s ...
. After his death in 1986, the Shafeek Nader Trust was created in his honor. Nader was a graduate of the
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto (UToronto or U of T) is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution ...
.
The Shafeek Nader Trust for the Community Interest
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See also
*Joe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage
The Joe A. Callaway Award for Civic Courage is presented annually by The Shafeek Nader Trust for the Community Interest. The Callaway Award "recognizes individuals who take a public stance to advance truth and justice, at some personal risk". T ...
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American people of Lebanese descent
Ralph Nader
1926 births
1986 deaths
Place of death missing
Place of birth missing
University of Toronto alumni
People from Winsted, Connecticut
American expatriates in Canada
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