James Early is Director of Cultural Studies and Communication at the Center for Folklife Programs and Cultural Studies at the Smithsonian Institution. He spoke at Interdependence Day in Fès on 9 September 2006

September 12th is Interdependence Day, a movement started in 2002 by Dr. Benjamin Barber, Day 2006 in Morocco featured some of the worlds most innovative and forward thinking politicians, activists, intellectuals, religious leaders and artists. For more information about Interdependence Day and the 2007 gathering in Mexico City, visit www.civworld.org.