Sally Armstrong

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Sally Armstrong, a contributor to Homemaker’s Magazine at the time, turned heads when she broke from the magazine’s typical format and traveled to Afghanistan to report on the plight of women under the Taliban. She shares her views in her book Veiled Threat: The Hidden Power of Women in Afghanistan.

Sally Armstrong will be leading a discussion hosted by the Canadian Consulate at the 3 West Club, located at 3 W. 51st St on Thursday March 20 at 6:30PM. To RSVP, call 212-596-1676.

Music: Ustad Mohammad Omar "Virtuoso From Afghanistan"

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