On this episode, we give you some weekly updates, chat a little bit about Somalia and Football, we learn some French phrases, and most importantly we get to hear about the grassroots organization "Malikah," another space that is creating "creative community."

We hear from their founder, Rana Abdelhamid, an Egyptian Muslim woman from Queens NY, who founded this organization back in high school. Malikah is a non-profit anti-violence and mutual aid organization that builds power and safety for their community through self-defense, financial literacy, organizing, and healing programs. This nonprofit is dedicated to combatting gender and hate-based violence.

You can learn about Malikah through their website: https://www.malikah.org/

You can stay connected and up to date with Malikah through their Instagram account @wearemalikah

I hope to be heard by you all next week with more to share.

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On this series opener, we get to know a little bit about our host Mariam Hydara, we chat about Ibrahim Traore, we learn some Arabic, and most importantly we get to hear about an organization "Black Muslim Tv," (BMTV) a space that is creating "creative community."

We hear from their standing director, Rafeeat Bishi, who works with Mariam on the BMTV team. BMTV is a multimedia nonprofit that cultivates a space for Black Muslims to express their narratives, identities, and experiences. They are a faith-based platform for everyone on their diverse spiritual journeys and are devoted to bridging community cross-culturally and across faith lines. Their distinct focus on arts, education, and programming allows them to facilitate hands-on opportunities, setting them apart as a catalyst for community growth.

You can learn more about BMTV through their website: https://www.blackmuslimtv.com/

You can stay connected and up to date with BMTV through their Instagram account @blackmuslimtv

I hope to be heard by you all next week back with you all with more exciting ideas to share.

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