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We talk with Amanda Kass, Associate Director of the Government Finance Research Center at University of Illinois Chicago http://gfrc.uic.edu/ about Chicago's Pension funding crises and potential solutions, as well getting an understanding of other financial and economic issues impacting city residents. Guest: Amanda Kass Host: Tariq I. El-Amin Producer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - bit.ly/2vJuzSs

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with the Chicago Urban League; Here's this week's list of employment opportunities in the Chicago-land area. Remember, if you aren't looking you may know someone who is, so share--share--share! Follow us on Twitter @RadioIslamUSA Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Amtec Staffing flic.kr/p/X4e5wV

Filmmaker Bubba Murray joins host Tariq for another edition of Movie Talk on Radio Islam. The two review Next Gen, available on Netflix, which betrays its appearance as a family friendly-- feel good computer generated animation film, and instead displays an unexpected sense of brutality. They also give discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Atypical, available on Hulu and Netflix, respectively. Guest- Bubba Murray Host/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Producers-Tariq I. El-Amin & Bubba Murray Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Dawud Walid is Executive Director of CAIR Michigan. He speaks with Tariq about the senseless killing by police of Abdullah Muhiman, aka Dullah Beard. Then we move to another person killed by police in his own home, Botham Jean, and some of the circumstances surrounding that case--namely, how black men shot by police are often smeared. We end with a segment discussing the various layers of racism in society. We often hear and speak about structural racism. But how exactly is that defined? Guest: Dawud Walid Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Co-host/Producer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz

September 9th, marked the 10 year anniversary of the passing of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, referred to by many as America's Imam. We reflect on the legacy of his leadership and what it means for present and future generations. In the first segment we hear 5 different perspectives on Imam Mohammed as an intellectual, an interfaith advocate, and more. In the second half we're joined by Professor Ayesha K. Mustafa, Editor of the Muslim Journal, in a broad discussion touching on Imam Mohammed's vision and impact as well as the social womb that formed him, The Nation of Islam under the leadership of his father The Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Guest- Ayesha K. Mustafa Audio footage from: Kyle J. Ismail; Halimah Muhammad; Bashir Asad; Frederick Thaufeer Aldeen; Dr. Debra Majeed; Rabbani Mubashshir Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Light blue by Alan Špiljak https://bit.ly/2wWeXun West in Africa by John Bartmannht

We talk with Jermaine Carey, Youth Coordinator for the Muslim Center in Detroit, Mi about the character of a friend (and mentor) of his who was killed by Detroit Police during an early morning entry into his home. The Police have issued a press release stating that it was a mistake,but little has been released officially regarding the incident. ,Jermaine sheds light into the kind of man Brother Abdullah was and stresses the importance of keeping his memory alive and not allowing his name to be tarnished. In the second half Tariq offers commentary on the killing of Botham Jean, an African American man who was killed by off-duty Dallas Police officer Amber Guyger, who claims that she confused Jean's apartment with her own and upon entry found a dark silhouetted figure before her, gave him orders which were not complied with and fired her weapon. Tariq's commentary centers around the speed of the news cycle and the need for us to invest the attention needed to solve problems of injustice and racism. We clos

In the first half, Tariq shares some thoughts on serving the community, as well as an interview about how muffins (!) can impact social justice. In the second half, some new developments regarding how student loans are viewed by the government and Betsy DeVos being ill-equipped to be in charge of our nations education. The following YouTube clip was used https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnibHBkDFO4 Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe

We discuss and evaluate Tucker Carlson's sentiment against diversity, as well as a CNN panel's response to it. Is diversity the opposite of unity? What does unite us as Americans? What is the purpose of Freedom of Speech? Listen and join our conversation. CNN YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGIETfDbgak Mr. Carlson's tweet: https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlson/status/1038898682857484288?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Co-host/Producer: Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq

Tariq is joined in studio by Propublica journalist Mick Dumke.The two talk about the surprise announcement (to some) that Mayor Rahm Emanuel would not be seeking a third time in office. Mick recently fired off a Twitter-storm giving a timeline of noteworthy events (School Closings, Laquan McDonald, etc) during the tenure of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, which is where the conversation starts. Guest- Mick Dumke Host-Tariq I. El-Amin Producers- Ibrahim Baig & Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer-Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image Tariq I. El-Amin

We talk with Boubacar Messaoud, founder of SOS Esclaves--an Anti-slavery organization helping people escape slavery in Mauritania and Bakary Tandia (co-founder of Abolition Institute-Chi/Nyc) about the fight to end slavery in Mauritania. In the second half Tariq gives a little more context as to how slavery has persisted despite the passage of laws abolishing it. Note-Karine Penrose-Theis (Anti-Slavery International) & Jennifer Castello (Minority Rights Group/ London) provided translation for Boubacar Messaoud. Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image Courtesy of Tariq I. El-Amin

Ep. 605.2 Nike & Kaepernick (segment) [9/10/18] by Radio Islam

Jen Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) joins us in-studio. We talk about the history and mission of the IEC, as well as how it deals with current legal issues. Guest: Jen Walling Host/Producer: Tariq I. El Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - bit.ly/2ujOH9y Image: Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Council - https://ilenviro.org/who-we-are/

In the first half, Jen Walling of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) joins us in-studio. We talk about the history and mission of the IEC, as well as how it deals with current legal issues. In the second half, we switch gears as Bubba and Ibrahim join Tariq for a conversation about Colin Kaepernick becoming spokesperson for Nike's latest ad campaign. In a movement like BLM, is it good or bad when corporations enter the picture? Guest: Jen Walling Guest: Bubba Murray and Ibrahim Baig Host/Producer: Tariq I. El Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image: Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Council - https://ilenviro.org/

Our guest is the internationally acclaimed, award winning author Umm Zakiyyah, author of the If I Should Speak trilogy and Reverencing the Wombs That Broke You. She has written more than twenty books, including novels, short stories, and self-help. Her books are used in high schools and universities in the United States and worldwide, and her work has been translated into multiple languages. Her work has earned praise from writers, professors, and filmmakers. Her novel His Other Wife is now a short film. Our conversations centers around voice, empowerment, privilege, humanness, and aligning the heart with the word of G-d. Go to www.radioislam.com for Umm Zakiyyah's full bio. Guest- Umm Zakiyyah Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Image Courtesy of Umm Zakiyyah

Our guest is Carole Leonard, founder of the social media advocacy platform Prison Reform Movement (@PrisonReformMvt). We talk about the stigmas associated with incarceration; the difficulty in advocating for yourself as an incarcerated person; and the list of demands connected to the prison strike. https://incarceratedworkers.org/campaigns/prison-strike-2018 Guest- Carole Leonard Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Ibrahim Baig Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image Prison Reform Mvt Cover

Tariq starts off by informing us about the anti-Muslim protesters who showed up at the ISNA conference in Houston this weekend. Their Islamophobia and fear-mongering appear to overlook the stats about which demographics commit the most mass shootings. The good news is that counterprotesters were also present in order to combat the Islamophobia and bigotry from the other side. Then, Bubba and Ibrahim join Tariq for a related discussion about open carry, gun rights, and societal safety/security. We close with the weekly jobs report. Guests: Bubba Murray & Ibrahim Baig Host/Producer/Engineer: Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid Music: Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image: Courtesy of Hani Salhab

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with the Chicago Urban League; Here's this week's list of employment opportunities in the Chicago-land area. Remember, if you aren't looking you may know someone who is, so share--share--share! Follow us on Twitter @RadioIslamUSA Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Amtec Staffing flic.kr/p/X4e5wV

We take a look back at previous conversations and performances by two skilled Emcee's, Jameel F. Karim aka J-Serius (Chicago) and Ahmed Redwan aka Iconic Bond (North Carolina). Each Emcee has their own unique take on their craft, the state of hip-hop, and making their mark. Guest- Jameel F. Karim; Ahmed Redwan Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music- Raez - Persepolis Sunset - http://bit.ly/2vpoEmq Music by J-Serius and Iconic Bond used with their permission. Image- Tariq I. El-Amin

The Uyghur people are a mostly Muslim ethnic group across central and eastern Asia, and many millions also live in China. The presence of the Chinese government's "re-education" camps for its Uyghur citizens have now come to light. But it's clear these are more like concentration camps made to detain up to 1 million Uyghur men and even brainwash or abuse them. Jessica Batke is an expert on China’s domestic political and social affairs. Omer Kanat is Director of the Uyghur Human Rights Project. They both join us for an update about the dire situation of Uyghur Muslims in China, particularly regarding these dangerous camps. In the second half, we speak with Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid about the implications of the Rohingya Genocide. The world largely watched this tragedy unfold without taking any meaningful action. Do the techniques used by the Burmese military now risk being mimicked in other countries? https://www.burmataskforce.org/ Guest: Omer Kanat Guest: Jessica Batke Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin Exec

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with the Chicago Urban League; Here's this week's list of employment opportunities in the Chicago-land area. Remember, if you aren't looking you may know someone who is, so share--share--share! Follow us on Twitter @RadioIslamUSA Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Amtec Staffing flic.kr/p/X4e5wV