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In the first two segments we talk with Summer Zehra who provides invaluable assistance to women as a Case Manager with ICNA relief and founder of the Mommy League. We also talk with Summer about her invention, the Everybag, which she developed out of necessity to keep up with the travel demands of her growing family. Keep up with Summer on IG @SummerZ78 and @myeverybag. Learn more about ICNA programs and services at www.icnarelief.org Up next we have the weekly Jobs Report with Kimberly S. Pearson of the Chicago Urban league. We close out with a short commentary on the Rickett's Islamophobic email scandal and ask the question "will the fans care?" Guest-Summer Zehra; Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Aminn Co-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 Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image Sound Vision

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with Employment Specialist, Kimberly S. Pearson of the Chicago Urban League. 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

Our Guest is Dr. Ameena Ali, an advocate and educator who works to end abuses against women. Dr. Ali serves as the Country Representative at the International Model United Nations (IMUNA). Dr. Ali and Tariq discuss the recent clemency of sexual trafficking survivor Cyntoia Brown (of Tennessee) and public violence against women of color. Guest- Ameena Ali Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin Engineer- Leonard (WCEV) Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Image Ameena Ali Music WCEV Music WCEV

Robin Whaley-Smith and Kris DE LA Torre of Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest Urban Farm join us to talk about the exciting work they're doing in Chicago's Lawndale community. We discuss the paid learning opportunities directed toward felons and veterans which teach aquaponics, hydroponics and more. Guest- Robin Whaley-Smith; Kris DE LA Torre; Ibrahim Baig Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer-Abdul Malik Mujahid Engineer- Leonard @ WCEV Music Image https://flic.kr/p/ytzGUu rik-shaw 黄包车 Follow Community garden in Rogers Park neighborhood

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 Guest- Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq's guest is Sound Vision Youth Director, Wahaj Khan. In reference to Sound Vision's upcoming Mental Health Conference, the two talk about the connections between mental, emotional, and spiritual health, as well as the impact of healthy relationships on our overall health. Guest- Wahaj Khan Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music The Walk by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2I3d3et Image https://flic.kr/p/V5DbkG Tommy Simoncini Follow

Host, Tariq begins by offering an interesting perspective on the government shutdown,the average american's inability to absorb an unexpected financial expense, and a few thoughts on the TSA. In the second segment, Tariq is joined by Wahaj Khan (Youth Director for Sound Vision), and the two talk about the upcoming Mental Health Conference and why mental health is important. We close the program out with thoughts on King Day, understanding the scope of his activism and its relation to poverty. Guest- Wahaj Khan Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Improvisations 03_05_12 Part 2 by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2ujecwH Image https://flic.kr/p/bsjtHq Jim Mitchell Follow "TSA"

Our guest is Ruma Ruma, a 17 year old Rohingyan teen who emigrated to Canada, from the Bangladesh Refugee camp, with her family when she was 6 years old. Host, Tariq talks with her about her experience as an immigrant, what it means to be an activist, and how her past impacts her future aspirations. Guest- Ruma Ruma Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Image https://flic.kr/p/PVnFni UNFPA Asia Follow Cox's Bazar

The Women's march has come a long way since March 3, 1913 when 5000 (mostly white) women gathered at the Nation's capital demanding the right to vote. On January 18, 2017 America witnessed the largest single day of protest in the history of the United States, with estimates ranging between 3.2 and 5.2 million people in attendance (nationally). The crowd that gathered in Washington DC has been estimated at one million. On the King Day Holiday, a diverse group of women in the Chicagoland area will be gathering for the New Lenox Women's March. We talk with 3 of the leaders, Itedal Shalabi, Emily Biegel, and Chakeenah Simms about leadership, inclusion, and service. Guest- Itedal Shalabi; Emily Biegel; Chakeenah Simms Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer-Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 Image bradhoc Follow Women's March Chicago https://flic.kr/p/RehdLb

Critical information about Sound Vision's #SaveUighur campaign: what's going on, and what you can do to help. Go to www.saveuighur.org for more info. Voice- Tariq El-Amin Producer/Engineer- Tariq El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahaid Music Image Sound Vision

It's Movie Talk again, Tariq is joined by Filmmaker Bubba Murray and the two talk about two movies that have garnered lots of attention: Bird Box and Bandersnatch, both available on Netflix. Guest/Producer- Bubba Murray Host/Producer/Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music The Walk by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2I3d3et Image Claude Robillard Maison sinistre (creepy house) https://flic.kr/p/b4DCLB

Host Tariq El-Amin, talks with Ilshat Hassan Kobree (President of the Uyghur American Association and Director of The World Uyghur Congress, Chinese Affairs Committee) about the plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China today. Over 2 million ethnic minorities are held in concentration camps called "Reeducation Camps" today, with the vast majority of them being Ughyur, for nothing more than being Muslim. In the second half, Tariq shares commentary on the power of propaganda and looks at how it precedes violent action by the public toward whatever marginalized group has been targeted. We close out the program with this week's Jobs Report with Kimberly S. Pearson of the Chicago Urban League. Guest- Ilshat Hassan Kobree; Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Tariq I. El-Amin

In our first episode of Building Faith of 2019, Host Imam Tariq El-Amin is joined by Sheikh Kafani Ibrahim Hassan Cisse who shares powerful perspectives on self reflection and self improvement. Guest- Sheikh Kafani Ibrahim Hassan Cisse Host/Producer/Engineer- Imam Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Tariq El-Amin Image Courtesy of Kafani Ibrahim Hassan Cisse

Host Tariq El-Amin, talks with Ilshat Hassan Kobree (President of the Uyghur American Association and Director of The World Uyghur Congress, Chinese Affairs Committee) about the plight of the Uyghur Muslims in China today. Over 2 million ethnic minorities are held in concentration camps called "Reeducation Camps" today, with the vast majority of them being Ughyur, for nothing more than being Muslim. Guest- Ilshat Hassan Kobree Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Each week Radio Islam brings you the Job's Report with Employment Specialist, Kimberly S. Pearson of the Chicago Urban League. 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 Tariq I. El-Amin

Host, Tariq, is joined by Culture Contributor Layla Abdullah-Poulos to talk about three recent events illustrating the vulnerable condition of African American women in the United States: Cyntoia Brown receiving clemency from Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam for a 2004 murder committed while she was a sex slave; Florida McDonald's employee, Yasmine James being attacked by a White male customer; The BET docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly" which focuses on the singers' decades of sexual predation of underage girls. Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Guest- Layla Abdullah-Poulos Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs My Algo2 by Yan Terrien---https://bit.ly/2EB9yPs Image Steven Depolo https://flic.kr/p/9wJSBK

Tariq talks with Human Rights activist Bakary Tandia, the Co-founder of The Abolition Institute about the imprisonment, and subsequent release of Biram Dah Abeidk-- referred to by many as the Nelson Mandela of Mauritania. Biram was recently elected to serve on Mauritania's parliament. In this edition we also have the weekly Jobs Report with Kimberly Pearson of the Chicago Urban League, and Tariq closes out the program with a brief recollection of a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther Kings during The Poor People's Campaign, followed by thoughts on "committing to Truth" in 2019. Guest- Bakary Tandia; Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music- West in Africa by John Bartmannhttps://bit.ly/2N1Br7r Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq Improvisations 03_05_12 Part 2 by Split Phase https://bit.ly/2ujecwH Image Tariq I. El-Amin

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 Guest- Kimberly S. Pearson Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - bit.ly/2t2vKZq Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Our guest is Imam Michael "Mikal" Saahir, Resident Imam of the Nur-Allah Islamic Center in Indianapolis, IN and host of the Blog-talk radio program "Words Make People." We talk with Imam Mikal about his recent social media post regarding the Gregorian calendar New year, and following the example of Prophet Muhammad in living in a pluralistic society. Guest- Mikal Saahir Host/Produer/Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music My Algo2 by Yan Terrien---https://bit.ly/2EB9yPs Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz Image Tariq I. El-Amin

Tariq talks with Jason Tashea about his article in the American Bar Asssociation journal (online) which covered California legislation recently passed reguating security features on Internet of Things (IOT) Devices. A few questions you'll hear answered: What are IOT Devices? How does IOT device security impact physical security? What's the significance of this happening in California? In the second half, Tariq shares an excerpt from a Sound Vision article about the coaltion building strategies of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) writen by Abdul Malik Mujahid, and closes out the prorgram with a few thoughts on anti-BDS legislation and the recent attacks on activist Linda Sarsour. Guest-Jason Tashea Host/Producer/Engineer- Tariq I. El-Amin Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid Music Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71 My Algo2 by Yan Terrien---https://bit.ly/2EB9yPs Image Tariq I. El-Amin