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Oral Historian | Proj Dir | Co-Host | US/Black History, Oral History, Malcolm X, Prince | Tweets, mine

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  1. 13 hours ago

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    Today is the day! My new project Man Up on just dropped. Not gonna lie, it’s kinda scary leaving so much of myself out there, but I’m learning that making myself vulnerable helps others to be too, and I think we need that now... More here:
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  2. May 8

    So excited and honored to join & others to memorialize the Greenwich Village home/studio of Alex Haley where much of ’s Autobiography took form. Wed., May 15, 6pm

    In one week: Historic Plaque dedication in for Alex Haley’s home+studio, where he interviewed Malcolm X. Amazing speakers incl. , , & Andrea Blackstone. Free event but please RSVP here:
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    May 6

    ! Brooklyn's Muslim community has deep roots, and 's is actively working to preserve it with his Muslim Oral History Project. From , our interview with Ali!

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    Apr 29

    I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90

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    Apr 29

    giving an excellent presentation of his incredible “Muslims in Brooklyn” oral history project for the Brooklyn Historical Society. Check it out!

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    Apr 27

    Thanks to for hosting us and allowing our Director, Ramzi Kassem, to share his experience in storytelling and social change. Also big ups to co-panelists

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  7. Apr 25

    as a Muslim country? Come learn more as we listen to ’s oral histories. , Monday 4/29, 4:30pm.

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    Apr 22

    The Prince Estate is thrilled to announce that on October 29, 2019, will be publishing THE BEAUTIFUL ONES by Prince, the American artistic visionary—singer, songwriter, musician, producer, actor and filmmaker. Available for preorder now.

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    Apr 21

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    Apr 21

    Just woke up to the news about the . Words truly fail. Killing people in houses of worship is especially vile—and that’s tragically part of the point. To disrupt the seeking of sanctuary with the most blatant violations of sacred space & time. God’s mercy.

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  12. Apr 20

    “Everybody's looking for the ladder Everybody wants salvation of the soul The steps you take are no easy road But the reward is great For those who want to go”

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    Prince Rogers Nelson June 7, 1958 - April 21, 2016
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  13. Apr 20

    Sociologists, time to redo your 101 syllabus! ⤵️

    Cardi B as classic sociological texts: a thread
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  14. Apr 14

    You might want to check out ’s FORCE AND FREEDOM: BLACK ABOLITIONISTS AND THE POLITICS OF VIOLENCE (2019). It “trace[s] how black abolitionists abandoned Garrisonian 'moral suasion' and increasingly called for violent resistance to slavery”

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  15. Apr 14

    “a cold civil war”

    1/ I think it's time to come to terms with the fact that we are in the midst of a cold civil war. And I don't use the term "war" lightly or metaphorically. Whether or not it ever turns hot (with pitched battles between armies or militia), this is war. And violence will escalate.
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    Apr 13

    They put us in photos when they want to show our party is diverse. However, when we ask to be at the table, or speak up about issues that impact who we are, what we fight for & why we ran in the first place, we are ignored. To truly honor our diversity is to never silence us.

    The attacks on and subsequent lack of support from Democratic leadership continues to prove that this system was never meant for us. Do not applaud diversity and the “first” Muslims in any space if you’re not willing to be a true ally and defend us.
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  17. Apr 13

    “From America to New Zealand”

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    “There’s a 200 mph right-wing war machine coming after , , and . My question is where is the Democratic Party leadership on this? We didn’t see many comments from candidates running for President or from Nancy Pelosi or Steny Hoyer.” -
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  18. Apr 13

    So ’s hasn’t done anything about 45’s pinned tweet endangering not just ’s life but that of all Muslims? This is hateful and perilous.

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  19. Apr 12

    So happy to see this come to fruition—an introduction inspired by ’s project. Thank you for bringing these stories to light, and to for all you do.

    this is a deep commitment especially to muslim survivors. i am grateful to journalist — introduced us. she followed our paths for months but i had no clue this would land in or when it would be published.
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    Apr 11

    introducing Muslims in Oral Histories Project

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