Author: Hussein
Respondent: Islam in Society
I'll be responding to my friend and colleague Dr. Khalil Abdur-Rashid on Islam in Society, hosted by The Interfaith Council of The Thanks-Giving Foundation, SMU Perkins School of Theology, and The Dallas Institute. The event is Oct. 5 at 4PM CST. Free registration at: https://dallasinstitute.org/faiths
Sept. 4, 2020: Re-Imagining #Muharram & Shi’a Resistance: Practicing Freedom
Equality Labs is hosting weekly sessions for the next four weeks on Re-Imagining Muharram & Shi'a Resistance. I'll be speaking during the second week on Practicing Freedom, with an amazing group of panelists, including Sharmin Hossain, Kayla Renée Wheeler, and Hoda Khatebi, with music by Arooj Aftab. You can register for any,…
Event: Faith Leaders on Race: A Community Conversation 18 August 2020
I've been invited by Congregation Rodeph Sholom to join a conversation on race and religion. The event is free, but registration is required. Details: With Rabbi Benjamin Spratt, Rev. Dr. Katharine Rhodes Henderson (Auburn Seminary), Hussein Rashid, PhD (Union Theological Seminary), Rev. Dr. Malcolm J. Byrd (Mother A.M.E Zion Church),…
Inaugural i4 Fellow
I am part of Virginia Tech's inaugural i4 Residency/Fellowship. i4 stands for "Improvisation, Inspiration, Incubation, and Immersion." Amazing class of fellows, whose bios can be here.
Advisor on American Muslim Stories
I'm pleased to announce I'm an advisor on a new project on American Muslim Stories.
New Moon Rising Video
The concert I consulted on and helped organize for Columbia University, New Moon Rising, is now up on YouTube, and embedded below.
Forum: Addressing Anti-Blackness in the South Asian Community
I'll be on a panel addressing anti-Blackness in South Asian American communities. You must register for the event here. The session is Sunday, June 14, at 1PM CST.