We continue our discussion on 'narratives' examining the story told through the election process, paying special attention to a democracy-muting tactic called "Gerrymandering." Our guest is Kyle J. Ismail (Program Manager for the Corporation for National and Community Service--- the largest funder of nonprofit organizations in the country). We talk about the origins of Gerrymandering; how it destroys the voting process; current acts of resistance and the need to educate and mobilize voters.

Guest-Kyle J. Ismail

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Executive Producer-Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs

West in Africa by John Bartmannhttps://bit.ly/2N1Br7r

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Tariq I. El-Amin

The word 'Narrative' is in constant use today. We use it to talk about the origins of our perceptions that are based upon the stories we've been told, or that we tell ourselves. In this episode Tariq talks about some of the stories being told about Muslims and the importance of telling our own stories. He also connects narrative to civic engagement and voting.

We take a break for the Jobs Report with the Chicago Urban League and close out with an update on some upcoming Sound Vision events taking place during the month of October.

Guest- Kimberly S. Pearson

Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin

Executive Producer-Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe

Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq

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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

Amtec Staffing

flic.kr/p/X4e5wV

In the first segment we talk with Daniel Kay Hertz about his book "The Battle of Lincoln Park: Urban Renewal and Gentrification in Chicago", which looks at the history of an iconic Chicago neighborhood. We talk about its buildup during Urban Renewal (where large swathes of land were taken by municipalities (around the country) under imminent domain) and how this community became a prime destination for new renters, and the politics that cost many of them their homes.

In the second half Tariq comments on the Jason Van Dyke verdict and why its a sign of hope that police accountability can become the norm.

Guest- Daniel Kay Hertz

Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer/Producer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe

Lessazo - Moussa - http://bit.ly/2wHdV6z

Image: Marco Verch - https://flic.kr/p/ZiGMFT

We start by attempting to analyze the president's UN speech last week, then move to a peculiar experience all Americans shared today. What is the meaning of this new alert? We also talk about a twitter video showing someone harassing people for speaking Spanish, only to be repelled by a courageous bystander.

The following clips are heard in this episode:

CNBC Television/YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nIhBZqZBmQ

CNN/YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejJN0QmsuVs&t=29s

StanceGrounded/Twitter:

https://twitter.com/_SJPeace_/status/1047498877727903745

Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin

Co-host/Producer: 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: Ibrahim Baig

We talk with Abdullah Mitchell, Executive Director of CIOGC (Council Of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicagoland) about it's upcoming "Get Out The Vote" campaign, and discuss the diversity of Chicagoland's Muslim community and how that diversity is represented in the issues (Gun Violence; Immigration; Islamophobia) important to Chicagoland Muslims.

In the second half we're joined by Chicago Urban League Employment Specialist Kimberly S. Pearson for the weekly Jobs Report.

Guest-Abdullah Mitchell; Kimberly S. Pearson

Host/Producer-Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Beat.dowsing - bones - http://bit.ly/2x2GdIe

Antony Raijekov - By the Coast (2004) - http://bit.ly/2t2vKZq

Ant the Symbol - Browns Island - http://bit.ly/2vJuzSs

Image

Derek Bridges

https://flic.kr/p/8d9kSf

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

Special guest journalist Bashirah Mack joins us to discuss Michael Moore's newest documentary, Fahrenheit 11/9. Politics, Unions, Flint, Fascism, Corruption, Greed...the movie has it all, and the filmmaker successfully weaves it all together to make a strong point. Listen and then join the conversation on our social media!

Guest: Bashirah Mack

Host/Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin

Co-host/Producer: Ibrahim Baig

Music:

Lessazo- Tié ba té djigui https://goo.gl/MFq2dR

Manuele Atzeni- Cronache https://goo.gl/dvw8Xm

Tariq talks with Radio Islam Cultural Contributor Layla Abdullah Poulos about the #WhyIDidntReport Twitter response by women to questions of why Judge Brett Kavanaugh's accuser (Dr. Blasey Ford) didn't report the incident earlier. We talk about survivors tendencies to keep quiet as a way of moving past the trauma, and the assumption of guilt survivors feel, or are made to feel.

We must do better.

Guest- Layla Abdullah-Polous

Host-Tariq I. El-Amin

Producers- Tariq I. El-Amin & Layla Abdullah-Poulos

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

West in Africa by John Bartmannhttps://bit.ly/2N1Br7r

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Tariq I. El-Amin

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