In the first half, we talk with Okolo Rashid and Emad Al-Turk, the founders of the International Museum Of Muslim Cultures, located in Jackson Mississippi. The museum is the first of its kind in the United States giving a multidimmensional and inclusive representation of Muslim history. We talk with Okolo & Emad about the Museum's upcoming National Conference: AMERICA: AN ON-GOING STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN DIGNITY. Sept 6-9th.

Get more information at www.muslimmuseum.org

Then...scores of Muslims grew up learning life lessons from Adam (& Aneesa) on Sound Vision's groundbreaking children's production, Adam's World. In this episode we talk with Tom Vandenberg whose voiced and animated Adam, Aneesa, and a host of other characters on the show. Tom talks to us about his beginnings as a puppeteer, working with the legendary Jim Henson (Muppets) and on Fraggle Rock. Tom details some of the challenges and some of the joys of voicing such a beloved character, and talks aobut the much anticipated Adam's World reboot, and the upcoming Live Show taking place at ISNA in Houston, Tx, Labor Day Weekend.

Guest- Okolo Rashid; Emad Al-Turk

Guest- Tom Vandenberg

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y

We talk with Okolo Rashid and Emad Al-Turk, the founders of the International Museum Of Muslim Cultures, located in Jackson Mississippi. The museum is the first of its kind in the United States giving a multidimmensional and inclusive representation of Muslim history. We talk with Okolo & Emad about the Museum's upcoming National Conference: AMERICA: AN ON-GOING STRUGGLE FOR HUMAN DIGNITY. Sept 6-9th.

Get more information at www.muslimmuseum.org

Guest- Okolo Rashid; Emad Al-Turk

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Ant the Symbol - Libby Hill - http://bit.ly/2usX7Qz

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International Museum of Muslim Cultures

In their first discussion about the second season installment of Netflix's MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Luke Cage, starring Mike Colter, Simone Missick, Alfre Woodard, and Mustafa Shakir Tariq and Bubba discussed criticisms that the series shied away from "the issues" facing African American inner-city communities. After having watched and re-watched season 2, they reopen the conversation revealing that not only did season 2 not shy away from "the issues", but in fact it took a much more intimate look into the weight of the model minority consciousness present in the African Diaspora here in the U.S.; mental health and self care; anti-blackness; and domestic violence, all of which are real world concerns.

Guest- Bubba Murray

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Manuele Atzeni - Cronache bit.ly/2s38SIc

Lessazo- Tié ba té djigui goo.gl/MFq2dR

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Tariq I. El-Amin

Our guest in the first half is Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy with the ACLU-IL. We talk with him about the ACLU's response to the Trump Administration's separation of families and the detaining of children.

City Bureau is a dynamic organization rethinking journalism in Chicago. In the second half, Bettina Chang tells us about their upcoming reporting fellowship--it's an amazing opportunity that can open doors for aspiring journalists! [it even includes a stipend ;) ]

Guest: Ed Yohnka

Guest: Bettina Chang

Host: Tariq I. El-Amin

Producer/Engineer: Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Lessazo - Moussa - bit.ly/2wHdV6z

Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - bit.ly/2sUDn71

Our guest is Ed Yohnka, Director of Communications and Public Policy with the ACLU-IL. We talk with him about the ACLU's response to the Trump Administration's separation of families and the detaining of children.

Guest- Ed Yohnka

Host- Tariq I. El-Amin

Producer/Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

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

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Tariq I. El-Amin

City Bureau is a dynamic organization rethinking journalism in Chicago. Bettina Chang tells us about their upcoming reporting fellowship--it's an amazing opportunity that can open doors for aspiring journalists! [it even includes a stipend ;) ]

Guest: Bettina Chang

Host: Tariq I. El-Amin

Producer/Engineer: Ibrahim Baig

Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71

Scores of Muslims grew up learning life lessons from Adam (& Aneesa) on Sound Vision's groundbreaking children's production, Adam's World. In this episode we talk with Tom Vandenberg whose voiced and animated Adam, Aneesa, and a host of other characters on the show. Tom talks to us about his beginnings as a puppeteer, working with the legendary Jim Henson (Muppets) and on Fraggle Rock. Tom details some of the challenges and some of the joys of voicing such a beloved character, and talks aobut the much anticipated Adam's World reboot, and the upcoming Live Show taking place at ISNA in Houston, Tx, Labor Day Weekend.

Guest- Tom Vandenberg

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer-Tariq I. El-Amin

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Manuele Atzeni - NeVe - http://bit.ly/2ujOH9y

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Tariq I. El-Amin/Sound Vision

Our guest is Khalil Ismail, A world-renowned musician and lyricist, Khalil Ismail has released six studio albums and is currently producing two additional albums. His music is enjoyed in more than 40 countries and has been licensed to major companies including

Discovery Channel, PBS, the NBA (National Basketball Association), CBS Sports, Fox dramas, and Red Bull. As a filmmaker, Khalil Ismail has recently directed two short films and is currently planning his first feature length film.

We talk with Khalil about his growth and mission as an artist and how that intersects with activism.

Learn more about Khalil at https://khalilismail.com/

Guest- Khalil Ismail

Host/Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

Khalil Ismail-- Thank You Haters-- https://bit.ly/2Mx9qQy

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

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Courtesy of Khalil Ismail

Faizan Rahman is an M.S. candidate in Public Health at Benedictine University. He spoke to Ibrahim Baig about his recent trip to Tanzania, where he visited a convent/village to conduct public health research.

Guest: Faizan Rahman

Host/Producer: Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer: Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music: Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71

Last weekend Chicago witnessed 66 people shot, 12 of them fatally. Police are determining that the majority of the violence is gang related. While some are calling for more police, and even military troops others see a need for healing responses like Restorative Justice Peace Hubs. We talk with Bryan Echols-- Coordinator for Restorative Justice Hubs-- about their potential to combat violence.

In the second half Ibrahim talks with Faizan Rahman about his recent trip to Tanzania where he was able to observe some of the problems with the Healthcare system.

Guest- Bryan Echols; Faizan Rahman

Hosts/Producers- Tariq I. El-Amin & Ibrahim Baig

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

Manuele Atzeni - La Nuit - http://bit.ly/2sUDn71

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Tariq I. El-Amin