In this episode we talk with Jamilah Rahim. Jamilah is a Special Education Educator and the owner and operator of Spectrum Toys, the only toy store for Autistic children in the Midwest. She also volunteers with the MUHSEN Islamic Sunday School, housed in the Morton Grove Educational Center (MEC). They work with special needs children providing an opportunity for them to learn about their religion while giving them the educational, and behavioral support needed for their success.

Guest- Jamilah Rahim

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

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

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

Image

Courtesy of Jamilah Rahim

In this episode we talk with Jamilah Rahim. Jamilah is a Special Education Educator and the owner and operator of Spectrum Toys, the only toy store for Autistic children in the Midwest. She also volunteers with the MUHSEN Islamic Sunday School, housed in the Morton Grove Educational Center (MEC). They work with special needs children providing an opportunity for them to learn about their religion while giving them the educational, and behavioral support needed for their success.

Guest- Jamilah Rahim

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

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

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

Image

Courtesy of Jamilah Rahim

In this episode we talk with Jamilah Rahim. Jamilah is a Special Education Educator and the owner and operator of Spectrum Toys, the only toy store for Autistic children in the Midwest. She also volunteers with the MUHSEN Islamic Sunday School, housed in the Morton Grove Educational Center (MEC). They work with special needs children providing an opportunity for them to learn about their religion while giving them the educational, and behavioral support needed for their success.

Guest- Jamilah Rahim

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Music

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

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

Image

Courtesy of Jamilah Rahim

In this episode we talk with Katie Merriman, a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with foci in contemporary Islam, race and religion, and the anthropology of religion. She has been involved in rights-based work in Arab and Muslim communities in the United States and Jordan and also lectures publicly on religious literacy and anti-racism practices. In addition, Merriman is the founder and guide for Muslim History Tour New York City, which explores 400 years of Islamic history captured in often overlooked sites, architecture, and events of the past.

Guest- Katie Merriman

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- 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-

Courtesy of Tariq I. El-Amin

In this episode we talk with Katie Merriman, a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with foci in contemporary Islam, race and religion, and the anthropology of religion. She has been involved in rights-based work in Arab and Muslim communities in the United States and Jordan and also lectures publicly on religious literacy and anti-racism practices. In addition, Merriman is the founder and guide for Muslim History Tour New York City, which explores 400 years of Islamic history captured in often overlooked sites, architecture, and events of the past.

Guest- Katie Merriman

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- 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-

Courtesy of Tariq I. El-Amin

In this episode we talk with Katie Merriman, a PhD Candidate in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with foci in contemporary Islam, race and religion, and the anthropology of religion. She has been involved in rights-based work in Arab and Muslim communities in the United States and Jordan and also lectures publicly on religious literacy and anti-racism practices. In addition, Merriman is the founder and guide for Muslim History Tour New York City, which explores 400 years of Islamic history captured in often overlooked sites, architecture, and events of the past.

Guest- Katie Merriman

Host & Producer- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- 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-

Courtesy of Tariq I. El-Amin

In this episode we talk with Anthony E. Simpkins who is the Managing Deputy Commissioner for the City of Chicago's Housing Bureau's Department of Planning and Development. Anthony also served as a judge on the Cook County (IL) Circuit Court from 2014 to 2016. Anthony talks with us about housing programs, gentrification, and some of the resources available to Chicago homeowners. At the close of the show, Anthony (Judge Simpkins) reflects on his time on the bench, and shares some insights on the importance of knowing who the people are that are running for the elected position of judge.

Guest- Anthony Simpkins

Producer & Host- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Image:

Courtesy of Anthony Simpkins

Music

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

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

In this episode we talk with Anthony E. Simpkins who is the Managing Deputy Commissioner for the City of Chicago's Housing Bureau's Department of Planning and Development. Anthony also served as a judge on the Cook County (IL) Circuit Court from 2014 to 2016. Anthony talks with us about housing programs, gentrification, and some of the resources available to Chicago homeowners. At the close of the show, Anthony (Judge Simpkins) reflects on his time on the bench, and shares some insights on the importance of knowing who the people are that are running for the elected position of judge.

Guest- Anthony Simpkins

Producer & Host- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Image:

Courtesy of Anthony Simpkins

Music

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

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

In this episode we talk with Anthony E. Simpkins who is the Managing Deputy Commissioner for the City of Chicago's Housing Bureau's Department of Planning and Development. Anthony also served as a judge on the Cook County (IL) Circuit Court from 2014 to 2016. Anthony talks with us about housing programs, gentrification, and some of the resources available to Chicago homeowners. At the close of the show, Anthony (Judge Simpkins) reflects on his time on the bench, and shares some insights on the importance of knowing who the people are that are running for the elected position of judge.

Guest- Anthony Simpkins

Producer & Host- Tariq I. El-Amin

Engineer- Ibrahim Baig

Executive Producer- Abdul Malik Mujahid

Image:

Courtesy of Anthony Simpkins

Music

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

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

We are joined in studio by Farhan Khalid, who shows us that it's never to late to start writing and publishing. Farhan writes on a variety of topics, including finance, bullying, and cars. Our conversation with him is similarly diverse.

Guest: Farhan Khalid

Host & Producer: Tariq I. El-Amin

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

Polyrhythmics - Octagon Pt. 1 - http://bit.ly/2tmjqpx

Image: Courtesy of Farhan Khalid