Get Out the Vote: TX District 8 US Congress Candidate Laura Jones
AMT continues its Get Out the Vote series in an interview with TX District 8 US Congress Candidate Laura Jones
May 09, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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Texas' only Republican Muslim candidate on primary ballot talks to AMT
Republican candidate Gulrez "Gus" Khan is focused on family values, border security and rebuilding the economy. Early voting has started and will run until Friday, March 1. Primary elections will be held on March 5.
Feb 21, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 43
North Texas Muslim power couple running for state and federal office
Alex and Scarlett Cornwallis are running on the Texas ballot for US Congress District 32 and Texas House District 115. The two are excited to represent the interests of their community
Feb 20, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Lina Barkawi speaks on importance of maintaining traditional embroidery artform
Tatreez is intrinsically tied to Palestinian history and the ongoing fight for liberation. The history of the Israeli occupation has directly impacted how tatreez is practiced and she is drawn to returning back to indigenous practices as her own way of supporting Palestinian liberation. We all have a role to play and it is her hope that supporting this return to Palestinian ancestral traditions through tatreez contributes towards a just and free Palestine.
Feb 08, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 41
CEO of Texas nonprofit discusses signs of abuse and how to seek help
Texas Muslim Women's Foundation, Mona Kafeel sits down with AMT to discuss the rise in gun-related domestic abuse
Jan 29, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 40
University of Chicago professor ends her support for President Biden after handling of Gaza
Eman Abdelhadi has been very public with her disapproval of Biden's support for Israel, saying its the reason she will not vote for him in 2024 election
Jan 18, 2024•11 min•Season 1Ep. 39
North Texas Presbyterian church adopts resolution to call Israel an apartheid state
Pastor Craig Hunter tells us about his personal experience living in Gaza and how Americans can speak up for Palestinians by educating themselves
Jan 11, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Historic Move: Texas Democrats Unanimously Adopt Gaza Ceasefire Call
AMT speaks to Muslim Democrats who helped push the resolution
Dec 07, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Philadelphia Rabbi Calls for End to Palestinian Oppression and Safety for Jews
Rabbi Julie Greenberg tells AMT why Americans must advocate for justice in the Middle East
Nov 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Weight lifting champion teaches Muslim women phyisical fitness
Kusloom Abdullah was invited to Denver to teach Muslim women proper lifting techniques
Nov 21, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 35
North Texas Educator Raises Awareness About Muslim Teen Drug Use, Self-Harm
Mental health nonprofit AMHP and Texas Islamic Academy partner to inform parents on drugs teen drug use, self-harm and cybersecurity
Sep 21, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Toymaker launches Lego-style Muslim blocks
“Introduce your religion but in a fun way!” With a vision to help Muslim families bond over meaningful toys, a Dubai-based entrepreneur, Abdellah Zejli, has launched a Lego-style toy that represents Islamic landmarks.
Aug 31, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 33
British Muslim Soccer-loving Teen Wins Campaign to Allow Peers to Wear Hijab
16-year-old, Umme Kalsoom, headed a successful bid to allow Muslim girls to wear their hijab during PE class
Aug 24, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Congressman Colin Allred on His Plan to Beat Ted Cruz
Texas Senate candidate, Colin Allred, sits down to discuss his Jan 6. experience and his plans for immigration, climate change and gun reform
Aug 17, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Increasing UK Muslim Women’s Access to Life-Saving Cancer Screening
Research finds Muslim women are not taking up cancer screening at the same rate as white counterparts
Aug 10, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Muslimahs Running for Office with Salima Suswell
Emgage's Salima Suswell gives insight on facilitating a diverse political arena
Aug 03, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Debut Art Exhibit by Muslim Abstract Artist Depicts Father’s Life
Architect and painter Sumrien Ali showcases her first series, “My Father’s Journey”, in honor of her late father
Jun 22, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Civil Rights Activist Rev. Peter Johnson Lives to Tell the Tale of the March on Washington
Civil Rights leader Rev. Peter Johnson describes the feeling of listening to the "I Have a Dream" speech firsthand and what it took to create our modern times
Jun 15, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 27
First South Asian, Muslim Female Attorney Becomes President UK’s Law Society
Lawyer, Lubna Shuja, made allies in unlikely places, improved the lives of her peers and stayed true to her faith while serving the public through her profession
Jun 08, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Illinois ID Physician’s Book Relays Life-changing Humanitarian Mission to Syria
Chicago-based pediatric infectious diseases expert, Dr. Nour Akhras, says she wants to highlight and humanize refugee resilience
May 25, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Muslim Author Connects English Enlightenment and Islamic Scholars
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah, the Executive Director of the Fiqh Council of North America, published his book titled Islam and the English Enlightenment: the Untold Story about how Muslims helped usher in the European Enlightenment.
May 12, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Latino Muslims of Chicago are Creating Space for Family and Culture
The Ojala Foundation is connecting the lively cultures of the Latin and Middle Eastern worlds through community service and personal relationships
May 05, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
How Muslim Women are Leading the Prophetic Tradition of Hijama Cupping
Umm Amaar tells AMT how her institute helps stay-at-home moms reconnect with their faith through cupping therapy
Apr 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
AMT Series: Running for Local Government
This week AMT is bringing you two interviews with local DFW candidates. Simon Salinas is a young person running for Plano ISD with a passion for excellence. Arefin Shamsul currently serves the city of Richardson as a councilman and is running for reelection.
Apr 20, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
AMT Series: Running for Local Government
Khalid Ishaq is running for Plano ISD school board because he believes children are the future and wants to ensure excellence in education.
Apr 14, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
AMT Series: Running for Local Government
In a new series, AMT is bringing you local candidates who want to see change in their communities. This week we hosted Anwer Azam, who is running for City Council in Frisco, Texas
Apr 06, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 19
U.S. Library of Congress Receives Millions to Enhance Islamic History Exhibit
Enslaved Islamic scholar documented as one of America's first encounters with the religion of Islam
Mar 28, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Muslim Organizations Recognize African American Muslim Contributions in New Joint Initiative
Last month’s Black History Month sparked multiple programs designed to support equality and diversity projects
Mar 15, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Mental Health and COVID: Nonprofit Leader On Hosting Dr. Fauci and the Pandemic’s Legacy
American Muslim Health Professionals Executive Director, Dr. Ghada Khan on challenging the pandemic’s mental health impact and educating people about vaccines
Feb 28, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Dr. Jimmy Jones on his Son's Death By Police, Gun violence and how Islam Informs his African American Muslim Identity
Former Yale chaplain talks about civil rights and the challenges facing African Americans and Muslims in the U.S. today
Feb 24, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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