/tags/muslim-women Muslim Women en-US Copyright Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:26:23 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-12-16/muslim-women-in-politics-part-two In this continuation of a conversation from the last episode, host Yasmin Bendaas explores the challenges of being a Muslim woman in today's political landscape with Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam and grassroots organizer Leila Ali of Muslim Women For. They discuss how their activism is influenced by their faith, the burden of representing the entirety of the Muslim community, and what their message is for young Muslims who also want to step into politics. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:26:23 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-12-16/muslim-women-in-politics-part-two Yasmin Bendaas /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-12-03/muslim-women-in-politics-part-one Nida Allam and Lela Ali are two trailblazing Muslim women in politics. Allam is the first Muslim woman elected to office in North Carolina as Durham County Commissioner, and she recently announced her bid for Congress (no big deal). Ali is Policy and Program Director at Muslim Women For, nurturing vibrant Muslim communities through grassroots organizing. In this episode, the first of a two-part conversation, Yasmin asks both guests about their motivations for entering politics and the challenges they face, including Islamophobia. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:18:53 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-12-03/muslim-women-in-politics-part-one Yasmin Bendaas /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-11-17/season-2-trailer In the second season of the show, host Yasmin Bendaas explores how social justice intersects with Muslim faith. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:49:19 GMT /podcast/me-and-my-muslim-friends-podcast/2021-11-17/season-2-trailer Yasmin Bendaas /show/the-state-of-things/2016-07-21/project-841-gender-islamophobia As a young Muslim-American journalist, Yasmin Bendaas pays particular attention to how Muslim women are represented in the media.As international media… Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:23:47 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2016-07-21/project-841-gender-islamophobia Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2016-07-21/project-841-gender-islamophobia As a young Muslim-American journalist, Yasmin Bendaas pays particular attention to how Muslim women are represented in the media.As international media… Thu, 21 Jul 2016 16:23:47 GMT /arts-culture/2016-07-21/project-841-gender-islamophobia Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-12-22/the-state-of-things-producer-picks-a-look-back-at-2015-with-anita-rao The year is coming to an end, and “The State of Things” staff is taking a moment to reflect on some of the year’s most memorable conversations. Producer… Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:45:00 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-12-22/the-state-of-things-producer-picks-a-look-back-at-2015-with-anita-rao Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /arts-culture/2015-12-22/the-state-of-things-producer-picks-a-look-back-at-2015-with-anita-rao The year is coming to an end, and “The State of Things” staff is taking a moment to reflect on some of the year’s most memorable conversations. Producer… Tue, 22 Dec 2015 16:45:00 GMT /arts-culture/2015-12-22/the-state-of-things-producer-picks-a-look-back-at-2015-with-anita-rao Anita Rao, Frank Stasio /show/the-state-of-things/2015-02-12/slain-young-woman-yusor-abu-salha-told-teacher-were-all-one One of the victims of the shooting in Chapel Hill this week recorded an interview at the StoryCorps Mobile Booth in Durham, N.C. last summer. Yusor… Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:44:01 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2015-02-12/slain-young-woman-yusor-abu-salha-told-teacher-were-all-one Bill Chappell /arts-culture/2015-02-12/slain-young-woman-yusor-abu-salha-told-teacher-were-all-one One of the victims of the shooting in Chapel Hill this week recorded an interview at the StoryCorps Mobile Booth in Durham, N.C. last summer. Yusor… Thu, 12 Feb 2015 13:44:01 GMT /arts-culture/2015-02-12/slain-young-woman-yusor-abu-salha-told-teacher-were-all-one Lauren Spohrer /show/the-state-of-things/2014-08-28/illustrations-inspired-by-political-controversy When Kuwaiti artist and graphic designer Mohammad Sharaf gets angry, he creates art.His illustrations touch on topics ranging from women’s rights in the… Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:30:46 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2014-08-28/illustrations-inspired-by-political-controversy Anita Rao, Frank Stasio