Growing up Muslim post 9/11: Finding my way
Al-Talib interviews Salmon Hossein on his experience growing up as an Afghan American post 9/11. Hossein is a recent UCLA graduate who is now pursuing a Masters of Public Policy at Harvard University.
First Ramadan Away from Home
Between attending classes and work and studying and an internship, finding the time to make food for iftar can be very difficult for Noor Teebi, a third year at UCLA who is spending her first Ramadan on her own. Being away from home for the first time, many other Muslim students face the same unexpected…
Defense Spending Grows as Universities Struggle to Survive
The House approves a defense budget of $649 billion for 2012, an increase of $17 billion from this year. Attempts to lower the budget failed, with one of the only successes being lowering funding for military marching bands from $320 to $200 million. But even this cut was challenged because even marching bands are apparently vital to…
Pictures from Los Angeles Protest in Support of Movements in Libya and Bahrain
More than one hundred people gathered today in front of the Federal Building in Los Angeles to show solidarity with movements in the Middle East and North Africa, in particular Libya and Bahrain. Speakers at the protest also emphasized the fact that the movement in Bahrain is a matter of an oppressed people seeking freedom and reform, not…
Exclusive Interview with Filmmaker Justin Mashouf on “Spring Movements”
SoCal filmmaker and creator of “Warring Factions,” Justin Mashouf, talks to Al-Talib about his latest work on the freedom movements in the Middle East. “Spring Movements” was released today and in Mashouf’s words, is “an ode to movements striving to reclaim their dignity and sovereignty from their keepers.” Check out his other works at MASHOUF.tv.…
Japanese Disaster Relief: How You Can Help
As we all know, Japan was struck by a magnitude 8.9 earthquake that resulted in a devastating tsunami that has left thousands dead and millions struggling without basic necessities. Please take a few minutes to help by making a quick donation to one of the relief organizations below. Any amount, big or small, helps. And please keep the people of Japan in your prayers Inshallah!
White House Seeks to Allay Muslims’ Fears on Terror Hearings
The White House attempts to reassure the Muslim community days before the planned Congressional hearing on the radicalization of Muslim Americans by sending Denis McDonough (National Security Council chief of staff) to speak at the All Dulles Area Muslim Society. As the opening day of the hearing approaches, Muslim leaders feel apprehensive but determined to…
Interview with an Egyptian-American on Egypt’s Turmoil
Egypt in Turmoil: A Hungry Nation’s Revolution Al-Talib meets with Noora Kamel, an Egyptian-American senior at UCLA, to talk about life in a nation ruled by Hosni Mubarak. Having lived there for five years and recently returned to the United States, Kamel shares her experiences about a hungry nation on the brink of revolt. A-T:…