A Picture Paints A Thousand Words, But A Video Shows A Thousand Pictures

When Muslim women don't tell their own stories, others do. And stories told about Muslim women too often promote negative stereotypes: dehumanized, stigmatized, marginalized, oppressed. Nausheena Hussain is working to amplify the voice and power of Muslim sisters, and changing negative perceptions one changemaking and trailblazing story at a time.

The current social and political context fosters hate speech and acts of hate against Muslims and Jews. Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and white nationalism are weapons of racism promoting fear and isolation- putting individuals and entire communities at risk for stress, trauma, isolation, and poor health. By investing in organizations led by communities under attack, through robust, genuine, and reciprocal relationships, grantee partners are shifting the focus from hate to health.

In this session we talked about the results of the November 3 election and what the current political moment means for our future. We heard from social justice leaders and organizers about their work to create visionary alternatives to the world as it is towards a world where all of us can thrive.

Nausheena Hussain giving her talk, "RISE - Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment" at Ignite Minneapolis 9 on November 18, 2015 at the Riverview Theater in Minneapolis.

Panelists included Headwaters President Maria De La Cruz, Executive Director of Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment Nausheena Hussain, Signe Harriday founding member of The Fields at Rootsprings, and Marie Michael founder of Embodied Coaching and Consulting. Videography: Free Truth Media; event support: Claim Our Space.

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