016 - Ramadan in lockdown, food identity, Muslims & the food

016 - Ramadan in lockdown, food identity, Muslims & the food industry (Hira Qureshi)

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Hira Qureshi, food reporter for USA today, focuses her writings and conversations around the Muslim-American food experiences. She parks up at 786 Boulevard to discuss celebrating Ramadan in lockdown, how food can be used to fight Islamophobia, and Muslim representation in the food reporting industry. 0.58 - What is your favourite kind of food? 4.00 - Ramadan in 2020 13.15 - Hira's food career 18.55 - What can food do for the narrative for people? 23.15 - Food and identity 31.55 - Food media and misrepresentation 35.46 - Social media and food media 38.15 - Changing the industry 46.30 - Hira's Podcast 54.44 - What does Halal mean to you?

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