Political Rewind: In conversation with Soumaya Khalifa, founder of Islamic Speakers Bureau, Atlanta
Listen now
Description
Friday on Political Rewind: Since August of 2001, Soumaya Khalifa has worked through the Islamic Speakers Bureau to educate Georgians on the ins and outs of life as a Muslim woman in America. The panel Soumaya Khalifa, founder and Executive Director, Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - On Soumaya Khalifa's childhood, from Egypt to the U.S.. 9:00 - Khalifa founded the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta in August of 2001. 20:00 - What it means to be a Muslim in America. 33:00 - Americans frequently ask Muslim women if they're oppressed. 40:00 - On the conflict between Israel and Palestine. 46:00 - On antisemitism and Islamophobia.
More Episodes
Today on Political Rewind, election integrity is a hot issue for voters as the November general election approaches. Joining us on today’s show is the CEO of Fair Fight Action, one of the more prominent organizations to tackle election issues in recent years.
Published 04/16/24
Published 04/16/24
Political Rewind with Bill Nigut for July 17, 2020.
Published 04/16/24