By Danyal Khan | Deputy Director
At MALA we have continued our mission to empower and uplift Muslim Americans by focusing on two key areas: cultural heritage preservation and advocacy for Muslim American civil rights. Through our partnership with the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA) and the Muslim American Heritage project, we have reached significant milestones that highlight the importance of recognizing and preserving the rich history and contributions of Muslim Americans.
Over the past few months, we have engaged with over 500 individuals across various states through our educational workshops and cultural events. These activities aim to raise awareness about the vital role Muslim Americans have played in shaping the nation. We hosted an interactive exhibition that showcased artifacts, stories, and achievements of Muslim Americans, bringing together a diverse audience and fostering greater understanding and appreciation of our shared history.
As we move forward, we are excited to continue expanding our outreach and educational programs. Our upcoming initiatives include a series of virtual seminars, where we will discuss the impact of Muslim Americans in various fields such as science, politics, and the arts. These seminars will provide a platform for young people to engage with history in a meaningful way and encourage them to become ambassadors of their heritage.
We highlight amazing Muslims on our social media channels to amplify the voices of those bringing real change to their communities. Some of those brave leaders include:
nities. Some of those brave leaders include:
Imam Abdullah Antepli | Duke University
Dr. Antepli’s work focuses on cross-religious and cross-cultural dialogue, with a focus on Jewish-Muslim relations.
Second Lt. Khady Ndiaye | Fort Liberty
The U.S. Army Cheif of Chaplians commissioned the first female Muslim Chaplain Candidate in the Army during a three-day event at Fort Liberty.
Akbar Hamid | Marketing and Communications Leader
Hamid guides many of the world’s largest brands as they enter into and navigate the web3 era and emerging metaverse worlds.
Naser “Nas” Mohamed
Naser is a physician from Qatar and a LGBT rights activist. In 2022, he became the first Qatari to publicly come out as a gay man.
We are grateful for the continued support of our donors and community members, whose contributions have made these programs possible. Together, we are making strides in ensuring that the stories and contributions of Muslim Americans are recognized, celebrated, and preserved for future generations.
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