American Muslim Project

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American Muslim Project

American Muslim Project is a weekly podcast featuring Muslims shaping America. For nearly 500 years, Muslims have had a presence in North America and have made lasting contributions to American life, culture, and history. In each episode, our podcast elevates unique Muslim voices and explores how they are currently influencing the American experience. American Muslim Project is produced by Rifelion Media. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy   

  1. FEB 29

    Changemaking With Muslim Counterpublics Lab & Community with “Hudson, America” Documentary

    Asad discusses the recent act of protest by Aaron Bushnell. Later filmmaker Geoffery Hug and documentary subject Jahed Miah discuss “Hudson, America” (2022), and Dr. Maha Hilal discusses The Muslim Counterpublics Lab. Learn more about “Hudson, America” here: https://hudsonamerica.org/ Learn more about Muslim Counterpublics Lab here: https://www.muslimcounterpublicslab.org/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    33 min

  2. FEB 22

    Muslim Filmmakers on Sundance

    Asad interviews two filmmakers from the Islamic Scholarship Fund’s cohort attending the Sundance Film Festival. Learn more about Samia Khan’s work here: https://railbedproductions.com/about Connect with Akram Shibly on X here: https://twitter.com/akramshibly?lang=en Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    27 min

  3. FEB 15

    The Audacity of Gen Z, Muslims on Screen, and Neebz Cancelled

    Israel launches attacks on Rafah, the last “safe zone” in Gaza. The stabbing of a Palestinian-American in Austin meets the definition of a hate crime according to the police. The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times post some questionable (Islamophobic) opinion pieces. And Selma Blair posts Islamophobic and xenophobic comments on Instagram. Sam Gill, President and CEO of the Doris Duke Foundation, writes an opinion piece on Hollywood’s Responsibility in Combating Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism. Guest Neebz (WatchWithNeebz) discusses the removal of his TikTok account and his hope in the future with Gen Z. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: Body of 6-year-old killed in ‘deliberate’ Israeli fire found after 12 days | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/10/body-of-6-year-old-killed-in-deliberate-israeli-fire-found-after-12-days  Austin stabbing of Palestinian-American meets hate crime standard, police say - | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/02/08/austin-stabbing-hate-crime-palestine/  Israel Strikes Rafah, and a Super Bowl Surprise | NYT | https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/12/podcasts/israel-rafah-super-bowl.html  Israel kills dozens in Rafah strikes, frees two captives | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/12/israel-strikes-rafah-says-two-captives-freed  Understanding the Middle East Through the Animal Kingdom | NYT | https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/01/30/opinion/thepoint#friedman-middle-east-animals  Welcome to Dearborn, America’s Jihad Capital | WSJ | https://www.wsj.com/articles/welcome-to-dearborn-americas-jihad-capital-pro-hamas-michigan-counterterrorism-a99dba38  Michigan city ramps up security after op-ed calls it ‘America’s jihad capital’ | AP News | https://apnews.com/article/dearborn-michigan-wall-street-journal-jihad-islamophobia-8c9ed0029ab21e6cd134b15f121b833a Biden condemns ‘anti-Arab hate’ after Wall Street Journal op-ed labels Michigan city ‘America’s jihad capital’ | The Hill | https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/4448494-biden-condemns-anti-arab-hate-after-wall-street-journal-op-ed-labels-michigan-city-americas-jihad-capital/ Selma Blair Called Out for Saying ‘Islam Has Destroyed Muslim Countries’ | Yahoo News | https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/selma-blair-called-saying-islam-011119453.html  Muslim Representation in Hollywood Can Help Combat Islamophobia | The Hollywood Reporter | https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/muslim-representation-hollywood-islamophobia-1235820454/  Hollywood’s Responsibility in Combating Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/hollywoods-responsibility-in-combating-islamophobia-and-anti-semitism/  Follow Neebz on Instagram @watchwithneebz Follow Neebz on his new TikTok @WatchWithNeebz2 Check out the Salaam Nerds Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fnHFob9WJa5ZZNyCFJC2a?si=669887f41be44735  Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min

  4. FEB 8

    Grassroots Campaigning with Qasim Rashid & Searching for Muslim Representation at the Emmys

    Qasim Rashid discusses his congressional campaign, representation to reflect reality, and his fundraising without corporate donations. Dr. Uzma Jafri and co-founder Zaiba Hasan talk about their organization, the HAWA Collective, and their mission to help prevent podfade in women independent podcasters. Finally, contributor Maryam delivers her analysis on the lack of Muslim representation at the Emmys, especially from Muslim women. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: Introducing the 1st ever Emaan Entrepreneur Expo Event | Mommying While Muslim and the HAWA Collective | https://www.instagram.com/mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast/p/C2SheX9sqnt/  Muslim Actors at the Emmys: Where is Our Recognition? | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/24-muslim-actors-at-the-emmys-where-is-our-recognition/  Learn more about Qasim Rashid and his platform: https://qasimrashid.com/issues/  Learn more about the HAWA Collective: https://www.hawacollective.org/ Follow Zaiba and Uzma’s podcast Mommying While Muslim: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    31 min

  5. FEB 1

    Insights on ICJ Gaza Ruling, Michigan Muslims Reject Biden & Ramadan Celebrations With M.O. Yuksel

    The news today: International Court of Justice orders Israel to prevent genocide, Michigan Muslims cancel on Biden, while Canadian Muslims and Arabs push back on PM Trudeau and the Canadian government’s response to the ICJ ruling. Muslim foster homes are needed in Michigan while a Canadian woman’s court case challenges the country’s ban on adoptions from certain Muslim countries. The Marvels comes to Disney+, a new exhibit shows at the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, and Spaghettifish Productions puts on a charity comedy show for Palestinean aid. Guest author M.O. Yuksel discusses the importance of representation in children’s books and how she wrote five books about Muslims around the world and their various holiday celebrations.  For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: ICJ orders Israel to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza | Al Jazeera | https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/26/icj-fails-to-order-ceasefire-but-says-israel-must-prevent-genocide-in-gaza  Muslim advocates condemn Canada's ICJ stance | CTV News | https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/c2856284-muslim-advocates-condemn-canada-s-icj-stance  Michigan Muslim, Arab leaders rebuff Biden campaign | ABC News | https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/michigan-muslim-arab-leaders-cancel-meeting-biden-campaign/story?id=106720208  Arab leaders in Michigan decline meeting with Biden campaign team amid Israel-Hamas War backlash | CBS Detroit | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONGQmVRfCgo  Muslim foster children in Michigan need homes, mentors | WDET | https://wdet.org/2024/01/26/muslim-foster-children-in-michigan-need-homes-mentors/  Canada's ban on adoptions from some Muslim countries faces court challenge | CBC News | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3tlblu7KJ4  New Exhibition at Shangri La Museum Blends Hawaiian Perspectives With Islamic Art | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/new-exhibition-at-shangri-la-museum-blends-hawaiian-perspectives-with-islamic-art/  “The Marvels” Seeks a Second Chance at Glory on Disney+ | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/the-marvels-seeks-a-second-chance-at-glory-on-disney/  Palestine Fundraiser Comedy Show | Fann | https://www.createfann.com/must-see-comedy-show-raises-funds-for-palestine/  Check out Mindy Yuksel on Instagram @moyuksel.author And find out more about Mindy’s upcoming books "Ramadan Kareem" and "Sami’s Special Gift": https://www.moyuksel.com/ Check out Spaghettifish Productions on Instagram @spaghettifishproductions Produced by Rifelion Media Hosted by Asad Butt Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    29 min

  6. JAN 25

    Threats against Muslims on Social Media, Real World Hate Speech by Obama Official & Free Speech on Campus with Eman Abdelhadi

    The news today: Jews, Muslims and Arabs face threats of violence over social media, pro-Palestinian protesters attacked, Palestinian-American shooting survivors speak up, ex-Obama official gets out of hate crime charges, Florida Marriott cancels Muslim conference, UChicago faculty members form chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine, Film Workers for Palestine protest at Sundance, Doris Duke Foundation awards $6 million in grants to Muslim Creators, ISF Opens Scholarships for Muslim American Students in Media and Politics, and we hear all about Muslim House 2024. Guest Eman Abdelhadi discusses life on campus for Palestinian Americans today. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: Threats against Jews, Muslims and Arabs continue on social media: DHS bulletin | ABC News | https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/threats-jews-muslims-arabs-continue-social-media-dhs/story?id=106291629  Pro-Palestinian protesters say they were attacked with stink bomb at Columbia University | The Hill| https://thehill.com/homenews/education/4422747-pro-palestinian-protestors-say-they-were-attacked-with-stink-bomb-at-columbia-university/  Palestinian-American survivors speaks out on Vermont shooting | NBC News | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhq4GBNwx4w Ex-Obama official reaches deal to avoid prosecution for racist abuse of NYC food truck vendor | The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/hate-crime-food-truck-obama-official-b2481185.html  Coral Springs Marriott cancels Muslim conference, organizers call move "racist" | CBS Miami | https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/coral-springs-marriott-cancels-muslim-conference-organizers-call-move-racist/  UChicago faculty members form chapter of Faculty for Justice in Palestine | FJP | https://fjpuchicago.noblogs.org/post/2024/01/16/press-release/  Film Workers for Palestine Takes to Sundance, as Prominent Filmmakers Speak Out Against War | Democracy Now | https://www.democracynow.org/2024/1/22/headlines/film_workers_for_palestine_takes_to_sundance_as_prominent_filmmakers_speak_out_against_war#:~:text=Over%20700%20film%20workers%20have,Mira%20Nair%3B%20and%20Finnish%20director  Cinema, Comedy and Cancel Culture — The Muslim House at Sundance 2024 | CreateFann.com | https://www.createfann.com/comedy-cancel-culture-and-critical-thinking-the-muslim-house-at-sundance-2024/  ISF Opens Scholarship Applications for Muslim American Students in Media and Politics | CreateFann.com | https://www.createfann.com/isf-opens-scholarship-applications-for-muslim-american-students-in-media-and-politics/  U.S. Muslim Creators Receive $6 Million Boost from Doris Duke Foundation | CreateFann.com | https://www.createfann.com/u-s-muslim-creators-receive-6-million-boost-from-doris-duke-foundation/  How U.S. Muslims Have Transformed in the 20 Years Since 9/11—and What It Means in the Wake of 10/7 | In These Times | https://inthesetimes.com/article/muslims-palestine-islamophobia-palestine-israel-gaza Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. You can connect with Nadia at Naz Consulting: https://www.nazconsultants.com/ Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    36 min

  7. JAN 18

    Presidential Hopeful Speaks Up for Gaza, Candidate Faces Islamophobia, and Mosquers Opening Credits

    Siblings Asad and Nadia Butt delve into a range of topics from global protests in support of Palestine and Cornel West's Martin Luther King Jr. Day solidarity speech, Trump’s big election polling updates, bias faced by presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, and controversial actions by a Texas GOP activist. They also discuss CAIR’s efforts in a police officer's victory in a discrimination lawsuit and they introduce listeners listeners to Qariyb, a Muslim community events calendar. Finally, they share a clip from the Halal Gap podcast covering the Mosquers Opening Credits event. For more information on the topics discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles and websites: March for Gaza: At D.C. rally, thousands demand war cease-fire | The Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/01/13/march-for-gaza-dc-rally-israel-hamas-war/ | Global News | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxf-7wIzSCo |  Professor Cornel West delivers passionate plea for Palestinian rights in Washington DC rally | Middle East Eye | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzQIy0d52rA The sermon where MLK spoke candidly on the Arab-Israeli conflict | Washington Post | https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2024/01/15/martin-luther-king-israel-palestinians/ Cornel West courts Muslim and Arab-American voters in quest for presidency | ABC News | https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/cornel-west-courts-muslim-arab-american-voters-quest/story?id=106109608 Voter tells Vivek Ramaswamy’s wife that Iowans don’t support him because ‘they think he’s Muslim’ | The Independent | https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/vivek-ramaswamy-iowa-muslim-wife-b2478270.html Texas GOP activist blasts Dade Phelan for being “pro-Muslim” | The Texas Tribune | https://www.texastribune.org/2023/12/24/texas-conservative-muslim-mailer-ramadan-dade-phelan/ Muslim former North Chicago officer who says he was called 'terrorist' by fellow officers wins almost $500K settlement | Lake and McHenry County Scanner | https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2024/01/15/muslim-former-north-chicago-officer-who-says-he-was-called-terrorist-by-fellow-officers-wins-almost-500k-settlement/ Qariyb - The Go-To Events Calendar for the Muslim Community | https://www.qariyb.com/ Episode 52 - Opening Credits 2023 Panel | The Mosquers | https://www.themosquers.com/the-halal-gap/2024/1/8/episode-52-opening-credits-2023-panel Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. You can connect with Nadia at Naz Consulting: https://www.nazconsultants.com/ Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  8. JAN 11

    Ceasefire Protests Disrupt Biden; Ramy Youssef at Golden Globes; Combating Workplace, School Islamophobia, Antisemitism

    In this new season kick-off of the American Muslim Project, host Asad Butt and his guest/sister Nadia Butt discuss important issues facing the American Muslim community today. Asad and Nadia dig deep into critical topics such as the impact of the war on Gaza on American Muslims, political inclinations in the upcoming elections and the potential effects on the Biden campaign, and workplace challenges as Muslims. They share their thoughts on Open AI CEO Sam Altman's comments about Islamophobia and antisemitism in the workplace as well as a teacher said to have threatened students using Islamaphobic rhetoric as well as the recent killing of Imam Hassan Sharif. They also discuss Ramy Youssef's call for a ceasefire to the war on Gaza at the Golden Globes. The episode ends with a look toward the future election season, anticipation of the awards season, and the hopes for more people advocating for a ceasefire. For more information on the news discussed in this episode, you can visit the following articles: Across U.S., these young Muslims are leading pro-Palestinian protests - The Washington Post - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/12/25/palestinian-protests-muslim-american-activists/ President Biden speech interrupted by protestors shouting 'Free Palestine' - YouTube News 19 WLTX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZabxzTP9oO0&list=RDNSZabxzTP9oO0&start_radio=1 Arab, Muslim Americans could abandon Biden, Democrats, warn advocates | The Hill - https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4356645-arab-muslim-americans-could-abandon-biden-democrats-warn-advocates/ OpenAI boss Sam Altman says Muslims in tech world fear retaliation in speaking up | Reuters - https://www.reuters.com/technology/openai-boss-sam-altman-says-muslims-tech-world-fear-retaliation-speaking-up-2024-01-05/ Murder of NJ imam puts Muslim community on edge | Video | NJ Spotlight News - https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/murder-of-nj-imam-puts-muslim-community-on-edge/ & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGVLDet16HE Teacher accused of threatening to behead student over Israeli flag comments ‘no longer an employee’ at school, district says | CNN - https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/us/georgia-teacher-arrested-threatening-muslim-student-israeli-flag/index.https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/us/georgia-teacher-arrested-threatening-muslim-student-israeli-flag/index.html#:~:text=A%20Georgia%20teacher%20who%20was,the%20incident%20happened%2C%20officials%20said. Ramy Youssef Calls for Cease-Fire, Roasts Jeremy Allen White & Kisses Mark Ruffalo at the 2024 Golden Globes - https://www.createfann.com/ramy-youssef-calls-for-cease-fire-roasts-jeremy-allen-white-kisses-mark-ruffalo-at-the-2024-golden-globes/ Produced by Rifelion Media. Hosted by Asad Butt. You can connect with Nadia at Naz Consulting: https://www.nazconsultants.com/ Edited by Ari Mathae Music by Simon Hutchinson Aditional Images can be found: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:04-30-2006._Russia,_Moscow_Zoo._Brown_bear._img-03.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bear_(TV_series) For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com.    We wanna make the podcast even better; help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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American Muslim Project is a weekly podcast featuring Muslims shaping America. For nearly 500 years, Muslims have had a presence in North America and have made lasting contributions to American life, culture, and history. In each episode, our podcast elevates unique Muslim voices and explores how they are currently influencing the American experience. American Muslim Project is produced by Rifelion Media. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com   We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4   Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy   

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  • Creator
    Rifelion Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Rifelion LLC
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    American Muslim Project

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