The Melanin Hijabi Podcast Aneesah Lawrence

Welcome to the Melanin Hijabi Podcast! Today's episode talks about one of the greatest pieces in Black literature The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X an Alex Haley. Bridging together the Black experience, books, and Islam, this review of the Autobiography of Malcolm X goes into depth of what might be the greatest Black individual of all time, one of which is often noted as ahead of his time. Malcolm X's life story exemplifies the power of Allah (SWT).

Word of Wisdom: Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

Where to find the Autobiography of Malcolm X

- Amazon.com

- Local Bookstore

- Thirftbooks.com

Welcome to the Melanin Hijabi Podcast!

Today's episode talks about all Black skin and what it means to be in a state of self-love as a Black person. As Black people, self-love may and should in many ways appear differently because we have experienced different struggles. Featured on the podcast today is the original poem 'Black Skin Says' by the host, Aneesah Lawrence. 

Word of Wisdom (from Black Skin Says, an original poem by Aneesah Lawrence):

"My Black skin knows how to say "I love you like no one else" 

My Black skin says "even if there are times when you do not love me, I will always love you."

Welcome to The Melanin Hijabi Podcast! The hiatus is finally over! This episode discusses the importance of Interfaith dialogue and the benefits of being aware of other religions. Disclaimer: for the purposes of this episode I only refer to the Abrahamic faiths when I discuss Interfaith. Cheers to season 2 of the podcast! 

Word of Wisdom: (Quran, Surah 49: Ayat 13) "O mankind, indeed we have created you from male and female and made you people's and tribes so that you may know one another."

Podcast Fact: (Uri.org - Interfaith Dialouge)

Welcome to The Melanin Hijabi Podcast! Ramadan Mubarak! This episode is led by our host, Aneesah, alongside special guest Elijah Pittman. In today's episode, we spoke about Ramadan and as the title entails, our experiences as young Black Muslims. Elijah provided this episode with a perspicacious outlook, especially with his dialogue on the term "Black Muslim" and whether or not it stands as a defining term or one used as a way to sow division.  

Although we are on our third guest episode, today's talk was by far the most natural/genuine. So like say on any guest episode, grab a seat, get some popcorn, connect your headphones, and enjoy listening to today's conversation on Ramadan and life as a Black Muslim from the perspective of two young Black Muslims.  

P.S. - This episode is the first part of The Melanin Hijab Podcast's "Life As a Black Muslim" segment. Join us next week for the second part featuring yet another amazing young Black Muslim Guest Information 

Elijah Pittman  

Elijah Pittman is a Black Muslim photographer who is extremely passionate about Black activism and believes strongly in the philosophy of developing organizations that are "For Black People By Black People." 

Check out some of Elijah's photography at elijahpittman.com 

Instagram: @e1jah Again, Ramadan Mubarak. 

For those who observe Ramadan InshaAllah, you are having a blessed Ramadan and you are able to make the most out of the last ten days/nights of this Ramadan!

Welcome to The Melanin Hijabi Podcast! Ramadan Mubarak!

This episode discusses why Muslim observe Ramadan & my personal story on how Allah (SWT) changed my life right before the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Mubarak and may Allah (SWT) accept all of your prayers and fast during this month!

Welcome to The Melanin Hijabi Podcast! HAPPY WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH!!!

Warning: This episode contains a lot of book spoiling, but not enough to the point where you wouldn't still enjoy the books if you read them! (Well... that might not be the case for one of the books). 

This episode discusses some of my favorite reads from 2021 including the following;

Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini

When You Were Everything by Ashley Woodfolk

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Row by J.R Johansson

All of the books can be purchased on Amazon, but if you are a bookworm on a budget they are on Thriftbooks as well :)

Word of Wisdom: Read a book a week to expand your vocabulary, perspective, and horizons. If not 1 book a week, maybe 2 a month!

Again, Happy Women's History Month everyone! Make sure that you make the most out of this month.