Episode 22 Samira Abderahman On Black Iftars

Samira Abderahman Founder of the  Black Iftar movement Chats with us to talk about "How to Promote Cross-Cultural and Interfaith Understanding through Black Iftar and dispel the misconceptions about why she started Black Iftar and not to give the episode away its not for the reason(s) you may think. Samira Abderahman, thought of Black Iftar while prepping for the upcoming month of Ramadan last year. The feeling was so intense, that she couldn't put the idea in her mental folder of "good ideas that I'll come back to at some point in this lifetime."  She has organized community and cultural events since her early teens, and is proud to see the gatherings she started still continue many years later.  Ultimately, she is driven by a need to create genuine, worthwhile, and lasting relationships and communities. She is passionate about culture, wellness, and community building, and contributes to related organizations locally and nationally.  Samira brings experiences and best practices from a diverse range of industries, including the non-profit sector, community organizations, the music industry, and the tech world.  Samira, currently based in Chicago, holds a B.A. in Political Science from Southern Methodist University, specializing in African and Middle Eastern Studies.  To connect with Samira for future projects, workshops and fundraising, visit www.blackiftar.com  Please Like this episode, leave us a comment and Subscribe to our podcast! Be sure to tune in next week. This episode is brought to you by Be You In HD, LLC a business coaching company for Professional Muslim Women and the Not Without My Hijab Play currently on a 50 State Tour around the US. To find out more visit www.beyouinhd.com