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Selma Demir: Being a Voice for Others Hip hop artist and community organizer Selma Demir shares her story of growing up between cultures and being a voice for others.

Tara Todras-Whitehill: Photojournalism and Storytelling in Digital Media Tara Todras-Whitehill shares her unique experience as a photojournalist and storytelling consultant, as well as her perspective on the storytelling power of digital media and its potential in achieving gender equality.

Natasha R. Johnson: Art, Activism, and Storytelling in Digital Media Originally from Brooklyn, Natasha R. Johnson shares her experience as an artist and activist, as well as her perspective on the power of storytelling in digital media and its potential in achieving gender equality.

Yasmeen Munasser: Tech, Career, and Storytelling in Digital Media Yasmeen Munasser shares her dedication to pursue her career in technology despite social pressures, as well as her perspective on the storytelling power of digital media and its potential in achieving gender equality.

Nazhah Khawaja: Not Fitting in a Box Nazhah Khawaja shares her story of motherhood, not fitting in a box, and the power of storytelling.

Khalil Ayed: Art, Activism, and Immigration Khalil Ayed shares his journey on how art and activism shaped his life, as well as his unique journey from Tunisia to the United States.

Taaha Mohamedali: Understanding What I Come From Educator and spoken word artist Taaha Mohamedali shares his story of coming to understand the complexities of his family relationships and his experience in mentoring youth.

Masood Malik: Providing a Platform for Change This story was produced in partnership with American Pakistan Foundation. I was born in Pakistan, and I came to the U.S. in the mid-seventies. I was born a Muslim but as I grew up and was able to think for myself, since then, I believe the most important

Farivar Tabatabaei: An Ongoing Journey *This story was collected and produced by Inspiring Iranians and has been reproduced by MALA with their permission.   I have truly learned that we are here to enable the Divine Purpose of the Universe to unfold. I see myself as having many different types of journeys in my life, and

*This story was produced in partnership with StoryCorps and American Pakistan Foundation (APF). I am here with the American Pakistan Foundation. I’ve been involved in various capacities with APF. I started out just as an intern and volunteer for about two years. And then from there, I had the opportunity to apply to the fellowship