April 29, 2021

Ayub Ayubi: My Life As A Former Ideological Extremist Ayub Ayubi is the founder and chairperson of Renaissance by Social Innovation in answer to violent extremism and radicalization. Ayub implements cultural conflict resolution skills and ample opportunity for dialogue, space and time for students on a global scale. Ayub works tirelessly as a researcher, trainer and facilitator […]

Samir Nomani: On the Transcendency of Hip-Hop Samir’s love for Hip-Hop music started at a young age.  Now, as Board Vice President of Music In Common, he works to empower communities through the power of music. My love for hip-hop started in elementary school. I was visiting my next door neighbor and heard music with a

Abdirizak Bihi: Community Development in Action Bihi fled from Somaliland due to war and conflict. In his eloquent story, he describes his journey to America, and how he remains committed to help his community overcome cultural and language barriers in Minneapolis. This story was recorded in partnership with StoryCorps and MALA. Production credits given to Sydey

Ali Hijazi: Challenges Through Adversities Growing up in a small city in California, I was always looked at as someone who was obviously different than everyone else. Being Lebanese American, it’s hard to make or even stay with friends with other people, and what hurt me the most is that I try too hard to