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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Samira Abed, a Palestinian-American businesswoman living in Florida. Samira describes her youth in Brazil, her time in Palestine, and her immigration to the US after her marriage. She talks about raising her family in Texas and becoming a businesswoman. Samira shares about a car accident that left one of her sons permanently disabled and talks about how this affected her family. She also discusses her family’s experiences of Islamophobia after 9/11 and her relationship with Islam today.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Samira Abed
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
May 18, 2023
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Sunni
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Florida
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Out of state
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
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Title
A name given to the resource
Samira Abed
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Samira Abed, a Palestinian-American businesswoman living in Florida. Samira describes her youth in Brazil, her time in Palestine, and her immigration to the US after her marriage. She talks about raising her family in Texas and becoming a businesswoman. Samira shares about a car accident that left one of her sons permanently disabled and talks about how this affected her family. She also discusses her family’s experiences of Islamophobia after 9/11 and her relationship with Islam today.
9/11
Brazil
Business owners
Culture
Culture shock
Disabilities
Family dynamics
Florida
Gender
Global politics
Health
Immigrants
Immigration
Islam
Islamophobia
Israel
Muslims
New Jersey
Palestine
Palestinian-Americans
Puerto Rico
Sexism
TX - San Antonio
TX - Seguin
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
September 11, 20 Years Later
Description
An account of the resource
For many adults, September 11, 2001 is a date of profound significance, seared in American hearts and minds. Yet, twenty years later, young people of today have no memory of what transpired. And their lives have unfolded in an America deeply impacted and transformed by this event. This collection records the memories and experiences of Texans in response to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the subsequent events of the past twenty years.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Ramon Mejia, a veteran of the Marine Corps and anti-war organizer in Waxahachie, TX. Ramon describes his childhood in Oak Cliff, Dallas, leading up to his decision to join the Marines. He shares about his experience in the military, his deployment in Kuwait and Iraq, and being discharged for his health. He talks about his curiosity about Islam after deployment and his decision to convert. Ramon goes on to describe his work as an educator and organizer. He talks about how his intersecting identities influence the work he does, particularly in the post-9/11 United States.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Ramon Mejia
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Moureen Kaki
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 25, 2022
November 2, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Dallas
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
North
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Ramon Mejia
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Ramon Mejia, a veteran of the Marine Corps and anti-war organizer in Waxahachie, TX. Ramon describes his childhood in Oak Cliff, Dallas, leading up to his decision to join the Marines. He shares about his experience in the military, his deployment in Kuwait and Iraq, and being discharged for his health. He talks about his curiosity about Islam after deployment and his decision to convert. Ramon goes on to describe his work as an educator and organizer. He talks about how his intersecting identities influence the work he does, particularly in the post-9/11 United States.
9/11
About Face: Veterans Against The War
Community
Conversion
Converts
Disabilities
Education
Educators
Global politics
Grassroots Global Justice Alliance
Health
Iraq
Islam
Islamic Society of Greater Dayton
Islamophobia
Kuwait
Mental health
Mexican-Americans
Muslims
Organizers
Palestine
Palestinian solidarity
Politics
Race
Racism
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Dallas
TX - Oak Cliff
TX - Waxahachie
US Military
US politics
Veterans
War
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Amanda Veasy, co-founder of One Love Longview, a nonprofit resource center for unsheltered, uninsured, and underserved populations. Amanda talks about the rapid rise of her organization as a response to community needs for accessible mental and physical health care. She describes the changes in her religious experiences over time, including being spurred to leave the church over her unwillingness to condemn the LGBTQ community. Amanda also talks about her methods of helping effectively by putting the individual’s desires and consent first.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Amanda Veasy
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
February 18, 2022
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Longview
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Amanda Veasy
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Amanda Veasy, co-founder of One Love Longview, a nonprofit resource center for unsheltered, uninsured, and underserved populations. Amanda talks about the rapid rise of her organization as a response to community needs for accessible mental and physical health care. She describes the changes in her religious experiences over time, including being spurred to leave the church over her unwillingness to condemn the LGBTQ community. Amanda also talks about her methods of helping effectively by putting the individual’s desires and consent first.
Activism
Addiction
Allyship
Christianity
Christians
Community
Counseling
COVID-19
Disabilities
Family dynamics
George Floyd
Healthcare
Homelessness
Homophobia
LGBTQ+
Mental health
Non-profits
One Love Longview
Poverty
Racism
Unsheltered population
Volunteering
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Carrie Holley-Hurt, a seminarian studying at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Carrie tells the story of her history of activism and involvement, including her current work tracking and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas. She talks about how parenting a queer child has informed her fight for equal rights and gender affirming care for trans people. Heather also shares her experiences of both admiration for her child and fears for their safety.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Carrie Holley-Hurt
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Sopphey Vance
Date
The date the interview was conducted
August 5, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Unitarian Universalist
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Carrie Holley-Hurt
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Carrie Holley-Hurt, a seminarian studying at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Carrie tells the story of her history of activism and involvement, including her current work tracking and speaking out against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas. She talks about how parenting a queer child has informed her fight for equal rights and gender affirming care for trans people. Heather also shares her experiences of both admiration for her child and fears for their safety.
Activism
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Disabilities
Education
Family dynamics
Health coaching
Healthcare
Homophobia
LGBTQ+
Parenthood
Politics
Seminarians
Students
Transphobia
TX - Austin
Unitarian Universalists
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Texas Freeze
Description
An account of the resource
Texas Freeze is a unique collection created in the immediate aftermath of the polar vortex that devastated the lives of many Texans in February 2021. This community-based collection hears from working class people of color, community organizers across Texas, and essential workers. Many Texans were not prepared for the winter storm and felt abandoned by our elected officials, leaning on mutual aid networks to survive.
The Texas Freeze has fostered conversations about climate change, the electric grid system, emergency management, and the impact on underprivileged communities. Although the warm sunshine has returned, the storm’s remnants will haunt parts of the state for months or even years to come. The storm’s impact on finances, health and homes will not simply fade away.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Heather Malkawi, a seminarian studying at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Heather shares the story of her experiences living with and treating her epilepsy, including discerning the choice to pursue seminary and fighting for the legalization of medical marijuana. She talks about how the Texas Freeze kept her from receiving shipments of her medication, putting her at risk of seizures. She also speaks about her experiences volunteering to distribute water and home necessities with her church during the freeze.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Heather Malkawi
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Sopphey Vance
Date
The date the interview was conducted
August 4, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Unitarian Universalist
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation X
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Title
A name given to the resource
Heather Malkawi
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Heather Malkawi, a seminarian studying at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Heather shares the story of her experiences living with and treating her epilepsy, including discerning the choice to pursue seminary and fighting for the legalization of medical marijuana. She talks about how the Texas Freeze kept her from receiving shipments of her medication, putting her at risk of seizures. She also speaks about her experiences volunteering to distribute water and home necessities with her church during the freeze.
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Church of the Nazarene
Disabilities
Health
Healthcare
Medical marijuana
Medication
MI - Flint
Michigan
Seizures
Seminarians
Texas freeze
TX - Austin
Unitarian Universalists
Volunteering
Youth engagement
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Voices of Change
Description
An account of the resource
Activists and organizers all across Texas engage in meaningful work that is often not given enough recognition. The Voices of Change oral history project seeks to have conversations with community leaders and people who are part of grassroots movements about their background, goals, and commitment to making a difference. This collection aims to create a more inclusive Texas by amplifying underrepresented voices and giving space for marginalized communities to tell their stories on their own terms.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat liberation activist living in Marshall, TX. Amanda talks about the work that online activism involves, such as social media engagement, podcasting, and writing for various platforms. She discusses the problems of language in her activism, like the negative connotations many people have with concepts like fatness and disability. Amanda also explains how her conversion to Catholicism and exposure to incarnational theology helped her learn to celebrate her body and the bodies of others.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Amanda Martinez Beck
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Elizabeth Melton
Date
The date the interview was conducted
December 2, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
Catholic
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Marshall
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
East
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Amanda Martinez Beck
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Amanda Martinez Beck, a fat liberation activist living in Marshall, TX. Amanda talks about the work that online activism involves, such as social media engagement, podcasting, and writing for various platforms. She discusses the problems of language in her activism, like the negative connotations many people have with concepts like fatness and disability. Amanda also explains how her conversion to Catholicism and exposure to incarnational theology helped her learn to celebrate her body and the bodies of others.
Accessibility
Activism
Baylor University
Catholicism
Catholics
Christian scripture
Christians
Conversion
Disabilities
Evangelicalism
Family dynamics
Fat liberation
Fatphobia
First-generation Americans
Jesus Christ
Social justice
TX - Longview
TX - Marshall
Writers
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Texas Freeze
Description
An account of the resource
Texas Freeze is a unique collection created in the immediate aftermath of the polar vortex that devastated the lives of many Texans in February 2021. This community-based collection hears from working class people of color, community organizers across Texas, and essential workers. Many Texans were not prepared for the winter storm and felt abandoned by our elected officials, leaning on mutual aid networks to survive.
The Texas Freeze has fostered conversations about climate change, the electric grid system, emergency management, and the impact on underprivileged communities. Although the warm sunshine has returned, the storm’s remnants will haunt parts of the state for months or even years to come. The storm’s impact on finances, health and homes will not simply fade away.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Emily Nash, a case manager and aspiring social worker in Austin. Emily reflects on her upbringing, including growing up lower class and the influences that caused her to pursue social work as a career. She discusses her current job as a case manager for elderly and disabled clients in Austin. Emily talks about how the Texas Freeze impacted the health and safety of her clients, as well as its impact on her own mental health and the state at large.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Emily Nash
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 20, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Agnostic
Spiritual
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Central
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Emily Nash
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Emily Nash, a case manager and aspiring social worker in Austin. Emily reflects on her upbringing, including growing up lower class and the influences that caused her to pursue social work as a career. She discusses her current job as a case manager for elderly and disabled clients in Austin. Emily talks about how the Texas Freeze impacted the health and safety of her clients, as well as its impact on her own mental health and the state at large.
COVID-19
Culture shock
Disabilities
Family dynamics
Honduran-Americans
Honduras
Immigrant parents
Language
Marginalized communities
Mental health
Mutual aid
Social workers
Socio-economic class
Spanish
Texas freeze
The University of Houston
The University of Texas
TX - Austin
Wealth inequality
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Muslim Voices
Subject
The topic of the resource
Subject line
Description
An account of the resource
Muslim Voices is a community-based oral history project that records stories of the multifaceted lives of Muslims in Texas.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Qusay Hussein, an Iraqi former refugee who fled his native country to Jordan after losing his vision after a bomb blast detonation in Baghdad. After working with Doctors Without Borders in Jordan, Hussein moved to Austin, Texas in 2012. Hussein credits groups like Interfaith Action of Central Texas for supporting him through his transition. He now studies at the University of Texas at Austin and hopes to uplift those in need of help as a psychologist and motivational speaker.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Qusay Hussein
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Date
The date the interview was conducted
April 24, 2019
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Location
The location of the interview
In-person
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Qusay Hussein
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Qusay Hussein, an Iraqi former refugee who fled his native country to Jordan after losing his vision after a bomb blast detonation in Baghdad. After working with Doctors Without Borders in Jordan, Hussein moved to Austin, Texas in 2012. Hussein credits groups like Interfaith Action of Central Texas for supporting him through his transition. He now studies at the University of Texas at Austin and hopes to uplift those in need of help as a psychologist and motivational speaker.
Disabilities
Doctors Without Borders
Faith
Interfaith Action of Central Texas
Iraq
Migrant
Muslims
Texas
TX - Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Visually impaired