1 10 1 https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51799/archive/files/d36fa24d662247fe49cf7c9095a21e22.jpeg?Expires=1790208000&Signature=L2Od79wUEcGT9LiKafbbHlkxd7r1pBu-k4WaY2jRcy9v2tbNR8RpnQUQHhz%7EoRUfTH%7EC7HBFHn9da0%7EGDCQaSGA5E01S5sf8-KWUFBhWpzSALvLomo6ymSoGlmm-MB9UGk7HGdV5ppFcvJakbDImbRiv4ze80ChRevm0xyblXlWwWoEQEXMAB0hg01CkEp7-bI2r-f409c7qNsFa4PWtNykm02VgfTAkrdX7ESwgd3irlw08FilcBE2rY58ZUhkRb6UWZOttqSraXxg6E5Y4p-5uomNWKv1-sOuYo0U7EcqhumSwcD-OepL-uWMp1Ojfd9dAkfIgaB46Vm8fIt3a0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM e803d41fdcd8156a76f40a1224f8b76b https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51799/archive/files/0de8508bbf7a74b4180eb73e7f0a79cb.mp3?Expires=1790208000&Signature=VTJ4vK4uHKSxQD-KyOiO7K-8heN2eAelyfr0N7hcouxP1DdWNPkNafR0m4IcrtpTyosdyuh007lYXVvScyAk5wh10UQds96Bx%7E8YfLIctI8GLzes9iwtcKDEYQqw9Boqwte1i0NaF37TfbUuCt2o4PG5OvO5SpJzD4AQYuvHBANKSgxHUAb6gNgwtt78wFdEpf4FTpJLoZqTtS-CjRuoxYvibu7n9a-19GLVFvUQljGrtOD1Ls%7EBktnP7vbi7aVAtqBWNvfBLNStdbpFpGSLXX4M6Qyf3v1tXem%7EdK4udmfANDT04qMz6GxrTfPobe79fA-m2GeNJN7ODIWT7wKn5A__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM f5a3d2b34d657a5ef01e8ba46f01555a https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/51799/archive/files/1eee08c3098c24e376520ea02ef3c67f.pdf?Expires=1790208000&Signature=G4kC6pyDjR5EsYlTgyT8189FDpFV1jnOujj5a5EtJekh5dSg-3h7zJrm1LMTTCbO7H3507xW-f%7EEPYjJMRml1j8EGjqrlY4VX%7E0tYqPFK%7E2%7EKDvnnrBxl2EBn9hHX4Xs54Dv%7ELzJfdWXPjoTKW0qO4FrEmxZaZx2ErVTEDGqvtrzIZ2D4dGRKog%7E420BTI2NJ4PJALp3AY3yiNIO742iO--iv5kcFmiMytdKiAygfytfKyOS2IhnIc1l4RByxs7vvKXVmJQxfLP1Cwm6Ry8yoXrY6fAIdtnFWo93715G%7EHoC8nEK39ry6IWC-RulizfRm%7EffPDbiMaZ5kRLA133tog__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 86f9f5bf43e7dd43fc6c4e7c36cacf61 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 Omar E, an employment discrimination lawyer in Houston, TX. Omar talks about growing up as a Muslim in the American south and discrimination he faced at a young age. He tells his story of being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union in order to secure the time and place to pray during high school. Omar also describes co-founding the organization Grassroot Islam, a virtual space for a diverse and inclusive Muslim community created to combat pandemic isolation. He discusses coming into his relationship with God on his own terms and learning from the spiritual journeys of others. Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed Omar E Interviewer The person(s) performing the interview Elizabeth M Date The date the interview was conducted January 18, 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 Houston 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Omar E Description An account of the resource This interview is with Omar E, an employment discrimination lawyer in Houston, TX. Omar talks about growing up as a Muslim in the American south and discrimination he faced at a young age. He tells his story of being represented by the American Civil Liberties Union in order to secure the time and place to pray during high school. Omar also describes co-founding the organization Grassroot Islam, a virtual space for a diverse and inclusive Muslim community created to combat pandemic isolation. He discusses coming into his relationship with God on his own terms and learning from the spiritual journeys of others. 9/11 Alabama American Civil Liberties Union Belonging Bullying California Community COVID-19 Culture shock Discrimination Egypt Egypt - Cairo Egyptian-Americans First-generation Americans Grassroot Islam Immigrant parents Interfaith Islam Islamophobia Legal professionals Muslim Students Association Muslims Non-profits Otherization Ramadan Texas A&M University TX - College Station Virtual services Writers