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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 Chas Moore, founder of the Austin Justice Coalition and anti-racist activist in Austin, TX. Chas shares his story of exposure to deaths and incarceration at a young age and how those traumas shaped his beliefs and drive as an organizer. He talks about being directly exposed to overt racism for the first time in Austin and getting heavily involved in the city’s anti-racism organizing movement. Chas shares how the work of influential Black thinkers and activists as well as his faith have guided his activism. He also discusses challenges like funding, his goals for long-term change, and his hopes for a happier and more peaceful human experience.
Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes discussion of anti-Black racial slurs. These subjects will be discussed at 6:15-7:20 (in the transcript p. 2).
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Chas Moore
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rabert Sheppard
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 31, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Christian
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
Chas Moore
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Chas Moore, founder of the Austin Justice Coalition and anti-racist activist in Austin, TX. Chas shares his story of exposure to deaths and incarceration at a young age and how those traumas shaped his beliefs and drive as an organizer. He talks about being directly exposed to overt racism for the first time in Austin and getting heavily involved in the city’s anti-racism organizing movement. Chas shares how the work of influential Black thinkers and activists as well as his faith have guided his activism. He also discusses challenges like funding, his goals for long-term change, and his hopes for a happier and more peaceful human experience.
Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes discussion of anti-Black racial slurs. These subjects will be discussed at 6:15-7:20 (in the transcript p. 2).
Activism
Anti-racism
Austin Justice Coalition
Black Americans
Christianity
Christians
Community
Death
Diversity and inclusion
Family dynamics
Incarceration
Jesus Christ
Marginalized communities
Non-profits
Prison
Race
Racism
Student organizing
The University of Texas at Austin
Trauma
Trayvon Martin
TX - Austin
TX - Houston
Underserved communities
White supremacy
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Dublin Core
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Title
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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.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Duriba Khan
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Zubia Akhtar
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 4, 2019
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
Austin
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
North
Location
The location of the interview
In-person
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
Summary
This interview is with Duriba Khan, a Pakistani-Indian Muslim and recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. Duriba speaks about spending most of her youth going to Islamic school and the culture shock that came with the transition to college life. During undergrad, Duriba ran for student government, joined a number of organizations and even served as co-president of the Pakistani Student Association. Duriba also discusses navigating immigrant kid guilt when she decided to go against her parents’ wishes and apply to law school instead of medical school.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Duriba Khan
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Duriba Khan, a Pakistani-Indian Muslim and recent graduate from the University of Texas at Austin. Duriba speaks about spending most of her youth going to Islamic school and the culture shock that came with the transition to college life. During undergrad, Duriba ran for student government, joined a number of organizations and even served as co-president of the Pakistani Student Association. Duriba also discusses navigating immigrant kid guilt when she decided to go against her parents’ wishes and apply to law school instead of medical school.
Austin Peace Academy
Culture
Desis
Discrimination
Feminism
Hijab
Immigrant guilt
Indian-Americans
Law school
Muslim Students Association
Muslim women's experiences
Pakistani Student Association
Pakistani-Americans
Public Policy
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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Title
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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 Faegheh Shirazi, a professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at UT Austin. Faegheh talks about her family life and education in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, including her early exposure to education and religion prior to moving to the United States for college. She tells the story of her higher education and how she ultimately found her scholarly passions for textile history and Muslim women’s studies. Faegheh also discusses the areas in which she teaches and publishes, such as understanding the hijab in intersectional contexts and Muslim women’s lifestyles and leadership.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Faegheh Shirazi
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
June 18, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Shia
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
Baby Boomer
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Title
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Faegheh Shirazi
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Faegheh Shirazi, a professor in the Middle Eastern Studies Department at UT Austin. Faegheh talks about her family life and education in Iran before the Iranian Revolution, including her early exposure to education and religion prior to moving to the United States for college. She tells the story of her higher education and how she ultimately found her scholarly passions for textile history and Muslim women’s studies. Faegheh also discusses the areas in which she teaches and publishes, such as understanding the hijab in intersectional contexts and Muslim women’s lifestyles and leadership.
Culture
Culture shock
Education
Educators
Gender
Hijab
Holidays
Immigrants
Iran
Iran - Abadan
Iranian-Americans
Islam
Islamic Republic of Iran
Islamophobia
Kansas State University
Language
Muslims
Nowruz
Ohio State University
Pluralism
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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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 Hasan Abbas, a Pakistani first-generation American who works in accounting. Hasan talks about his interest in culture, from American pop culture to traditional Pakistani culture, and his continuing efforts to participate in and learn about both. He compares his experiences of different places, having lived in New York and Texas and visited Pakistan many times with his family. Hasan also shares how his religious, cultural, and family backgrounds influenced his life path and his values of empathy and respect for others.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Hasan Abbas
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Date
The date the interview was conducted
June 21, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Bhori
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
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Title
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Hasan Abbas
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Hasan Abbas, a Pakistani first-generation American who works in accounting. Hasan talks about his interest in culture, from American pop culture to traditional Pakistani culture, and his continuing efforts to participate in and learn about both. He compares his experiences of different places, having lived in New York and Texas and visited Pakistan many times with his family. Hasan also shares how his religious, cultural, and family backgrounds influenced his life path and his values of empathy and respect for others.
Accounting
Community
Culture
Culture shock
Dawoodi Bohra
Desis
Diversity and inclusion
First-generation Americans
Immigrant parents
Moving
Multicultural
Muslims
New York
Pakistan
Pakistani-Americans
Pop culture
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
TX - Houston
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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
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 Husaina Yusuf, a young Muslim woman who was born in California and raised in Texas. In this interview, she discusses her upbringing in Houston, the cultural dynamics of her religious sect, and her life experiences. Yusuf was raised as a Bohri Muslim, a subsect of Shia Islam. She shares stories of her family dynamic, her community, and observations of Bohri culture. She also discusses her experiences as a woman navigating gender roles in her religion and personal life.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Husaina Yusuf
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 2, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Bohri
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
South
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Husaina Yusuf
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Husaina Yusuf, a young Muslim woman who was born in California and raised in Texas. In this interview, she discusses her upbringing in Houston, the cultural dynamics of her religious sect, and her life experiences. Yusuf was raised as a Bohri Muslim, a subsect of Shia Islam. She shares stories of her family dynamic, her community, and observations of Bohri culture. She also discusses her experiences as a woman navigating gender roles in her religion and personal life.
California
Community
Dawoodi Bohra
Desis
Feminism
First-generation Americans
Gender
Immigrant parents
Islam
Marriage
Modern love
Muslims
Pakistan
Pakistani-Americans
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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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
<h4>Corona Chronicles</h4>
Description
An account of the resource
The Corona Chronicles collection explores and preserves the stories of religious leaders across Texas as they have maintained their communities and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Itzel Garcia, an indigenous Mexican-American who works in cultural education. Having grown up as part of a migrant family living in The Valley, Itzel speaks about how police brutality, alienation from American culture, and the legacy of colonization have all impacted her life. She shares her experience of connecting with the indigenous imagination and Mexica tradition through her work at Academia Cuauhtli, the impact that work has on her and the Latin American community in Austin, and how that work has shifted during the pandemic.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Itzel Garcia
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Aysha Moneer
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 16, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Mexica Religion
Mayan cosmovision
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin, Texas
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Location
The location of the interview
Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Generation Z
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
Itzel Garcia
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Itzel Garcia, an indigenous Mexican-American who works in cultural education. Having grown up as part of a migrant family living in The Valley, Itzel speaks about how police brutality, alienation from American culture, and the legacy of colonization have all impacted her life. She shares her experience of connecting with the indigenous imagination and Mexica tradition through her work at Academia Cuauhtli, the impact that work has on her and the Latin American community in Austin, and how that work has shifted during the pandemic.
Academia Cuauhtli
Capitalism
Community
Culture
Culture shock
Decolonization
Education
Educators
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
Immigration
Indigenous
Mexica danza
Mexican-Americans
Police brutality
The Río Grande Valley
The University of Texas at Austin
US/Mexico border
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with Lily Trieu, a first-generation Chinese-American and nonprofit director in Austin, TX. Lily shares her parents’ stories of coming to the US, living as a low-income family, and struggling with assimilation. She talks about her busy youth and her education. Lily describes her path from working in corporate marketing to working in policy advocacy and founding Asian Texans for Justice. She also shares her perspectives on anti-Asian racism and the needs of communities like hers.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Lily Trieu
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Victoria Ferrell-Ortiz
Date
The date the interview was conducted
October 13, 2022
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Spiritual
Atheist
Agnostic
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
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
Lily Trieu
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Lily Trieu, a first-generation Chinese-American and nonprofit director in Austin, TX. Lily shares her parents’ stories of coming to the US, living as a low-income family, and struggling with assimilation. She talks about her busy youth and her education. Lily describes her path from working in corporate marketing to working in policy advocacy and founding Asian Texans for Justice. She also shares her perspectives on anti-Asian racism and the needs of communities like hers.
Activism
Asian Texans for Justice
Assimilation
Chinese-Americans
COVID-19
Culture
Diversity and inclusion
Education
ESL (English as a second language)
Family dynamics
First-generation Americans
Immigrant parents
Immigration
Language
Model minorities
Politics
Race
Racism
Refugees
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Alief
TX - Austin
TX - Houston
TX - Sugar Land
Vietnam
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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
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 Maesha Meto, a public affairs grad student and activist in Austin, TX. Maesha talks about her childhood experiences as a young immigrant, such as learning English and feeling alienated from her peers. She shares stories of the Islamophobia she and her family experienced while she was growing up. She also talks about her political awakening and her activist involvement, including police reform work in New York City.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Maesha Meto
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
February 22, 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
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
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
Maesha Meto
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Maesha Meto, a public affairs grad student and activist in Austin, TX. Maesha talks about her childhood experiences as a young immigrant, such as learning English and feeling alienated from her peers. She shares stories of the Islamophobia she and her family experienced while she was growing up. She also talks about her political awakening and her activist involvement, including police reform work in New York City.
9/11
Activism
Bangladesh
Bangladeshi-Americans
Bullying
Community
Culture shock
Desis
Discrimination
Education
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Foster care
Immigrant parents
Immigrants
Immigration
Incarceration
Islam
Islamophobia
Language
Media
Moving
Muslims
New York
News
NY - The Bronx
Police reform
Qur'an
Social media
Students
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
Umrah
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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
<h4>Corona Chronicles</h4>
Description
An account of the resource
The Corona Chronicles collection explores and preserves the stories of religious leaders across Texas as they have maintained their communities and navigated the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Summary
This interview is with María Del Carmen Unda, a doctoral student and community organizer in Austin, Texas. Maria was born and raised in California, later moving to Texas when she enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin. Through relationships with her professors, Maria was exposed to activist movements in Austin, inspiring her to join as a program coordinator at Academia Cuauhtli, a weekend cultural revitalization school. Maria shares her experiences as an activist, teacher, and her perspective on decolonizing education for students. She also discusses the ways in which the pandemic has affected Academia Cuauhtli and the community.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
María Del Carmen Unda
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Aysha Moneer
Date
The date the interview was conducted
March 22, 2021
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Austin,Texas
Region
The region of Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
South
Location
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Zoom
Generation
Generation of the interviewee/narrator
Millennial
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
secular
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Title
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María Del Carmen Unda
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with María Del Carmen Unda, a doctoral student and community organizer in Austin, Texas. Maria was born and raised in California, later moving to Texas when she enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Texas at Austin. Through relationships with her professors, Maria was exposed to activist movements in Austin, inspiring her to join as a program coordinator at Academia Cuauhtli, a weekend cultural revitalization school. Maria shares her experiences as an activist, teacher, and her perspective on decolonizing education for students. She also discusses the ways in which the pandemic has affected Academia Cuauhtli and the community.
Academia Cuauhtli
California
Capitalism
Community
Decolonization
Educators
Indigenous
LatinX
Marginalized communities
Mexican-Americans
Social justice
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Austin
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Title
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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 Mehlam Bhuriwala, an activist with experience in a variety of organizing settings and a former employee of IDCL. Mehlam tells his story of growing up in Texas as a Pakistani-American and part of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, and how he navigated his senses of belonging and identity. He shares formative experiences of grappling with grief and mental health at a young age. He discusses involvement, such as high school debate club and college participation in United Students Against Sweatshops, that shaped his worldview and commitment to social justice. Mehlam also talks about his involvement in the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and his current work with Family Eldercare.<br /><br /><strong>Content Warning</strong>: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of suicidal ideation and psychiatric hospitalization. These subjects will be discussed at 23:01-24:29 (in the transcript p. 6).<br /><br />Content warnings are used to flag sensitive material, so readers and listeners can prepare to engage or disengage as they choose. To learn more please visit <a href="https://religionstx.omeka.net/our-approach">Our Approach</a> section.
Interviewee
The person(s) being interviewed
Mehlam Bhuriwala
Interviewer
The person(s) performing the interview
Rimsha Syed
Date
The date the interview was conducted
September 27, 2021
Religious Identity
The religious identity of the person who is being interviewed.
Muslim
Dawoodi Bohra
City
The city in Texas the person who is being interviewed is from
Montgomery
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
Generation Z
Dublin Core
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Title
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Mehlam Bhuriwala
Description
An account of the resource
This interview is with Mehlam Bhuriwala, an activist with experience in a variety of organizing settings and a former employee of IDCL. Mehlam tells his story of growing up in Texas as a Pakistani-American and part of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, and how he navigated his senses of belonging and identity. He shares formative experiences of grappling with grief and mental health at a young age. He discusses involvement, such as high school debate club and college participation in United Students Against Sweatshops, that shaped his worldview and commitment to social justice. Mehlam also talks about his involvement in the Palestinian Solidarity Committee and his current work with Family Eldercare. Content Warning: The following interview contains sensitive material. Please note that the interview includes description of suicidal ideation and psychiatric hospitalization. These subjects will be discussed at 23:01-24:29 (in the transcript p. 6). Content warnings are used to flag sensitive material, so readers and listeners can prepare to engage or disengage as they choose. To learn more please visit <a href="https://religionstx.omeka.net/our-approach">Our Approach</a> section.
Activism
AL - Montgomery
Belonging
Community
Conservatism
Dawoodi Bohra
Desis
Family dynamics
Family Eldercare
First-generation Americans
Grief
Gujarati
Immigrant parents
Islam
Labor
Mental health
Minorities
News
Non-profits
Organizers
Pakistani-Americans
Palestine Solidarity Committee
Palestinian solidarity
Shia Islam
Student organizers
The University of Texas at Austin
TX - Houston
United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS)
Urdu
Worker Rights Consortium (WRC)