Podcast appearances and mentions of Mona Haydar

Today, June 6, 2024, we're celebrating the release of SAND's new film Where Olive Trees Weep. And to celebrate the launch of the film, we welcome you to Donate and Watch the film by visiting WhereOliveTreesWeep.com. Donating to watch the film will also enroll you in a 21-day online event called “The World People's Premiere” which happening online from June 6-27 with conversations, music, poetry, and . And you can donate to watch the film and sign up to watch all the conversations with speakers such as, Ashira Darwish (star of the film), Dr. Gabor Maté, Angela Davis, V, Daniel Foor, Dareer Tatour, Ilan Pappé, Michael McBride, Mona Haydar, Norman Finkelstein, Pir Zia Inyat Khan, Neta Golan, Tara Brach, and directors of the film, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. Whom we also interview on episode #86 if you want to hear more of the story and vision on the film. The film gives background to the current crisis in Israel/Palestine and brings to light the lives of people we met on our 2022 journey in the occupied West Bank. Their universally human stories speak of intergenerational pain, trauma and resilience. We hope they touch your heart, stir compassion and understanding, and give rise to a pursuit for justice. For without justice, peace remains an empty slogan. Cinema can be a powerful force for change. Our aim is, beyond mere education, to truly move hearts and minds and inspire audiences to echo the calls for freedom, equality and dignity that have gone unanswered for far too long. The film is our modest contribution towards our dream for an end to the occupation in Palestine, the attainment of equal rights and fair treatment for Palestinian people, and the spreading of healing for all intergenerational cycles of trauma in the region. https://whereolivetreesweep.com/

A recording of excerpts from a live SAND Community Gathering hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. In these times of unbearable anguish, as the already beleaguered Palestinian community is being massacred and starved before our astonished eyes, our own grieving flows into the sea of human suffering and we remember that we belong to each other. Mirabai Starr is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught Philosophy and World Religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog. A certified bereavement counselor, Mirabai helps mourners harness the transformational power of loss. Her latest book, WILD MERCY: Living the Fierce & Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, was named one of the “Best Books of 2019”. She lives with her extended family in the mountains of northern New Mexico. Mona Haydar is a young Muslim Syrian-American poet, musician, workshop leader and speaker who gained global recognition through her “Ask A Muslim” project and the viral hip-hop music video “Hijabi (Wrap My Hijab).” Her debut EP “Barbarican” addresses global patriarchy, orientalism, immigration policy, white supremacy, and suicide. A Master's graduate in Theology from Union Theological Seminary, Mona speaks at churches, synagogues, universities and international forums, engaging audiences on art, Islam, feminism, hip hop, theology, and interfaith dialogue. Topics 00:00 — Introduction 06:52 — Mirabai's Introduction 16:42 — Mona's Introduction 21:06 — Interfaith Teachings on Grief 32:40 — Islamic Teachings on Grief 41:58 — The Grief of Loss 50:11 — Closing Prayer 55:58 — Song from Desiree Dawson & Mona Hayder Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member: Also mentioned in this episode is SAND's Fundraiser to help relocate a family from the Genocide in Gaza.

In this episode Lyla June and Mona Haydar discuss the similarities between Turtle Island and the various cultures of Islam. Their discussion covers treating animals with honor, the importance of Creator, and the characterization of "savages," as an imperial framing used to justify the extraction of their homelands' resources. Their conversation also reviews the ways in which European forces have appropriated their culture's global contributions-- America's democracy for instance was deeply influenced by the Haudenosaunee Indigenous Confederacy; European sciences were heavily influenced by pre-inquisition Islamic universities; and Arabian horses were co-opted and retitled as European horses. Join us for this fascinating conversation! .Follow Mona on Instagram at @themostmona or visit her website www.monahaydar.com (http://www.monahaydar.com).

Today on Boston Public Radio: NBC Political Director Chuck Todd discussed Nikki Haley jumping into the 2024 Presidential race, and other news as twe head into election season. Then, we opened the lines to discuss Bing's new search engine, powered by Chat-GPT, off of Kevin Roose's reporting in the New York Times. For the remainder of the show, we replayed conversations with: author Ben Shattuck; comedian Jenny Slate; naturalist and author Sy Montgomery; Mona Haydar & Sebastian Robins on their PBS show The Great Muslim American Road Trip; and musician Red Shaydez.

In this live SAND Conference talk she offers some beautiful sacred wisdom from her Islamic tradition with that special Science and Nonduality flavor weaving her talk through the ancient and the modern, the light and dark in this talk. In this talk she leads the live audience in some breathwork, chanting, and singing, so we invite you to tone along wherever you're listening. She touches into: Heart consciousness Sacred Rhythmic Vibrations Resonance Becoming Beauty And experiencing the infinite And after the talk we have a special musical treat. Mona is a renowned recording artist and performer. And we'll be featuring her song, “Hijabi (Wrap my Hijab)” after the talk so stick around for that! Mona Hayder is a rapper, poet, activist, meditator, and speaker. She practices a life of sacred activist, contemplating and advocacy for living gently upon the Earth. She offers concerts, workshops, and leads retreats and gives lectures at universities all over the world. monahaydar.com

PBS invites viewers to buckle up for a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 in THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP. The new three-part documentary series follows a young Muslim American couple — rapper-activist Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins — as they explore America's “Mother Road” and its surrounding Muslim communities on a 2,500-mile drive from Chicago to Los Angeles. Although they are practicing Muslims — Mona is Syrian American and Sebastian converted after meeting Mona — the couple, like most Americans, are unfamiliar with Islam's deeps roots in America. This road trip is an opportunity for them not only to experience the breathtaking panoramas and iconic roadside attractions that have made Route 66 famous, but also to learn more about the history of their faith and what it means to be Muslim in America today. Making more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian meet authors, entrepreneurs, students and others, including Muhammad Ali's daughter Maryam Ali in Chicago; Bosnian immigrants and restaurant owners Sulejman and Emmina Grbic in St. Louis; jazz musician Leon Rollerson in Tulsa; and award-winning actor and writer Amir Abdullah in Pasadena. Their conversations uncover the deep roots and impact of Islam and Muslims in American history and culture. By the time they reach the West Coast, the couple have a better understanding of themselves, their relationship and the centuries-long Muslim experience in America.

PBS invites viewers to buckle up for a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 in THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP. The new three-part documentary series follows a young Muslim American couple — rapper-activist Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins — as they explore America's “Mother Road” and its surrounding Muslim communities on a 2,500-mile drive from Chicago to Los Angeles. Although they are practicing Muslims — Mona is Syrian American and Sebastian converted after meeting Mona — the couple, like most Americans, are unfamiliar with Islam's deeps roots in America. This road trip is an opportunity for them not only to experience the breathtaking panoramas and iconic roadside attractions that have made Route 66 famous, but also to learn more about the history of their faith and what it means to be Muslim in America today. Making more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian meet authors, entrepreneurs, students and others, including Muhammad Ali's daughter Maryam Ali in Chicago; Bosnian immigrants and restaurant owners Sulejman and Emmina Grbic in St. Louis; jazz musician Leon Rollerson in Tulsa; and award-winning actor and writer Amir Abdullah in Pasadena. Their conversations uncover the deep roots and impact of Islam and Muslims in American history and culture. By the time they reach the West Coast, the couple have a better understanding of themselves, their relationship and the centuries-long Muslim experience in America.

PBS invites viewers to buckle up for a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 in THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP. The new three-part documentary series follows a young Muslim American couple — rapper-activist Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins — as they explore America's “Mother Road” and its surrounding Muslim communities on a 2,500-mile drive from Chicago to Los Angeles.Although they are practicing Muslims — Mona is Syrian American and Sebastian converted after meeting Mona — the couple, like most Americans, are unfamiliar with Islam's deeps roots in America. This road trip is an opportunity for them not only to experience the breathtaking panoramas and iconic roadside attractions that have made Route 66 famous, but also to learn more about the history of their faith and what it means to be Muslim in America today. Making more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian meet authors, entrepreneurs, students and others, including Muhammad Ali's daughter Maryam Ali in Chicago; Bosnian immigrants and restaurant owners Sulejman and Emmina Grbic in St. Louis; jazz musician Leon Rollerson in Tulsa; and award-winning actor and writer Amir Abdullah in Pasadena. Their conversations uncover the deep roots and impact of Islam and Muslims in American history and culture. By the time they reach the West Coast, the couple have a better understanding of themselves, their relationship and the centuries-long Muslim experience in America.

Today on Boston Public Radio we're on tape, bringing you some of our favorite conversations from recent years: We begin today's on-tape show by revisiting the state auditor candidates' debate on Greater Boston, with Democratic candidates – State senator Diana DiZoglio and transportation advocate, Chris Dempsey. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins talk about their PBS series, “The Great Muslim American Road Trip.” ESPN's Howard Bryant discusses the life and legacy of Celtics great Bill Russell. We replay a 2018 conversation with author Salman Rushdie on his modern day Don Quixote, “Quichotte.” Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker shares his experiences making new friends as an adult in his memoir, “We Need to Hang Out: A Memoir of Making Friends." Behavioral economist Michael Norton shares his latest research on friendship and human behavior.

 | We want to make sure you don't miss catching up on all the episodes of THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP following Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins along historic Route 66, exploring Islam's deep roots in America. This series highlights the diversity of Muslims across the nation and thereby, the world.  So we're publishing it AGAIN to make sure you go back to PBS to watch it with the kids. Share it with your friends tonight! | Watch The Great American Muslim Road Trip streaming: pbs.org Follow Mona Haydar on IG: @themostmona Learn more about Estevanico Mustafa Azemmouri: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/estevanico Additional reading on Muslim American Black History: Islam's Black Slaves : The History of Africa's Other Black Diaspora by Ronald Segal Mona's book recommendation: My Soul is a Woman by Annmarie Schimmel Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.com Email: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.com FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim group IG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1wSupport the show

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by asking listeners if they support the proposed return of happy hour in Mass. Michael Curry talks about recent white supremacist activity in Boston and the racial discrepancies in Mass. healthcare surrounding abortion and COVID-19. Curry is chair of the NAACP Advocacy and Policy Committee, and is president and CEO of the Mass. League of Community Health Centers. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins reflect on their experience road tripping across Route 66, including the communities they met, the history they encountered, and how their upbringings and backgrounds as Muslim Americans influence their perspectives and storytelling. Haydar is a rapper, poet, activist and chaplain. Robins is an educator and chaplain. Together, they host the PBS series "The Great Muslim American Road Trip." Jimmy Liang discusses his journey from being brought up by a food-loving family to owning the largest Asian food group in Mass., what it takes to design a restaurant today, and how the food culture in Boston and its surrounding cities is changing. Liang is the founder, CEO, and chef of the JP Fuji group. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett Price talks about a recent incident involving a Sesame Place character's racist behavior toward children and the city's response to recent white supremacist activity in Boston. Monroe is a syndicated religion columnist and the Boston voice for Detour's African American Heritage Trail. Price is founding pastor of Community of Love Christian Fellowship in Allston and the Inaugural Dean of Africana Studies at Berklee College of Music. Together, they host GBH's All Rev'd Up podcast. Dr. Katherine Gergen-Barnett discusses the newest variant of COVID-19, the monkeypox vaccine, and answered listeners' questions during this month's edition of “Ask the Doctor.” Gergen-Barnett is the vice chair of Primary Care Innovation and Transformation in the Department of Family Medicine at Boston Medical Center and a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University Medical School.

He's hands on, she loves her artists' community in Flint and they would give carrot cake to their enemy. The “Great Muslim American Road Trip” is showing on PBS. Mona Haydar & Sebastian Robins joins me for a Beyond the Mic Short Cut. Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon is the conversation series where actors, artists, authors, and more go deeper than a traditional interview. They go “Beyond the Mic”.

Alex Kronemer lays out the history of Muslim representation in Hollywood media, and charts how negative perceptions of off-screen Muslims are influenced by on-screen Muslim characters.

As Haydar and Robins travel historic Route 66, they encounter Muslims and hear their untold stories of Islam’s contributions to American history and culture.

Alex Kronemer shares behind-the-scenes insights about Syrian-American rapper Mona Haydar and her husband, educator, and Muslim convert Sebastian Robins.

The PBS limited series, The Great Muslim American Road Trip is on a mission to break stereotypes.

A new three-part PBS docuseries follows a Midwest couple as they embark on a cross-country road trip to explore Islam's rich history in the U.S. Reset talks to Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins about their experience on The Great Muslim American Road Trip.

On today's What to Watch: We learn how Bunny Folger spent her final day as tenant board president — and last day alive — on Only Murders in the Building, as Charles, Oliver, and Mabel try to figure out who killed her. A tense murder trial continues on All Rise, as the defense attorney and district attorney's personal friendship is put to the test, and a visit from someone in Judge Lola's shakes up her world. On Love Island UK, two steady couples could be hitting a rocky patch, and we see the aftermath of Danica choosing to couple up with Luca. The Great Muslim American Road Trip hosts Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robin tell us what they're watching. Plus, entertainment headlines — including Minions: The Rise of Gru's huge holiday weekend box office win, and the cancellations of two series — and trivia. More at ew.com, ew.com/wtw, and @EW. Host/Producer: Gerrad Hall (@gerradhall); Producer: Ashley Boucher (@ashleybreports); Editor: Lauren Klein (@ltklein); Writer: Calie Schepp; Executive Producer: Chanelle Johnson (@chanelleberlin). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A three-part documentary series, THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP follows a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 as they explore Islam's deep roots in America. Making more than a dozen stops between Chicago andLos Angeles, rapper Mona Haydar and her husband Sebastian Robins meet with authors, entrepreneurs, medical students, performers and others to better understand the centuries-long Muslim experience in the United States. This series highlights the diversity of Muslims across the nation and their contributions to history and culture, weaving a colorful story of what it means to be a Muslim in America today.We are so excited to welcome Mona Haydar back to the podcast to discuss her latest amazing project with PBS. Tune in at 6pm EST tonight on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, or click on our link in bio.Don't forget to turn in Tuesdays July 5th, 12th, and 19th on @PBS at 10pm EST and #MuslimRoadTripPBS below in the comments once you have to let us know what you think! Watch The Great American Muslim Road Trip streaming: pbs.org Follow Mona Haydar on IG: @themostmona Learn more about Estevanico Mustafa Azemmouri: https://biography.yourdictionary.com/estevanico Additional reading on Muslim American Black History: Islam's Black Slaves : The History of Africa's Other Black Diaspora by Ronald SegalMona's book recommendation: My Soul is a Woman by Annmarie Schimmel Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: salam@mommyingwhilemuslim.comFB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1wSupport the show

Parvez and Omar are joined by Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins to discuss their upcoming PBS Documentary, "The Great Muslim American Road Trip". About "The Great Muslim American Road Trip" Follow a millennial Muslim American couple on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66. As they meet new friends and explore more than a dozen stops, Mona and Sebastian weave a colorful story about what it means to be Muslim in America today. About Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins Mona Haydar is a Syrian American Muslim born in Flint, Michigan. Her husband Sebastian Robins is an educator and convert to Islam. Both are passionate advocates for civil rights and inclusivity. In 2015, in the wake of extremist attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, the couple gained international attention for their "Talk to a Muslim" project — an impromptu stand they set up in Cambridge, Massachusetts to "replace trauma with love" by offering coffee, free donuts and flowers in exchange for questions and dialogue. An English major and a poet, Mona Haydar holds an M.A. in Christian Ethics from the Union Theological Seminary in New York. In 2016 she turned her talents to rap music. When her debut song "Wrap my Hijab" went viral, Billboard Magazine placed it among "The 20 Best Protest Songs of 2017" and named it one of the "Top 25 Feminist Anthems." Sebastian Robins has served as both coordinator and CEO of the Lama Foundation. He has also worked as an elementary school teacher, vice principal, and assistant professor. As an advocate for sustainable agriculture, he has helped establish and maintain farms across the country. Sebastian is Mona Haydar's music manager. Together, the couple have been featured on NPR, CNN, CBS, BBC, The New York Times, The Washington Post, People Magazine, BuzzFeed, HuffPost, Mic, Marie Claire, Glamour, Refinery 29 and other publications. Their work was showcased in a 2017 episode of the Peabody and Emmy-nominated short documentary series "The Secret Life of Muslims".    

Too many of us only know what we read in the newspaper. These two created a path toward a better understanding...

Too many of us only know what we read in the newspaper. These two created a path toward a better understanding...

Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins talk about their new PBS series :THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP.

This week, Atheer (@AtheerYacoub) and Sabeen (@SabeenComedy) chat with poet, rapper, and proud Muslim, Mona Haydar (@TheMostMona). Mona told us about her soul-searching journey, where she lived off the grid in New Mexico at an inter-spiritual retreat, and happened to meet her husband. Together, they went on a cross-country journey along historic Route 66 in a three-part docuseries THE GREAT MUSLIM AMERICAN ROAD TRIP which premiers on PBS July 5th. Mona is insightful, grounded, and a total delight to listen to! Check out her music and art for inspiration.  You can watch the full video for this episode by subscribing to our Patreon: @Patreon:patreon.com/noflylistpod Follow us @noflylistpod or drop us a line at noflylistpod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-no-fly-list/support

Mona Hayder is a rapper...and so much more. She is also a mother, a chaplain, and a poet. When Mona studied English in college, she knew that she was creative and had immersed herself in a community of spoken word poets. Before long, she was performing on stages herself, and her love for poetry and the community that shaped her unlocked a career in music. Mona's debut single, Wrap My Hijab, has 9 million views on YouTube. Billboard named it one of the top 25 feminist anthems of all time. Follow Mona on Instagram @themostmona  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laylool/message

Briser des murs, jeter des ponts  Comment faire front quand on n'est pas d'accord sur tout ?      Description de l'épisode  Ce quatrième épisode de Passeuses pose la question des alliances et de la « convergence des luttes ». Si on n'est pas d'accord sur tout, est-il possible de faire front entre personnes ou organisations qui se disent « progressistes » ? Au nom des droits des femmes, pour les droits des personnes sans papiers ? Peut-on s'allier entre féministes ? Entre femmes ? À quelles conditions mener des luttes ensemble ? Ce podcast ne donnera pas de réponse simple, mais du grain à moudre.   Avec Ariane Estenne, présidente du Mouvement Ouvrier Chrétien (MOC) ; Eva Maria Jimenez Lamas, responsable syndicale à la CSC Bruxelles (que vous avez peut-être déjà rencontrée dans notre numéro hors-série « Une femme, une voix », n° 215-216) ; Louise Ngandu, présidente de l'association Aire de Femmes ; et Jeanne, femme engagée dans de multiples combats.      Avec les morceaux "Hijabi" de Mona Haydar et "Le Corps des femmes" de Mathilde.      Un podcast produit par axelle magazine et réalisé par Camille Wernaers. Merci aux Passeuses de cet épisode : Juliette Masquelier, historienne ; Hafida Bachir, ancienne présidente de sein de Vie Féminine ; Juliette Bossé du groupe Rive pour la musique du générique. Merci à Faïza Cherfi pour son écoute. L'illustration est signée Julie Joseph. Passeuses est réalisé avec le soutien de la Wallonie et de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale. 

"The spring harvest festival of Vaisakhi coincides with the release of this episode of the show, and DJ Rekha digs up an RDB and somewhat dark ode to the day. Bup Saggu drops a new song with DJ Harpz and Manwal. In the beyond segment, DJ Rekha, recalls Mona Haydar’s Hijabi, as support against the French government banning the head covering, plus a new one from Khanvict. Vaisakhi - Jasvir Dhanjal Teri Meri- Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Vaisakhi - Jasvir Dhanjal 06:37 - Kisaan Sun De - G. Sidhu feat. Urban Singh 09:01 - Sakhiyan Saheliyan_Bally Sagoo feat Jyoti G 13:34 - Sira E Hou - Amrit Maan & Nimrat Khaira 16:50 - Teri Meri - Bups Saggu, DJ Harpz & Manwal 20:14 - Palazzo 2 - Kulwinder Billa, Shivjot 23:36 - Majhe Wale - Baani Sandhu 26:50 - Mago - Jasmine Sandlas 30:00 - Duniya - Bambi Bains 32:57 - Naina - PropheC Mickey Singh & DJ Hark 36:38 - Mic Break 39:00 - Hijabi - Mona Haydar 42:15 - Closer - Khanvict 45:30 - Dancing Drums - Badmarsh and Shri 53:46 - Lokomotiv - Yung.Raj 57:00 - Melancholy - Kriti Rao 60:30 - Outro 60:42 - Finish "

We got a lot of flack last year for "getting too political" because white supremacy, fascism, and corruption aren't in our lane. Our argument has always been that as Muslim American moms, politics MATTERS to us because it directly affects our families and kids. From misguided counter violence and extremism to unbridled capitalism to straight up racism, Muslim Americans have suffered for decades in this nation, so we ARE in our lane. Mona Haydar @mostmona joins us on this episode to round out our January How To's and discusses the hard work of using art for social justice and reform. She went viral in a very pregnant body and called out the otherism that hijabi women encounter every day, and since then, has gone on to produce epic protest rap that makes us yell "Atta girl!" and "Alhamdulillah." Truth makes waves because it hurts. But truth is NEVER controversial. Mona is proof of that, and of our Divine duties to make change with the skills we have. Be different. Be courageous. Like a mother. Links:Find Mona Haydar and her music on her the website: http://www.monahaydar.com/Find Mona Haydar and sign up to text her on IG: @themostmonaWeb: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: mommyingwhilemuslim@gmail.comFB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcast

Desde Centroamérica hasta Estados Unidos. Es la ruta más habitual para emigrar de una realidad amenazada por la violencia y la pobreza a otra marcada por la xenofobia y discriminación. Rocío González migró sola con su hijo desde El Salvador. Desde Dallas relata su dura experiencia pasada y su actual presente como inmigrante discriminada a miles de kilómetros de sus raíces. En otras latitud como España encontramos episodios de Islamofobia. Conocemos esta expresión de rechazo con Nohalia Pérez, una mujer española convertida al Islam, y con Shiran Perera, un joven malagueño con raíces en Marruecos y Srilanka. Interesantes testimonios en primera persona. Además, la opción del Comercio Justo sigue ganando consumidores responsables. Analizamos el último informe de la Coordinadora Estatal que destaca el notable incremento de ventas que repercute en productores locales de América Latina, Asia o África. Y, al cierre, reivindicación musical de la artista siria Mona Haydar.

United in Spirit: Mona Haydar, Mirabai Starr, Jennifer Bailey

United in Song: Mona Haydar, Rap

United in Hope: Tim Shriver, Shaka Senghor, + Mona Haydar

Mona Haydar is a Syrian-American rapper, chaplain, poet, and MA in Christian Ethics. Billboard Magazine named Mona's breakout hit "Hijabi" one of 2017's best protest songs and one of the top feminist anthems of all time. Her "Ask A Muslim" project, created in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks, garnered international attention and extensive press. The project was featured on the series "The Secret Life of Muslims" and remains the most-watched episode of the series. As an MA student, she worked as a chaplain at NYU and studied post colonial theology.

Mona Haydar is a young Syrian-American Muslim who gained national and international press for her and her husband’s “Ask A Muslim” project- a booth that invited dialogue and questions in the wake of the Paris and San Bernardino terrorist attacks. The Boston Globe, NPR, People Magazine, The New York Times and others all covered the project and the collaborations that followed.  In 2017 she broke into the hip hop music scene with Hijabi (Wrap My Hijab) whose video- featuring Haydar seven months pregnant with her second son- went viral. Billboard Magazine named Haydar’s track one of the top feminist anthems of all time (alongside hits by icons Beyoncé, Christina Aguilera, and M.I.A).For the last four years, Mona has been performing her poetry and music, leading writing and activism workshops, and speaking at universities and colleges about art, Islam, feminism, hip hop, theology, and inter-faith dialogue. She has performed internationally, spoken at churches, synagogues and conferences, and has been invited to speak at such institutions as Smith College, MIT, Princeton, UC Berkeley and the Parliament of World Religions. IG - instagram.com/themostmonahttp://eastforest.org/podcast

We zitten kniediep in de vierde feministische golf. HUH. Maar wat was dan de derde? En waar houden de feministen van nu zich dan mee bezig? Slechts met futiliteiten? SLAAN WE DOOR? Daarover en over meer praten we met journalisten, oprichters van intersectioneel feministisch magazine Lilith en allround wijze vrouwen Clarice Gargard en Hasna El Maroudi. Verder: NOS onderdrijft, het record Jongste Honingbal is verbroken ennnnn we organiseren een kledingruil! Dus mest je kledingkast uit en ruil een nieuwe garderobe bij elkaar op 9 november in de Hallen Studio's in Amsterdam! SHOWNOTES Volg ons op Instagram: https://bit.ly/2BAYNZA (@damnhoneyhetboek) Koop hier ons eerste boekie DAMN, HONEY: https://bit.ly/2D0sfeM Pre-order ons tweede boek Heb je nou al een vriend? hier: https://bit.ly/2khq6mp Koop een kaartje voor de grote DAMN HONEY kledingruil op 9 november: https://bit.ly/2JmV0CY En meld je aan bij het FB-evenement voor updates: https://bit.ly/31ReGp4 Lilith Mag De website: https://www.lilithmag.nl/ Op Insta, @lilith_mag: https://bit.ly/366KkSW Op Twitter, @MagazineLilith: https://bit.ly/2BI2MDm Clarice Gargard Luister naar of lees de speech van Clarice Gargard bij de Algemene Vergadering van de VN in New York: https://bit.ly/31MncG2 Volg Clarice op Twitter: https://bit.ly/2op1ZEs Clarice voor De Correspondent: https://bit.ly/32OQ6X9 Hasna El Maroudi Volg Hasna op Twitter: https://bit.ly/2N7XkPi Werk van Hasna vind je hier: https://www.hasna.nl/ POST Het manifest Lieve Ijeawele van Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie vind je hierrr: https://bit.ly/363GOZD WE MOETEN HET EVEN HEBBEN OVER… FEMINISME Ain't I a woman? De speech van Sojourner Truth: https://bit.ly/31PTkbw Stuk over de feministische golven van Petra de Vries (dat ons werd toegestuurd door luisteraar Margot): https://bit.ly/2pVHGi4 De jonge klimaatactivist Autumn Peltier: https://bit.ly/2MM14XZ Schrijver, activist, feminist Audre Lorde: https://bit.ly/2peYCQL De Marokkaanse journalist Hajar Raissouni die veroordeeld werd voor abortus: https://bit.ly/2PksRAv De lesbische actiegroep Paarse September: https://bit.ly/2MP5n4X Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a.k.a AOC, congreslid: https://bit.ly/2BJ3aRZ Ilhan Omar, congreslid: https://bit.ly/32MNxF2 Om te volgen: Olave Nduwanje Lees hier haar werk: https://bit.ly/2PrHORr Of volg haar op Twitter: https://bit.ly/32OjFs7 Mariam El Maslouhi Een van de oprichters van Dipsaus podcast: https://bit.ly/2BWehr7 Of volg haar op Twitter: https://bit.ly/2Nfy364 Jerry Afriyie Volg hem op Twitter: https://bit.ly/2N9ULfO DAMN, HONEY YES De YES van Nydia Het boek Onzichtbare vrouwen vind je hierrr: https://bit.ly/364vhsS Klik hier voor het boek Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race: https://bit.ly/2BNPJjC Lees het interview met neurowetenschapper Sennay Ghebreab over de psychologie van data: https://bit.ly/2pey4iB De YES van Clarice en Hasna Check de ubercoole videoclip bij het nummer Hijabi (Wrap my hijab) van Mona Haydar: https://bit.ly/2NhtVCi Maandag 25 november organiseert Lilith een avond in de Arminius in Rotterdam waar Mona Haydar aanwezig zal zijn. Producer: Daniël van de Poppe Jingles: Lucas de Gier Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On episode 44, I'm talking with Lydia VanHoven-Cook and Courtney Stuart from the Grand Rapids Feminist Film Festival (Facebook, Facebook event, Instagram). This year's Film Festival will be on October 27 at the Wealthy Theatre. They are in their 6th year and offer a FREE day-long film festival for all ages. The films are all short films, 20 minutes or less, “dedicated to elevating voices and showcasing talent from historically underrepresented groups in mainstream media.” The Film Fest will feature the film Teeth and have a keynote by Joyce Pierpoline. You'll be able to get a rad t-shirt from Citizen Shirt, enjoy a jillion cool films and listen to panel discussions that span so many topics. They're also partnering with The Learning Commons at Fountain Street Church.Lydia mentions her zine, The Bandit Zine (Etsy, Instagram). You'll LOVE her zines and buttons. Think holiday shopping, people.Lydia and Courtney mention a few past films that they loved: Le Clitoris and Wrap My Hijab by Mona Haydar. So, get involved! You can volunteer and small and big ways. I think you'll find your people there.Lydia and Courtney mention some favorite things that include the show Pose, Instagram account @hetsexplainyourselves, Lizzo, Better Body Image Conference, affinity spaces, animal rescue.So go to the Film Festival! Take your friends! Take your neighbors! Take the middle seat and I know you'll find belonging, learning, and connection right there.

Going against the norms, losing her best friend See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mona Haydar is a Muslim chaplain, performance artist, activist, and rapper. She grew up in Flint, Michigan as a Syrian American, and practices a life of sacred activism, poetry, contemplation, and advocacy for living gently upon the Earth. Mona was kind enough to record a greeting and introduction for us in anticipation of her presence at the SDI Conference, Seeking Connection Across Generations, in March 2019 in Bellevue, Washington, USA. Her song “Hijabi (Wrap My Hijab)” has been watched more than 5 million times on Youtube. Your comments and suggestions can be sent to: Podcast@sdiworld.org Our main website can be found at: https://www.sdiworld.org  Thank you for tuning in. Please click the [Subscribe or Follow] button so you don't miss an episode.

Feminist Muslim rapper Mona Haydar speaks with New Story Festival co-host Gareth Higgins about why the New Story is the hardest work of all, one of her earliest memories of making a conscious choice to be in the New Story, and what Islam teaches about "answering the call of the angelic." 

To hear more of this album and to purchase: https://lamafoundation.bandcamp.com/releases The Mountains Hint at Our Beauty was created and given to Lama Foundation. Released May 21, 2018 Produced by Jenny Bird: www.jennybird.com Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Omar Rane: www.tonepalace.com 
Contributing artists: Daniel Ladinsky, Mirabai Starr, Jenny Bird (guitar, tanpura & vocals), William Allaudin Mathieu (piano), Habib (sitar, vocals), Mona Haydar, Christine Carter Kahane, Joseph McPherson (flute) Cover design by Dan F. Kuehn: frankdan.com and Duirwaigh Studios: duirwaigh.com Booklet design and layout: Tracy Cates 
Moved forward with the great heart of Nancy Owen Barton: nancyowenbartonlit.com

This week, we’re tackling a sensitive topic: suicide and mental health services in the American Muslim community. A few weeks ago, BuzzFeed News reporter Hannah Allam published a piece on the rise of suicide rates in the community and what can be done in terms of prevention and awareness. Ahmed talks to her about her reporting and also brings in rapper, chaplain, and artist Mona Haydar, who recently released a song about a friend who took her own life. If you or someone you know needs help, please try to talk to someone. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. You can find the Khalil Center at khalilcenter.com. The main center’s number is (630) 474-4414 OR call the help line (855) 5HELPKC. (855) 543- 5752, during scheduled hours. You can find also call Naseeha 1-866-NASEEHA or find them at naseeha.org. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org. Follow Hannah @HannahAllam Follow Mona @mona_haydar Listen to her song, “Suicide Doors,” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghGxMxb1Mn4 (or wherever you find your music!) Follow Ahmed @radbrowndads Follow the show on Twitter (@seesomething), Facebook (facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast), and Instagram (instagram.com/buzzfeedseesomething). Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com Our music is by The Kominas, follow them @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rapper/activist/artist Mona Haydar on the importance of seeking the counsel of her heart.

Half of Americans say they have never met a Muslim. What’s it like to be Muslim in America today? Katie and Brian take to the stage at South by Southwest for a live podcast taping with guests Wajahat Ali, a New York Times contributing op-ed writer, and Mona Haydar, a Syrian-American rapper and activist. They have a frank conversation about the joys and pressures of being American Muslims, misconceptions about Islam, and how US media coverage plays into all of the above. Plus, they dig into the controversy surrounding Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Umi says shine your light on the world, so in this episode, we explore why for so many Black American Muslims, hip-hop feels like home. Ahmed invites Dr. Su’ad Abdul-Khabeer and musician Salima Ra, into the studio to share one album, one song, and one lyric that they’re listening to right now. Then, we talk about Dr. Su’ad’s book, “Muslim Cool — Race, Religion, and Hip Hop in the United States.”  Afterwards, we call up Al-Taw’am, the badass twin dancers you may have seen in a Brother Ali or Mona Haydar video. The two 19-year-olds talk about how they respond to folks who say dancing is unIslamic and why it’s important to build spaces for Black Muslims to express their culture. Follow Dr. Suad @DrSuad Follow Salima @salimasound Follow Al-Taw’am on Instagram @Iman_and_khadijah Find “Muslim Cool” wherever books are sold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No guests this episode, just the gang talking to Shaykh Amir about Mona Haydar's new song entitled 'Dog'.  This episode features themes intended for mature audiences.  Do not message us telling us how we embarrassed you in front of your child.   ========================================= E-mail us your comments, feedback and questions at: TheMadMamluks@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @TheMadMamluks Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/themadmamluks View pictures of our guests and studio on Instagram: TheMadMamluks  

Ahmed Ahmed is an American-Muslim comedian who was typecast as a terrorist. Khalid Latif is a Muslim chaplain for the NYPD who was saluted in uniform, but harassed as a civilian. Mona Haydar and Sebastian Robins fought Islamophobia with doughnuts and conversation. Episode also features David Schanzer of Duke University and Evelyn Alsultany of the University of Michigan.

Poet and Activist Mona Haydar joins me this episode to talk about her background, "Ask a Muslim", recent viral video and future projects. Prior to the release of her viral hit video, "Hijabi" (currently over 1.1M views on YouTube), her husband Sebastian and her decided to setup a stand in Cambridge, Massachusetts with signs that read "Ask a Muslim", "Talk to a Muslim", "free coffee and donuts", and "free conversation" encouraging open dialogue. Mona shares her upcoming video called "Dog", which addresses the current problem of Muslim men in positions of power preying on young women. Some Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode Mona Haydar (Website) @Mona_Haydar Purchase "Hijabi" on iTunes Upcoming projects   Follow Greed for Ilm on Facebook and Twitter @greedforilm 2 Awesome Ways to Support Greed for Ilm 1. If you shop on Amazon (who doesn't), click here and make your purchases. Amazon kicks back a fraction of your total to me for referring traffic there way. 2. If you have an iTunes account, I'd truly appreciate if you left a rating and/or review for this podcast. Click here to do so. Thank you so much for listening!

Colonialism! Hip-hop! Appropriation! It’s a bit of all of the above in this episode. Ahmed talks to Mona Haydar about the video for her song Hijabi, what it means for a Syrian-American to rap, and dealing with microaggressions. Then, Ahmed plays a game of “Did the English Steal This Word From Your People?” with real-life meme, college freshman, and artist of bitterness Kiren Rizvi. Follow Mona @mona_haydar Follow Kiren @gothistani Follow Ahmed at @radbrowndads Watch Mona's video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOX9O_kVPeo Learn why Kiren is so bitter here: https://twitter.com/gothistani/status/692686175602151424?lang=en Play "Did The English Steal This Word" yourself here: https://www.buzzfeed.com/ahmedaliakbar/jungli Follow the show at @seesomething and facebook.com/seesomethingpodcast, Subscribe to our newsletter buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething/newsletter, Find more episodes at buzzfeed.com/seesomethingsaysomething, Email us at saysomething@buzzfeed.com. Our music is by The Kominas. Follow them at @TheRealKominas and kominas.bandcamp.com Find the audience survey at survey.panoply.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poet and activist, Mona Haydar, joins Raghu to talk about connecting with others, transforming challenges, and showing love, always. Mona practices a life of sacred activism, poetry, contemplation and advocacy for living gently upon the Earth. She teaches classes and retreats on mindfulness and Islamic spirituality, leads workshops on creative writing and performs her poetry. Her words have found homes in the hearts of seekers, wanderers, poets, artists, lovers and stewards of the Earth.

Mona Haydar is a poet, activist practitioner of Permaculture, meditator, composting devotee, mountain girl, solar power lover and a tireless God-enthusiast. She practices a life of sacred activism, poetry, contemplation and advocacy for living gently upon the Earth. She teaches classes and retreats on mindfulness and Islamic spirituality, leads workshops on creative writing and performs her poetry. Her words have found homes in the hearts of seekers, wanderers, poets, artists, lovers and stewards of the Earth. She grew up in Flint, Michigan, graduated from the University of Michigan and has since lived in Damascus where she studied Arabic and Islamic spirituality then went on to live in the mountains of Northern New Mexico at Lama Foundation and in the Redwood forest of Northern California with her husband and son. Mona and her husband, Sebastian set up a stand in Cambridge, Massachusetts with signs that read 'Talk to a Muslim' 'free coffee and donuts' 'free conversation' and 'Ask a Muslim' encouraging open and loving dialogue which garnered the attention of NPR, Al Jazeera, The Boston Globe among other media outlets. Currently she is working on her second collection of poems and her first work of nonfiction on Islamic Spirituality through the lens of other spiritual traditions. She is working towards her Masters in Divinity. Mona helps to grow a more universal love with her activism, writing, performing and teaching. www.monahaydar.com     Episode Outline:   Experiences and Expression – Mona and I discuss her relationship to spirituality and religion as a child, experiencing God in nature and the depth, stillness and interconnectedness that flourished as a result, poetry as an expression of God, pulling ourselves back from the world of form and the God of “busy-ness” and more.   Islam – Mona elaborates on my very nursery school understanding of what the word Islam means, discussing the peace and surrender aspects of it and how the universe has no problem intervening in our lives in order to make us surrender.   The “G” Word – Mona and I discuss who “the one God” is according to the Muslim faith?   Peace Be Upon Him – Mona explains the role of the prophet Muhammad in the Muslim faith.   Donuts Anyone? – Mona shares about the “Ask a Muslim” stand she and her husband Sebastian set up in Cambridge, MA, which offers free donuts and coffee to people, as well as a conversation about being Muslim.   A Tiny Bit More – Mona shares about the power of reaching out to ones neighbor, regardless of their religion or lack thereof and sharing more love in the world.