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SUMMARY:Virtual Fireside Chat – Women in Philanthropy and Social Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:Join MALA for a fireside discussion centered on the leadership of women in the philanthropic and entrepreneurial space. Our special guest\, Khitam Masoud\, will sit down with MALA Co-Founder Zainab Khan to discuss her journey in philanthropy and social enterprise and share advice for other women navigating these fields.\n_______________\nAbout Khit:\nKhit is a first-generation Palestinian female immigrant born and raised in Northern California. At the age of 16\, she was emancipated by the Sacramento Courts as she avoided an arranged marriage to her first cousin. Khit has been on her own ever since with no relationship with her family or relatives since 1998.\n\nWorking multiple jobs at a time to provide for herself\, she has been trying to complete her first Bachelor’s degree since she graduated high school in 1999. Life lessons including; fighting cancer on her own\, managing mental health and disorders such as PTSD\, anxiety\, ADHD\, and depression\, and surviving through abusive relationships and sex crimes\, has made it very difficult in maintaining a 2.0 or higher G.P.A to complete a college education as a non-traditional adult student.\n\nAfter surviving cancer in 2007\, Khit moved to Chicago where she then learned more about how to get involved with not-for-profit organizations. For the past 6 years\, she has been volunteering and working at Chicago-based organizations including Imerman Angels\, a 1-on-1 cancer support organization\, as a Mentor. Angel. Khit has gained an overwhelming amount of experience and skills thanks to non-profit professionals in her life that have become some of her most trusted mentors today. Her passion for philanthropy and making an impact on women like her\, became the impetus for starting her own charity\, Blessons for Women (Blessons\, NFP). With more than 200 speaking engagements under her belt\, she has learned how to cultivate relationships within the Chicago community and beyond
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/virtual-fireside-chat-women-in-philanthropy-and-social-enterprise/
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Robert Joffrey: Heritage\, Legacy\, and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:MALA presents a special presentation and discussion centering on the legacy of legendary dancer\, teacher\, producer\, and choreographer Robert Joffrey\, who was born Anver Bey Abdullah Jaffa Khan. Joffrey’s achievements and innovations in dance and education have helped to shape the landscape of arts in the U.S. and throughout the global community.\n\nJoin us on Wednesday\, June 15th to learn more about Robert Joffrey’s life and legacy as we honor Pride Month and explore the influence of Muslim cultures and heritage in the arts. The program will feature a presentation on Robert Joffrey’s cultural and artistic background\, with an emphasis on his contributions to the Chicago dance community\, to be followed by a Q&A session.\n\n*This program is made possible through the generous support of Illinois Humanities’ Activating History grant.
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/a-celebration-of-robert-joffrey-heritage-legacy-and-innovation/
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CATEGORIES:Dance,Online Events,Talks and Gatherings
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History Month: A Special Conversation with Zainab Khan and Hon. Charif Hachim
DESCRIPTION:MALA Executive Director and Co-Founder sits down with Charif Hachim\, the Honorary Consul General to Comoros to discuss Black History Month\, diplomacy\, and community advocacy during these unique times.\nJoin us for this special “Fire-Side” discussion as we celebrate the closing of Black History Month and consider what lies in store for our local and international communities in 2022.\n\nAbout Honorary Consul General Charif Hachim\nThe Honorable Charif Hachim was born in Moroni\, the capital of the Comoros. He earned an undergraduate degree from a French business school and holds an MBA from Roosevelt University (Chicago). As the first Honorary Consul General of the Comoros in a major U.S. city\, he looks forward to establishing commercial\, cultural\, and scientific relations between the Comoros Islands and the Midwest Region of the United States.\nIn 2013 the U.S. State Department confirmed Mr. Hachim as the new Honorary Consul General of the Comoros in Chicago. A few months earlier\, the Comorian Government\, under the leadership of His Excellency Dr. Ikililou Dhoinine\, had formally informed the U.S. government of its intention to appoint Mr. Hachim as the first Honorary Consul General of the Comoros in Chicago.\nThe Honorable Charif Hachim is the perfect person to promote\, cultivate and sustain a relationship between the Comoros and the Midwest Region of the United States due to his business background\, as well as his passion and understanding for both cultures.\nIn addition to his status as Honorary Consul General\, Mr. Hachim works full time as a Business Manager in the public sector. He is in complete compliance with the 1963 Vienna Convention on Consular Relations. \nSee less
URL:https://www.chicagoculturalalliance.org/event/celebrating-black-history-month-a-special-conversation-with-zainab-khan-and-hon-charif-hachim/
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SUMMARY:MALA IG Live Conversation: Salim Weldon
DESCRIPTION:Tune in on February 18th for a special episode of MALA’s Live IG conversations in honor of Black History Month at 6.30 PM ET (5:30pm CT). In this episode\, we sit down with Salim Weldon\, (@gooddeedsalim) Co-Owner of @_whimsicle .\n.\nJoin us live at @MALAnational\, and learn about Salim’s journey with Art\, Entrepreneurship\, and Community.\n.\nWhimsicle:\nWhimsicle is a gourmet fruit pop business dedicated to producing refreshing\, unique\, and most importantly\, delicious products. These pops are made from fresh organic fruits\, vegetables\, and other natural ingredients. Some major benefits of Whimsicles are gluten-free\, vegan (non-dairy flavors)\, and they will never contain any refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup. Whimsicles are a healthy alternative treat for people of all ages to enjoy! The difference between Whimsicle and any other gourmet pop business is our ability to design customizable popsicles in order to fit the desires of the consumer. The pops allow for one to see the actual fruit inside and are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.
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SUMMARY:Free Concert by The Chicago Immigrant Orchestra & Zeshan B
DESCRIPTION:The CIO today is a 20-piece ensemble that consists of members of the Chicago immigrant community\, representing musical traditions from all over the world. In this fresh approach under the direction of guitarist Fareed Haque and oud player Wanees Zarour\, Chicago Immigrant Orchestra musicians from the Far East to Western Europe\, Africa and the Americas are thoroughly involved the evolution of the musical ideas that are presented. \nThis concert with guest artist Zeshan B is co-sponsored by Chicago Cultural Alliance Core Member MALA: The Muslim American Leadership Alliance. It is presented for free at:\nAmerican Islamic College\n640 W Irving Park Rd\nChicago\, IL 60613 \nDate and time\nFri\, Jan 21\, 2022\, 7:00 PM \nGET FREE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chicago-immigrant-orchestra-zeshan-b-tickets-229516027617 \n  \n 
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