“There’s no one who’s more familiar with the many faces of bigotry and racism in America than African-American Muslims,” says Imam Al-Hajj Talib ‘Abdur-Rashid, who leads the predominantly African-American congregation of the Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood in Harlem. In this video from BRIC TV, he discusses how in addition to leading people in religion, he continues the “spirit of resistance” and the fight for social justice.
Guatemalan Community Grows and Thrives in the Carolinas
Only two years ago there was no Guatemalan government representation in the Carolinas; today, the Raleigh consulate serves a thriving community of 120,000, Qué Pasa Noticias reports. Guatemalans live mostly in North Carolina (80,000), and their country’s native languages are well represented (mainly Mam, Chuj, Ixil and Kanjobal). They are known for their entrepreneurship and family businesses, from restaurants to construction companies, many of them started thanks to their U.S.-born children’s social security number. “Most car repair shops in Charlotte are run by Guatemalans,” said Mónica del Cid, co-owner of Red Light Auto Services. Link to original story →