In the late 90s, sociologist and organizer Rami Nashashibi encountered Chicago communities facing poverty, gun violence and substandard housing. Rather than succumb to pessimism or despair, he founded the Inner-City Muslim Action Network to organize people to fight for community investment and dignified lives. Guest host Stephanie Wittels Wachs speaks with Rami about how both his upbringing and his Muslim faith shape his vision for social justice. Plus, Rami shares what it takes to build and sustain trust in an interfaith coalition.

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Resources from the show
Follow the Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s initiatives in Chicago and Atlanta by visiting https://www.imancentral.org/
Learn more about what the Marguerite Casey Foundation supports: https://www.caseygrants.org/

Learn more about today's guest:
Follow Rami on Twitter @RamiNashashibi

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In the late 90s, sociologist and organizer Rami Nashashibi encountered Chicago communities facing poverty, gun violence and substandard housing. Rather than succumb to pessimism or despair, he founded the Inner-City Muslim Action Network to organize people to fight for community investment and dignified lives. Guest host Stephanie Wittels Wachs speaks with Rami about how both his upbringing and his Muslim faith shape his vision for social justice. Plus, Rami shares what it takes to build and sustain trust in an interfaith coalition.
Want to connect? Join the New Day Facebook Group!  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod">https://www.facebook.com/groups/newdaypod</a>
Resources from the show
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow the Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s initiatives in Chicago and Atlanta by visiting <a href="https://www.imancentral.org/">https://www.imancentral.org/</a>  </li>
<li aria-level="1">Learn more about what the Marguerite Casey Foundation supports: <a href="https://www.caseygrants.org/">https://www.caseygrants.org/</a></li>
</ul>
Learn more about today's guest:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Follow Rami on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/RamiNashashibi">@RamiNashashibi</a></li>
</ul>
Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.
Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>

Good Things from Lemonada Media is a podcast about the good people in the world who are rolling up their sleeves and working hard to make things better. Each week, we'll be talking about this country's most complex and confounding issues in an effort to affect systemic change, with a rotating cast of incredible guests and Lemonada hosts. From the dire condition of the American foster care system to the decline of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, protecting democracy, and more, we’re focusing on solutions – with the people putting them into action.

Good Things from Lemonada Media is a podcast about the good people in the world who are rolling up their sleeves and working hard to make things better. Each week, we'll be talking about this country's most complex and confounding issues in an effort to affect systemic change, with a rotating cast of incredible guests and Lemonada hosts. From the dire condition of the American foster care system to the decline of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, protecting democracy, and more, we’re focusing on solutions – with the people putting them into action.

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