In this episode of Yalla & Yap, Lena, Manal, and Deanna are joined by special guest Abdullah Khatib to discuss the significance of the Epic City Project and the importance of political engagement within the Muslim community.
Reflecting on responses from their previous episode about Epic City, the hosts explore varying community perspectives, including concerns about segregation and the project's financial implications. Abdullah, a local Muslim community organizer and political activist, emphasizes the need for increased voter turnout and political contributions among Muslims to influence local elections and ensure their interests are represented.
The discussion underscores the necessity of civic participation as a means to foster community growth and ensure equitable treatment in the political landscape.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:23 Community Reactions to Epic City
02:57 Introducing Abdullah Khatib
03:16 Epic 2.0: Civic Engagement and Investment
10:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Political Engagement
20:25 The Importance of Voting and Political Contributions
29:45 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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