I.A. Podcast

I.A. Podcast

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September 24, 2023 71 mins

In this podcast episode, I interview Shah Noor Hussein, based in California. They are a writer, visual artist, educator, scholar, and a badass queer Sudanese person. Their focus are on black feminism, art, writing, and teaching. Their poetry has been featured in the LA Review of Books (2020), Umber (2019), and CUNJUH (2017). Also, some incredible poems were performed at the Museum of the African Diaspora (2020), Berkeley Art Museum...

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In this podcast episode, I share a story about when I was in middle school and what I learned from the experiences. I speak about various topics of true/false friendships, jealousy, lies, manipulation, gaslighting, moving on, and so on. I hope you each learn something from this, which you can share with me, and feel free to share your stories with me as well. Disclaimer: I graduated from middle school centuries ago.


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April 21, 2022 71 mins

I'm no "professional" code poet (whatever that means), I am always still learning, but I thought to answer one of the most questions I have been asked regarding code/digital poetry.  Tiny Journalist - Poem m no "professional" code poet (whatever that means), I am always still learning, but I thought to answer questions that I have been asked regarding code/digital poetry. I speak about my experiences with computer programming ...

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February 10, 2022 76 mins
In this podcast episode, I talk about some updates about the recent coup that has happened in Sudan in 2021. Sudan updates: sudancoup.com  How to take action Sudanese Literature Archive - News Articles  I speak about my personal experiences about what it’s like being Sudanese-American living abroad during this Coup happening, especially during a pandemic. I’ve mentioned a little about the healthcare system in Sudan in general an...
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Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD)! 

In this podcast episode, I interview Rikki Poynter who is a public speaker, writer, content creator, and streamer. She is an advocate for accessibility for those with disabilities. She speaks about her deafness, body positivity, chronic pain, mental health, child abuse awareness, bisexuality, and so much more. She began her YouTube career in July 2010, eventually, ...

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November 7, 2021 30 mins

In this podcast episode, I speak about the current military coup that has been happening in Sudan and still is going on to bring more awareness. Please check out the links below for up-to-date accurate information. Feel free to ask me any questions about this and on how to help. Take care!    

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October 22, 2021 42 mins

I have been getting this question a lot and thought to just speak about it on here. Also, to share how much poetry, writing, and reading (along with music) has impacted me personally. Happy writing! 

Resources: 

Submittable 

Where to Submit - Entropy 

Check out the digital Sudanese Poetics Archive.  

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In this podcast episode, I speak about my experiences throughout my academic years, mostly my undergraduate years. Also, I provide some advice to those attending undergrad, who plan to attend someday, or who are questioning attending.   ***If you are deaf/HOH and would like the transcript of this podcast episode and/or any other episode please contact me at israa_abbas@ymail.com
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July 17, 2021 46 mins

Gladys Shahtou, also known as the Sudanese food ambassador, is the founder and chef of Sambuxa NYC. This is a food business located in New York City that serves sweet and savory Sudanese samosas, along with other tasty options. Gladys has been cooking since she was eight years old alongside her mother and grandmother. When she moved to America from Switzerland, she noticed the lack of representation in Sudanese cuisine, so she saw ...

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In this episode, I speak with Mohamed Ahmed who is Osman Ahmed’s older brother. Osman, a British-Sudanese 18 year old, was murdered by the Sudanese army. We discuss the injustice happening in Sudan and ways to make a better change for the future of Sudan. Please check out the links below to learn more about what's happening and to bring awareness to others.   

Petition: British gov: condemn the killing of 18 year old Brit...

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June 19, 2021 67 mins

Nihal Mubarak is a Sudanese-American poet, storyteller, and educator who obtained her MFA in creative writing from Emerson College. Currently, she teaches college level English and creative writing. Nihal’s writings include important themes, such as home-life, African diaspora, and social justice. Check out her poetry and fiction works in the Sudanese Poetics Archive, Arkana Magazine, Solidago, The Gordian Review, Copper Nickel, Mi...

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May 25, 2021 53 mins

In this episode, I talk about my Youtube channel, how I started, and food justice. This is a little behind the scenes about my channel and some of my goals so far.

INSTAGRAM: @iafoodreviewsofficial

YouTube Channel: I.A. Food Reviews

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The mission of the Sudan Art and Design Library is to provide free and open access to materials and services to people of different ages and backgrounds.

.إن مهمة مكتبة السودان للفنون و التصميم هي توفير وصول مجاني و مفتوح لمواد و خدمات لأشخاص من أعمار و خلفيات مختلفة

Check out our website for more information:

sudanartanddesignlibrary.com

VOLUNTEER WITH US! / !تطوع معنا

DONATE / يتبرع

Feel free to contact us at:

contactus@sudanarta...

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Happy National Poetry Month! 

In this episode, I introduce you all to Matthew Sage. He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing-Poetry and a Master of Fine Arts in Writing. He’s done various creative works and currently runs an intermedia platform called Cached Media. He was my instructor at Northeastern Illinois University for the course Writing in CMT (WIP) then later my research mentor for the McNair Scholars Progra...

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It's Deaf History Month so I thought to talk about types of deafness, deaf history, deaf culture, and audism in this episode to bring awareness. Also, to speak about my personal experiences as a black deaf/hearing impaired person in America and my experiences with listening and creating music.

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Lesley Williams has worked as a Librarian for almost thirty years. She was known as the first full-time African-American Librarian at Evanston Public Library. In this episode, Lesley and I communicated about the importance of diversifying American Libraries when it comes to all diverse backgrounds in all communities, such as race, age, religion, disability, LGBTQ+, and many others.      

ABOUT LESLEY / PRES...

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In this episode, I speak about my own experiences and others on topics related to anti-blackness within the Arab community and colorism in society.  

**Disclaimer: Yes not ALL Arabs and yes this sadly happens in ANY community/country.  

INSTAGRAM 

Essential Resources on Racism and Anti-Blackness in the Middle East and North Africa 

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Check out Reem's Instagram

Volunteer for Project Taghyir 

"A community for individuals who are no longer satisfied with accepting things as the way they are. We are challenging ideas, systems, and beliefs that are harmful in order to create space for positive and limitless individual, and community development in Sudan and its diaspora." - Reem

Check out the #ItsNotOkay movement on Instagram and be a part of the move...

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March 10, 2021 71 mins

Be on the lookout for his amazing poetry book “The Moral Judgment of Butterflies” 

Check out his works on: 

INSTAGRAM

FACEBOOK

https://iapoetry.com/poets/

***If you are deaf/HOH and would like the transcript of this podcast episode and/or any other episode please contact me at israa_abbas@ymail.com

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February 22, 2021 32 mins

Background about the Black Lives Matter Movement. Also, my background as a Sudanese-American about how it has impacted the Sudanese community and the rest of the world. Check out www.blacklivesmatter.com for more details.

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