Ambreen Tariq is a Muslim, an immigrant, an activist, and an outdoor enthusiast. She describes herself as a proud feminist and an advocate for social justice in American society. She’s the founder of @BrownPeopleCamping, a social media initiative that uses digital storytelling to celebrate people of color in the outdoor community. Ambreen is also the author of Fatima’s Great Outdoors, a children’s picture book centering on an immigrant family embarking on their first camping trip.
This episode is edited by Misty Avinger. Our theme music is by Alekesam, check them out via the link in our shownotes.
LINKS FOR AMBREEN
Brown People Camping
https://www.brownpeoplecamping.com/
Find Your Park
Fatima's Great Outdoors the Children's Book
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/50713833
Stevie Lewis
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/
Video of Ambreen Camping and Cooking and Visiting Wild Horses by Insider Studios
The Trek, Q&A with Ambreen Tariq by Ruth Nasrullah
https://thetrek.co/meet-ambreen-tariq-the-activist-behind-brown-people-camping/
My Immigrant Story: Loneliness and Empowerment at the American Campground
Alekesam (Our theme music!)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JM2yzMSOgq7VeG6nKm3PY?si=YrIzzWOwSvCZ49oSutZZLw
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