Zulfat Suara is a Nigerian immigrant living in the American Christian south. She's the first Nigerian woman elected to public office in the United States and created a movement in Nashville, Tenn. that mobilized people around her causes. She's an expert at building power and relationships in places some people would think she doesn't belong.
This episode is for you if:
-You're captivated by Zulfat's story of immigration and activism
-You're interested in a Muslim woman's experience in the American Christian south
-You want to hear stories from Z's personal life that shaped who she is today
What's in this episode?
Zulfat Suara is an activist and politician who is all about faith, family and advocacy. Suara’s father was the driving force for not only her career, but the way in which she lives a fulfilled and purposeful life. In this episode, she tells us how she took those teachings while growing up and has implemented them in the lives of her own five children.
Zulfat details growing up in a household with multiple religions and what that taught her about life. She shares her passion for changing the education system which she sees as the way to fix a broken justice system. Her infectious laugh and smile will have you hooked as she talks about everything from life in Nigeria to advocating for women in America.
📝 SHOW NOTES 📝
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