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Tag Archives: Muslim
Iman, author and firefighter pens new bio of Elijah Muhammad (ai.com)
08-12-11 -- This story originally ran on ai.com, July 15, 2011. By Kay Campbell. For Mikal Saahir, city firefighter and also imam of a mosque in Indianapolis, the attacks of 9/11 did nothing to change his relationship with the Christians and people … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, Diversity, Indiana, Muslim Categories: Article
In the UK: Hijab head-scarfs for Muslim workers
08-12-11 -- This story originally ran in the Mail Online, on June 9, 2009. By Jaya Narain. Pop into the firestation and the chances are there’d be a group of reassuringly burly men in there waiting for the call out, with … Read More >
Posted by: natasha Tags: culture, Diversity, inclusion, Muslim, recruitment, retention, uniforms, women Categories: Article
Video: ’9/11 Happened to Us All’
08-12-11 -- A moving public service announcement from C.A.I.R, a national civil rights and advocacy organization. Muslim 9/11 first responders discuss their experiences and challenge anti-Islamic sentiment.
Posted by: natasha Tags: 9/11, Diversity, Muslim, New York, PSA, values Categories: Media
Kevin James: American Muslim firefighter in NYC
08-12-11 -- This clip from the film Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet, features Kevin James– a Muslim American firefighter, fire marshal, and a first responder on 9/11.
Posted by: natasha Tags: Community, culture, Diversity, Muslim, New York, values, video Categories: Media
The Leader as Teacher
08-12-11 -- Great leaders and great teachers share many of the same attributes: competence, compassion, purpose, patience, a commitment to learning, discovery, excellence and the fulfillment of human potential; their communication promotes understanding. Can a great leader and a great teacher be … Read More >
Posted by: Fire 20/20 Tags: consent decree, IABPFF, Leadership, Muslim, Racism, sexism Categories: Newsletter
