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February 26, 2020

MALA to Host Panel in Parallel with 64th UNCSW: Achieving Gender Equality Through Digital Media

NEW YORK–On March 19th, MALA will host an expert panel in parallel with the 64th U.N. Commission on the Status of Women focusing on achieving gender equality through digital media.  The panel will be sponsored by Fin-tech giant Envestnet|Yodlee, and will feature panelists from Yodlee, Facebook, and the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan.     […]

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November 13, 2019

MALA Hosts 4th Annual Gala at Chicago History Museum

On November 7th, MALA convened over 150 community builders, influencers, and philanthropists at the Chicago History Museum to celebrate MALA’s progress and reflect on the importance of leadership, cultural exchange, and mentorship.   The keynote address at the Gala was delivered by Chicago native and 6-time grammy winning poet and lyricist Malik Yusef.  Malik spoke about […]

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October 29, 2019

MALA Partners with Facebook to Host ‘Muslims In Tech’ Panel in Washington D.C.

On October 15, 2019, MALA launched the first in a series of panels focusing on Muslims in Tech in Washington DC.  The event co-sponsored by Facebook, and held at Facebook’s beautiful D.C. headquarters.  The panel focused on the personal experience and stories of Muslims in the tech industry.  Panelists included: Ahmed Flex Omar, Deputy Director […]

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October 29, 2019

MALA’s 4 Annual Gala Receives Endorsement From Illinois Civic leaders: Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Mayor Lori Lightfoot

As our 4th Annual Gala fast approaches, we are honored to announce that MALA has received formal endorsements from some of Illinois’ top decision-makers and leaders in the civic arena.   MALA’s gala has recieved endorsements and commendations from IL Governor J.B. Pritzker, IL Senator Tammy Duckworth, and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot.     We are honored […]

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