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MALA is proud to announce the winners of the 2019-2020 MALA Scholarship Contest. This diverse group of bright rising leaders will receive scholarships on behalf of MALA, PictureMotion, and Osmosis.org to assist in their pursuit of higher education. Visit MALA’s Storytelling collection to read about the incredible journeys of this years recipient, and stay tuned […]
On June 2nd, 2020, MALA posted a black square on all of the organization’s social media channels to honor Blackout Tuesday and demonstrate solidarity with Black communities in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. One of MALA’s community members took offense to this post and responded by posting a number of articles, tagging MALA […]
This month, Congressman Andy Kim honored Kalid Loul, MALA Board Member and Chief Operating Officer of Global Geeks for the work he has done to offer resources to first-line workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Congressman Kim thanked Kalid for his efforts in supplying valuable personal protective equipment to first-line workers, and acknowledged the […]
June 4, 2020 As the Deputy Director and co-founder of the Muslim American Leadership Alliance, and as a Black man living in the United States, I want to express solidarity, on behalf of myself and MALA, with communities of color during this dark and painful time. I would like to first extend my thoughts and […]
In a brief and illuminating essay, Ahmed Flex Omar, Co-Founder and Deputy Director of MALA, describes his reaction to the recent killing of Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man who was pursued and killed by two white men while jogging in a Georgia neighborhood. The essay, titled “The Lynching of Ahmaud Arbery,” explores the […]
MARCH 30, 2020 As the spread of the COVID-19 virus intensifies in the U.S., MALA is working around the clock with our partners and community members to provide resources to those who are most vulnerable. Today, MALA’s Executive Director, Zainab Khan joined legendary fashion designer Naeem Khan and Kalid Loul, Global Geeks founder […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
