Welcome to Malian Voices, an African Voices Podcast special that highlights the lives and stories of Malian nationals living in Chicago. In this special, we talk to Ousmane Drame, Imam of Masjid Al-Farooq located in the city’s South Side, who speaks on the current crisis in Mali. We also speak to Bukie Adekoje, UAO’s Research and Policy Associate, who speaks on UAO’s efforts to get Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Malians, and how to get involved through advocacy work. At the end of the special, we highlight upcoming events in the Chicagoland area.
Welcome to African Voices!
African Voices is the official podcast of the United African Organization, a coalition of African national associations that promotes social and economic justice, civic participation and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois. On this podcast, we will air:
- News, events and issues from the African community in Illinois.
- Advice on critical issues such as citizenship seminars and social benefits.
- Interviews with activists in the African Community and excerpts from our Africans in Chicago Oral History Project.We invite you to send us information on news, events and issues that affect your community. If you have a story to share or would like to connect us to activists in your community, let us know.
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