Browsing by Subject "marginalized communities"
Item Amanda Quraishi Interview(2018-09-20) Institute for Diversity & Civic Life; Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is with Amanda Quraishi, a Muslim convert and activist in Austin, Texas. Quraishi discusses her journey of converting to Islam and her story of becoming an activist within the community and beyond. She shares her perspective on the strength and challenges facing the Muslim community, including the power of masses and the importance of accepting pluralism.Item Graduate Education and the Practice of Human Rights(Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies, 2009) Wooten, MatthewItem Mary Wilson Interview(2020-08-26) Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is with Mary Wilson, a retired pastor and teacher who discusses her experiences from both occupations. Mary grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and has a background in education, first teaching junior high and later serving as an instructor at Austin Community College, upon receiving her masters in education. Mary was the pastor of The Church of The Savior for 18 years and holds a ministry doctoral degree. She also ran for a seat in Congress in 2017. In this interview, she shares formative experiences of her life, lessons from her time as a pastor and congressional candidate, and the challenges in her life, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.Item Neil Thomas Interview(2020-10-05) Institute for Diversity & Civic Life; Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is Reverend Dr. Neil Thomas. Reverend Dr. Neil Thomas is a well known reverend who has served as a pastor in the United Kingdom, Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX. Reverend Thomas is currently the pastor for the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, a member congregation of the United Church of Christ that strives to promote diversity and inclusivity. In this interview, Revered Thomas discusses his leadership and activism in the church and larger community. He shares navigating preaching during the pandemic, how the goals of faith have changed, and the new structure of church via Zoom. We learn through his insights, the connection and engagement found through faith and how the pandemic can reteach one’s relationship with God.Item Usama Malik Interview(2021-03-17) Institute for Diversity & Civic Life; Department of Religious StudiesThis interview is with Usama Malik, a Muslim Chaplain at Muslim Space in Austin, Texas. Usama shares the story of his upbringing in Round Rock, Texas, a community with few Muslims. He discusses the discrimination he faced growing up, and the ways he now practices undoing the internalization he experienced. Usama connects his story to the larger Muslim narrative in the United States, and how the approach of teaching Islam in America has changed in the past decade.