Join Raheel Ahmad for Thursday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Yemen' and 'Juneteenth / Slavery'.
Yemen
Yemen’s conflict driven by politics and internal divisions has left the country in chaos with the world’s worst humanitarian crisis and people struggling to survive.
Juneteenth / Slavery
Juneteenth marks the end of slavery—or does it? Born from delayed freedom in 1865, it’s a powerful but often misunderstood symbol of liberation. Join us as we explore whether Juneteenth delivered on its promise, why the fight for equality continues, and how Islam champions true justice and dignity.
Guests:
Dr Ali Saif – Chair of Yemen Gulf Strategic Studies and Managing Director of Yemen Relief UK Ltd
Ahmed Baider – Yemeni Journalist (TBC)
Gerald Horne – Professor of history and African American studies who specializes in the history of slavery, racism, and revolutionary movements.
Ibrahim X Kendi – Historian, Author and founding director of the centre for Antiracist Research, focusing on racial inequality and social justice.
Baser Rodney – President of the Pan African Ahmadiyya Muslim Association and director of centre of Islam and African studies at Webster university in St.Louis.
Producers : Rabeeta Khan and Mariam Munib
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