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NewsMay 14, 2019
Poem about Christchurch Mosque Attack wins University of Windsor Poetry Contest
Rima Asfour's poem recently won the Why Humanities annual Poetry Competition at the University of Windsor.
NewsApr 29, 2018
Check out Edmonton's former Youth Poet Laureate Nasra Adem in Ottawa Monday
Oromo-Somali Canadian Spoken Word artist and former Edmonton Youth Poet Laureate, Nasra Adem, 23, will be in Ottawa on Monday, April 30 at 7pm as part of the Youth Speak Ottawa showcase in partnership with the Ottawa Public Library.
StoriesDec 22, 2017
Timaj Garad: Using Poetry and Theatre To Bring Stories To Life
Muslim Link interviewed Ethiopian Canadian arts educator Timaj Garad . Timaj is a Toronto-based multi-disciplinary artist, using poetry and theatre to bring stories to life. Her art is auto-biographical, working at the intersections of a black Muslim woman challenging injustice, unearthing truths,…
NewsOct 18, 2017
Explore The Black Muslimah Canadian Experience Through Poetry and Theatre
On Saturday, October 21, folks in Toronto had an opportunity to hear from some emerging artists from Canada’s vibrant Black Muslim community. The Stars Within Us: A Black Muslimah Poetry & Theatre Showcase will debut original works developed in the Stellar (R)evolution (cycle 1) workshop series, a…
NewsApr 2, 2017
Jamaal Jackson Rogers named Ottawa's Poet Laureate
Jamaal Jackson Rogers was named Ottawa's English-language Poet Laureate by Mayor Jim Watson in March. Rogers, a spoken word artist, arts educator, residential counsellor for adults with disabilities, and creative director of Origin Arts and Community Centre, will be the city's first poet laureate…
StoriesFeb 26, 2016
JustJamaal: An Interview with Spoken Word Poet Jamaal Jackson Rogers
Jamaal Jackson Rogers is a Black Muslim Canadian Spoken Word poet in Ottawa. He has coached and supported several of the city’s up and coming Spoken Word poets. Muslim Link interviewed him about his personal journey as an artist.
StoriesOct 4, 2015
Nasim Asgari on Working to Publish Her First Book of Poetry
Spoken Word poet Nasim Asgari recently successfully crowdfunded to raise enough money to publish her first book of poetry before her 18 th birthday.
StoriesSep 7, 2015
Roua Aljied: Poetry, Passion and Protest
Sudanese Canadian Spoken Word poet Roua Aljied , 19, has become well-known in Ottawa as an artist willing to tackle controversial topics such as the rights of Palestinians during last year’s Gaza War with her poem “ We are Still Here ” to challenging rape culture with her poem “Looking Over Her…
StoriesAug 28, 2014
‘Accepting the Weirdo That You Are’ Nasra Adem reflects on art & identity
Edmontonian Spoken Word poet Nasra Adem was in Ottawa in August to perform in the Artistic Showcase of the Youth Can Slam National Youth Poetry Festival. But she’s no stranger to the Nation’s Capital. “That was like 10 years of my life!” Nasra, who’s only 20, exclaimed.
StoriesAug 12, 2014
Freedom Writer Haneen Al-Hassoun reflects on the hard work behind the art of Spoken Word
Muslim Link caught up with 17 year old Palestinian spoken word poet Haneen Al-Hassoun aka Freedom Writer as she prepares to compete in this week’s Youth Can Slam National Youth Poetry Festival.
StoriesJun 19, 2014
Husniyah: A Poet’s Reflection on Fatherhood
Jamaal Jackson Rogers is a Muslim poet who uses the spoken word to inspire his audiences to achieve their passions and pursuits. His mix of rhythm and poetry has been welcomed on international stages and his topics are based on spirituality, community, and family.
StoriesNov 7, 2013
Ali Islam: Faith and Spoken Word
“I HATED English, which makes the whole poetry thing a surprise even for myself,” shared Ali Awada about his unlikely success as a rising star in Ottawa's Spoken Word scene. Ali, 23, grew up in Detroit, the son of Lebanese parents who decided to move to Canada when he was 10. Ali broke onto the…
NewsJul 6, 2013
Faith in Words: Poetry at the Mosque
After Muslim Link's 10 anniversary celebration, I made a decision; I was going to have a spoken word event. At the mosque. Yes, you heard me right. I asked Sarah Musa, a fellow spoken word artist, to embark on this task with me. I then wrote an event proposal and emailed to a contact from the…
StoriesJun 5, 2013
Haneen Alhassoun: Spoken word lets hijabi artist have her say
Haneen Alhassoun recently won second place this month at the Ottawa Youth Poetry Slam. At 16, the Brookfield High School student is both humbled and excited about her win as she has been working towards it for the past two and a half years.
NewsJan 13, 2012
Expressions of Muslim Women 2012
Expressions of Muslim Women held their 4th annual show called Winds of Change at Centrepointe Studio Theatre on Dec. 10, 2011. The show exhibited artwork and performances by local Muslim women to a female audience. The new venue provided a professional space for this group of talented women to…

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