I’m currently reading and enjoying this book by writer Ali Eteraz and while I’m slowly going through it during my hectic schedule what parts I am able to digest have been an extreme pleasure to read. Children of Dust is compelling, insightful, and highly recommended. Ali Eteraz account provides insight into the dichotomy that exists [...]
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UPDATE!!!!! The New Blog is finally ready!!! I will no longer add new posts at this address. In fact, there are 3 new posts at the new site right now. The new blog is technically, 95% or so ready as I am still hashing out some design, feature, and technical issues, but it’s definitely ready [...]
I take it back!
Apr 2
This picture was taken by my wife while she was at a conference in Miami. I guess Muslims are in fact starting to advertise. Go figure!
Just what is Thanksgiving about, anyway? It commemorates exploitation, theft, and family; it’s a feast that bears little resemblance to the early feasts that the European newcomers and natives shared, and even less the literal Thanksgiving in Puritan tradition. It’s a tradition almost entirely created through lobbying and marketing, and produces a frenzy of shopping [...]
The new kid on the blog.
Nov 17
Asalaamu alaikum, everyone. Robert was kind enough to invite me to contribute to The American Muslim, and especially as I’ve not commented often, an introduction seems indicated. I’m Nakia, a former Public Affairs Officer in the Coast Guard Auxiliary, writer, musician, educator, and polygamous crafter. I’ve made history and soap, and am currently recovering from [...]
As Salaam Alaikum, First of all I would like to thank all the readers of my blog for making me feel like I actually contribute something worthwhile to the world. The American Muslim Blog, contrary to popular belief was never intended to be all about Robert Salaam. It just happens to be that I’m [...]
New Marines Commercial
Jan 29
Just thought I would share America’s Marines
OK, now that I have given a picture overload, what do you think these pictures have in common? Well, they portray obvious and “honorary I guess” black people. I’m going here for a reason. Many, many, black people have this “well they are not black enough…” mentality. I hear this often when black people criticize [...]
Yes, that’s me…………… Anyway, I feel like I was forced into blogging about this, but the BBC produced an article yesterday entitled “Muslim face of the US Marines” with which I am intimately familiar with… The article was emailed to me by a dear and wonderful sister whom I know (who btw, may end up [...]
I was inspired to write on this issue coincidentally because of a question my younger cousin asked me. She wanted to know how I felt about race relations in America as it relates to African Americans. As I answered these series of questions and gave my humble opinions, I thought about how this issue of [...]
Photo courtesy of NAACP Stephen York, an S.C. resident who attends Pilgrim Baptist, said he dressed in overalls, a flannel shirt and painted his face black for an event last month that featured lip-synched performances to prerecorded hymns by black singers. Now what is this crap? Well this is a news story I was hipped [...]
Dr. Blogstein's Happy Hour
Mar 28
Well, I was a guest on Dr. B’s radio show last night and we did the “guess the Arabic curse word” segment and I got to show how un-funny I am, as well as display my very poor command of the Arabic language. Also, Dr. B tried to stir the pot by airing my [...]
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?host_id=2458 Call in (646) 652-2599 Well I may have made history tonight! I know I’m arrogant with a sprinkle of vain…. Either way, I think it went well, big props go out to Dr. Blogstein for saving the show by calling in. I promise, I’m going to have a definite format and it will get [...]
Tonight @ 7:30 pm ET I take 30 min of my time to play around and see how this radio host thing works. I’m certain it will be as great as I am, I suppose that’s saying allot! Seriously, I plan to cover the purpose for my show, what themes can be expected, and [...]
My first Radio Appearance
Feb 14
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?show_id=10052 I had a great time on the show. It went very well and I will definitely be listening more in the future. Having been asked “difficult” questions and dealing with the flu, with all these challenges, I still adapted and overcame. Dr. B is an awesome host with an awesome blog and it was [...]
My first Radio Appearance
Feb 12
Well, it looks like someone thought well of me enough to invite me to speak live and in person (well kind of). This person of course, is a fellow blogger Dr. Blogstein, who by the way has one of the funniest blogs I have thus far come across. According to Dr. B in his show [...]
So I made it to WordPress
Oct 11
Thanks to some sound advice from fellow bloggers, I decided to start my “up and coming” blog on wordpress. Now I must admit Im having a “few” issues, adjusting to the different format. However, God-willing, I will hash these things out. For those of you that have read my “old” blog, which I may or [...]
Name Change
Oct 10
I’m so undecided with this blog thing, so in my latest idiosyncratic expression of indecisiveness, I decided to change the name of the blog from “Salaam’s Blog” to “An American Muslim”, why, I don’t really know, other than I think it sounds better. After all, “Salaam’s Blog” only makes sense if you know me personally, [...]
Currently, I’m taking a public speaking class in college. In my opinion, this is a step on the long path I’m walking toward making a difference in this world. Those that know me, know that I aspire to be a politician or some sort of policy maker, and in doing so, it obviously makes sense [...]
Follow-up: Current things on my mind…Critics of Islam and Dr. King "Made in China"
Aug 16
Posted by Robert Salaam in Commentary, Current Events, Islam, Misc, Politics/Policy/Law, Spirituality & Religion, The American Muslim Radio Show | No Comments
Like most days believe it or not, my head is filled with a gazillion thoughts today and I have this feeling of incompleteness that has come over me. There are several current and past issues that I feel I need to speak about and get off my chest, lest I go crazy… (Considering I’m not [...]