Navigating Racism and Anti-Blackness with our Children

from Raising Mums · host Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums

In Episode 96 of the Raising Mums podcast, I interview Rukayat Yakub, a Montessori teacher and award-winning author. Rukayat has travelled the world studying Arabic and traditional Islamic sciences. In addition to pursuing a doctorate in Islamic leadership, Rukayat coaches leaders and mothers on navigating anti-Blackness - the inability to see and value Black humanity in their communities and homes. In this episode Sister Rukayat shares: Practical advice on navigating anti-Blackness in our communities How the teachings in Islam help us address social issues Racism in books and boycotting authors Conversations about antiblackness with our children How to bring Black Islamic History into your homeschool curriculum The Prophetic model of compassion, justice, and belonging How the Prophet ﷺ dealt with racism and antiblackness Important Links BOOKS and Children's Classes by Rukayat Yakub: https://www.lightlegacybooks.com Rukayat's LEADERSHIP COACHING Programmes: https://rukayatyakub.com JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/newsletter for weekly encouragement and tips. HOMESCHOOLING COURSES: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/courses to help you simplify your education journey. Intro Music – by PEARLS OF ISLAM: https://www.pearlsofislam.co.uk (Bismillah from the album “Love is My Foundation”) 🎙️ START A PODCAST with Blubrry: https://ourmuslimhomeschool.com/startyourpodcast . Get your first month of Blubrry podcasting hosting FREE with the promo code RaisingMums

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