As salaamu alaikum everyone,
The revolution will not be televised! Whew, were we wrong about that one?! Not only is it televised, it is streamed, reposted, and on every platform you can think of. It can be a little overwhelming… in a pandemic…you think?? Some of you might be learning new things that surprise you about your own views. Some of you are learning new things about your friends, family, and co-workers that may have shocked you, changed you, or even disappointed you. It’s just a flood of emotions all around, to say the least.
You might want to be educated and be on the RIGHT side of history. Some of this might be new territory for you and a fire might be brewing inside of you and you are wanting to make change right now. So, you are reading new books, reposting everything you learn about, finding your local protest, or sitting on another zoom call about anti-racism. But you’re also exhausted and maybe feel guilty because you feel like you should do more.
So, what do you do with all of it? Be easy on yourself. Remember that the Civil Rights Movement was longer than the 5 pages they devoted to it in your history books. Just to put that in perspective for you, the Birmingham Bus Boycott that started in part from the actions of Rosa Parks lasted from December 5, 1955 to December 20, 1956. That meant days, weeks and months of walking to work every day while hiding from your white boss that you are boycotting the bus, because that could get you fired. That meant days of rainy and cold days walking or finding other ways to get to work or to the store for groceries. In that year, life still had to happen. Days off still happened. REST still happened. So, if you need rest, take it and pick the sign back up tomorrow. Because we are living in a new day and for real change to happen, we are going to have to get ready for the long haul. So don’t try and get it all in one day… take your time and rest. The revolution needs strength in numbers and in mind.
Peace and Blessings,
Samaiyah
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SATURDAY (6/13): EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF MUSLIM LIFE AT DUKE
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PASSWORD:
muslimduke
WHEN
: 11:30am
-1pm EST
The Duke Muslim Alumni Association and the Center for Muslim Life cordially invite you to be a part of the exploration of the history of Muslim life at Duke, and the unveiling of the timeline current students have been working on.
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FRIDAY (6/12): WEEKLY "JUM'AH"
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WHEN:
1pm-1:30pm ET
WHO:
Imam Waheed
TOPIC
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The Dawning of a New Day
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TUESDAY (6/16): NAVIGATING DUKE
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WHEN:
Tuesday, June 16th, 4pm ET
On the third Tuesday of every month, join other Duke students to learn and share best practices in navigating Duke. Participants will discuss:
- Recommended Professors
- Unknown financial assistance
- Travel Opportunities
- Classes to avoid
- Best Dorm and living arrangements
- Best Internships
- Navigating Admin and Deans Office
- etc
Share and learn from your peers to get the most out of Duke!!
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THURSDAY (6/18): WHO ARE ASIANS? A LEARNING GROUP
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WHEN:
Thursday, June 18th, 9:30am ET
Thursday, July 9th, 9:30am ET
Thursday, July 30th, 9:30am ET
Join us in building a space of connection, exploration, and solidarity among A/API* students. This is a monthly learning group that will connect personal experiences to histories of racial construction in order to explore and disrupt Asian identity across the world. The CMA, I-House, and the CML invite all (domestic and international) undergraduate, graduate and professional students who identify or are perceived as Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi, Persian, and Arab (southwest Asian).
**This is an acknowledgement that the A/API name is very limited to the breadth of the unique and vast ethnicities and cultures of Asian countries and diaspora, which includes but is not limited to: Pacific Islander, South Asian, Southeast Asian, Desi, Desi American, Southwest Asian, Arab, Persian, Asian, Asian American, Multiracial, Multiethnic, Multinational, Transnational Adoptees, and more.
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THURSDAY (6/18): BLACK MUSLIM TALK SPACE: A HEALING SPACE
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WHEN:
Monday, June 18th, 3pm-4:30pm ET
Join the Center for Muslim Life for our monthly program: Black Muslim Talk Space. This month, Samaiyah will hold a space for black-identified** students, staff, faculty and community members to express their anger, irritation, pride, hope, and all the conflicted feelings stirred up by recent events. We will discuss anti-blackness in the Muslim community, examine internalized anti-blackness, and share healing practices.
**note: you do not have to identify as Muslim to join this space. Non-Duke-affiliated students are especially encouraged to join!
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LET US KNOW HOW WE'RE DOING
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If you have participated in any of our programming since campus has been closed, please take
30 SECONDS to let us know how our virtual communications and programming has impacted YOU during this time. Please also let us know if you have ideas for programming we're not doing that you'd like to see!
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WRITE FOR THE DUKE CHRONICLE
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The Duke Chronicle’s Opinion section is accepting applications for new columnists for the fall semester.
Applications due July 31st.
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SUBMIT AN EVENT OR ANNOUNCEMENT
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To submit an event or announcement to be considered for the CML Weekly Newsletter, please
fill out this form
by Wednesdays at 11:59pm
. Newsletters are sent Thursday evenings.
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Click to join our undergraduate and graduate/professional student text reminder groups!
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