Communities of Hope Roundtable features BIPOC food entrepreneurs
WDET’s Communities of Hope Roundtable features minorities coping through the pandemic
WDET reporter Nargis Rahman interviews people from communities of color in the Communities of Hope series. The series explores how minority communities persevered during the pandemic.
WDET is hosting a roundtable with two of the food entrepreneurs interviewed, to learn more about their challenges and opportunities in opening businesses during the pandemic. Rahman will speak with Chef Helina Melaku of Konjo Me, authentic Ethiopian cuisine, and Sadya Chowdhury, owner of Zafreen’s Kitchen, a Bangladeshi catering company.
The event will be held May 16 from 4-7 p.m. at Baobab Fare in Detroit.
Food samples will be provided. Beverages will be available for purchase.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer grants Rebeka Islam community service award for Asian American, COVID-19 advocacy
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced 10 community service award winners on Wednesday for “their commitment to helping others during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
APIAVote-Michigan Executive Director Rebeka Islam is one of the 10 winners. Islam was awarded for her service as “an advocate for Asian American Pacific Islander rights and resources, and the COVID-19 pandemic further fueled her fire to help her community.”
In APIAVote-Michigan’s newsletter, Islam says she is driven by her own experiences to make a difference.
“When I realized that entire communities will fall through the cracks as a result of the obstacles to outreach and a lack of representation in the system, I started the journey towards bridging that gap in my own community,” said Rebeka. “It’s an honor to see where this journey has led me and as long as I am able, I am proud to serve the community as a Bangladeshi Muslim American woman, mother, and community advocate.”
Worshippers prepare for the last 10 nights of Ramadan
If you’re worried about getting your A-game going for the last 10 nights of Ramadan, a holy time during the month of Ramadan, here’s a guide to get you started. It’s believed that Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is found within the odd number of nights. Worshippers increase prayer, read Quran, and ask for forgiveness during this time.