How to Be a Better Human How to be good enough in America (w/ Wajahat Ali)
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Feb 12, 2024 Wajahat Ali, a writer who brings to light the funny and difficult truth of life outside of the mainstream, discusses his experiences as a brown Muslim in America and as a father dealing with a complicated health diagnosis for his daughter. He shares heartwarming wisdom on the importance of letting go and finding joy, even in the bleakest times. They also explore topics such as Muslim stereotypes, dark humor as a coping mechanism, the struggles of second-generation immigrants in America, and the significance of investing in hope.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Maintaining Hope and Cultivating Optimism
02:06 • 2min
Muslim Stereotypes, Dark Humor, and the Complex Identity of Being a Person of Color in America
03:50 • 2min
The Struggle of Second-Generation Immigrants in America
06:03 • 5min
Investing in Hope
10:57 • 24min
Wrapping up with gratitude and promotion
35:05 • 2min