Through a three-year commitment, the grant establishes the Building Bridges Fellowship and Completion Fund.

Ibrahim is an Egyptian American writer-director, poet, and curator based in New York City.

He completed his MA in African Studies at Stanford University and his MS in Education at St. Johns University.

Top Row (L to R) Ali Al-Arian, Zeshawn Ali, Akram Shibly, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Colette Ghunim
Middle Row (L to R) Sara Chishti, Razi Jafri, Aisha Jama, Yusuf Ahmed, Yumna Patel
Bottom Row (L to R) Sura Mallouh, Hisham Aidi, Khaula Malik, Sofian Khan, Zuff Shoya

His work centers marginalized peoples and their historicities, diaspora, nativity, and social transformation.

When the cooler Brown girl arrives, she finally sees her chance.

Saifee is a filmmaker and New York University Tisch graduate based in Brooklyn.

He founded True Intent Productions with a mission to serve humanity through enlightening entertainment.

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