The Muslims I Know at the Dharma Refuge

Today I led a discussion after the screening of The Muslims I Know at the Dharma Refuge. It was one of the most effortless post-screening Q&As I’ve ever done: 1) because I felt accepted and the questions were more a way to engage rather than confront and challenge, and 2) because it was a surprisingly woke audience that understood the mechanics of racism and American foreign policy. This was the first screening I did since a 17-year old, beautiful Muslim kid was beaten to death with a metal bat in VA. I couldn’t discuss it in any detail – it makes me too emotional. But it was lovely to be embraced by people who were as shocked, heartbroken and angered as I. Thank u Sue Gaile for organizing everything and for the gorgeous flowers and thx to my friend Milo Lomi for being there – wish we had taken this picture earlier, before you left!

Mara Ahmed at the Dharma Refuge