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6: Are You A Terrorist? Interview with Zeytun Ahmed

Zeytun Ahmed is a young woman who chooses to live out her faith in the western world where sometimes wearing a hijab causes some people to resort to stereotypes. Having lived in a refugee camp, she is now a student at the University of Washington and impacting lives with her story, her faith, and her determination to leave her imprint…
Grantley Martelly
July 25, 2020
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4: Interview with Dr. Andre Sims, Pt. 1

Despite earning a Ph.D., and becoming a psychologist, pastor, and businessman none of these accomplishments has shielded Dr. Sims from the realities of being a black male in the United States of America even among people of faith. In part 1 we hear his story from being raised in Detroit, MI to being a college football player, and becoming a…
Grantley Martelly
July 15, 2020
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5: Interview with Dr. Andre Sims, Pt. 2

Dr. Sims discusses the system of Courageous Conversations to help address issues of faith and race. He gives examples of his work and his encounters in these areas including his work with faith leaders. He gives reasons for why we must continue this work in the community, especially in faith communities.
Grantley Martelly
July 7, 2020
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2: Writing It Down Is Not Enough

Many organizations take the time to create and document their statements and policies against racial and social injustice and the need for reconciliation. As good and bold as this is, does writing it down alone bring about the change we need? This episode calls for action by developing and executing an implementation plan with clear measures of accountability that result…
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1: Breaking the Tradition of Racism

This is the debut episode of Above The Noise. I address why this podcast is needed and invite you to join the discussion. We look at how challenges of faith and race have not been reconciled over the ages and how the vestiges of this failure continue to haunt us. I then discuss how people of faith need to show…
Grantley Martelly
April 21, 2020