Empowerment and Community Building

The speaker shares her journey from experiencing hate and violence as a Muslim woman in New York to founding Malikah, an international organization focused on empowering women through self-defense and community building. She emphasizes the importance of starting with what and who you know, and the power of joy and friendship in creating change.

What event marked the beginning of the speaker's story?

• Her first day at school

• Her mother's arrival in New York City

• Her first job

• Her first karate class

What did the women in the speaker's community do to support each other?

• Started a local business

• Created social networks for childcare and fundraising

• Organized sports events

• Held weekly meetings

What incident motivated the speaker to start teaching self-defense?

• A personal attack on the street

• A friend's suggestion

• A community event

• A school project

What was the initial reaction of the community to the speaker's self-defense classes?

• They were opposed

• They were skeptical but supportive

• They were uninterested

• They were immediately enthusiastic

What is the main focus of the organization Malikah?

• Organizing cultural events

• Providing financial aid

• Building safety and power for women

• Teaching self-defense

What lesson did the speaker learn about working with communities?

• To impose her own ideas

• To start with familiar people

• To focus solely on physical defense

• To work independently

What additional component did the speaker include in her self-defense classes?

• A financial planning session

• A segment for emotional sharing and healing

• A language learning module

• A focus on nutrition

What does the speaker believe is essential for creating change?

• Strict rules and regulations

• Joy and community relationships

• Government intervention

• Individual efforts

What does the speaker hope women will not have to do?

• Participate in community events

• Attend self-defense classes

• Use self-defense techniques

• Learn new skills

What is the speaker's ultimate goal in her work?

• To write a book about her experiences

• To travel to every country

• To become a famous self-defense instructor

• To stop violence by changing systems and cultures