Rana Abdelhamid: 3 lessons on starting a movement from a self-defense trailblazer

The speaker shares a personal journey of growing up as an immigrant in New York, facing discrimination, and finding empowerment through community support. Inspired by the resilience of women in her neighborhood, she started teaching self-defense to young women, which evolved into an international organization. The speaker emphasizes starting with what and who you know, and the importance of joy in activism, aiming to create a safer world for women.

What challenges did the author's mother face as an immigrant in New York City?

How did the author describe the community in Queens?

What role did women play in the author's life and community?

What incident did the author recount that highlighted the challenges faced by Muslim women?

What was the author's motivation for starting self-defense classes?

How did the author ensure that the self-defense classes were effective and relevant to the community?

What emotional aspects did the author highlight in the self-defense classes?

What was the author's perspective on the importance of joy in community work?

How did the author describe the relationships built within the community?

What key takeaway did the author emphasize regarding the prevention of violence?