21 February - 4 March 2014

Shaping Tomorrow: The Legacy of Malcolm X

Human Appeal and Sa'adah present a 10 city charity dinner and lecture tour featuring Imam Siraj Wahhaj

In the 1990s, Imam Siraj rose to fame in the British Muslim community with his inspiring and

heartfelt speeches. Now, after 15 years, he is making his first major comeback to the UK & Ireland.

We are excited to be hosting his two week tour between 21st February and 4th March 2014. Imam Siraj will be joined by American spoken word artists Baraka Blue and Basheer Jones for a string of enlightening evenings about the legacy of Malcolm X.

Imam Siraj will put another piece to the puzzle on the extraordinary life of Malcolm X, the great human rights activist. Each day, Imam Siraj will illustrate the ways we can learn from the life of one of America's most historical figures.

All 10 events start at 6.30pm.

The cause

We are holding this tour to support the most vulnerable in our world: children and orphans.

Worldwide, it's children and orphans who suffer the most in conflicts. Children face tremendous dangers on a daily basis in places like Syria and Palestine. Many even become psychologically traumatised after seeing the death of family members. This tour will raise vital funds to help those in need: whether it’s through emotional support, education or medical aid.

About Imam Siraj Wahhaj

Imam Siraj Wahhaj is the Imam of Masjid Taqwa in New York and one of the most prolific Islamic speakers in the United States. Known internationally for his power and oratory, he has appeared on many TV talk shows and at major North American conventions. Imam Wahhaj accepted Islam in 1969 and received Imam training at Ummul Qura University of Makkah in 1978.

His audio and video lectures have been widely distributed in the United States among the Muslim community. Imam Wahhaj has appeared on several national television talk shows and interviews especially about his anti-drug campaigns. He received high praises from the media and NYPD for initiating anti-drug patrol in Brooklyn, New York.

About Basheer Jones

Basheer Jones was born in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Martin Luther King High School. He hosted Barack Obama rallies and held one of the largest youth voter registration efforts in city history alongside influential people like: Cornel West, Lebron James, Hill Harper, Russell Simmons, and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson.

About Baraka Blue

Baraka Blue is an MC and spoken word artist residing in California. Part of Muslim musicians collective Remarkable Current, Baraka Blue has performed all over the US as well as the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. In addition to his performances, he has taught classes and led creative writing workshops internationally.