Hyphenated: Episode 2
Hyphen journalists and guests discuss Diane Abbott’s suspension —plus architect Shahed Saleem on Islamic architecture in the UK
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In this episode, our panel of guests reviews the week’s news. Hyphen assistant editor Hussein Kesvani, journalist Fadah Jassem, who specialises in AI and the MENA region and comedian Ola Labib, discuss Diane Abbott’s racism row and look at how social media platforms like Twitter are helping save lives in war-torn Sudan.
Plus, why are some people seemingly incapable of pronouncing Muslim names?
Later, architect Shahed Saleem on the importance of his Ramadan Pavilion at the Victoria & Albert museum in London, and what he has learned about Islamic architecture after decades of building mosques in the UK.
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Topics
Selected stories
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‘There are many hidden Muslim gems in London’s history’
AbdulMaalik Tailor, the founder of Muslim History Tours, is on a mission to show everyone an often-ignored side of the UK capital
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Why politicians should heed the King’s words by encouraging a common civic identity
Britain’s political parties should take lessons from King Charles and encourage good relations between people of all faiths and creeds
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‘You get art but then you also get something edible’
Young Muslim bakers have turned their lockdown hobby into decorative cake making start-ups with the help of Instagram
