03. self-love for survival ft. diane guerrero

Amani catches up with her girl Lauren Jauregui, the singer, songwriter and prolific activist on a mission. The two friends open up to each other about the mental toll of the pandemic during an election year, the emotional aftershock of Amani's arrest, and how fucked up things have gotten. Lauren reveals her secret to staying true to yourself in the midst of all the chaos.

We sit back down with Amani five years after the infamous day that Trump called for a Muslim Ban. She reflects on where we were five years ago: hustling in the early days of MuslimGirl.com, the impact on her young team, and why things can never be the same. Plus: a moment of appreciation for the summer of Fetty Wap (Jersey pride!)

Amani gives an update about her viral arrest on an American Airlines flight after she made a first-class passenger "feel uncomfortable." Plus: a shocking part of the story that the media ignored.

Amani sits down with civil rights leader Linda Sarsour to find out what we can expect for Muslim women and other marginalized communities under a Biden presidency. She shares her honest thoughts about the policy, what's next and how we must empower our people as we move forward. Plus: the story behind Congresswoman-elect Cori Bush's Breonna Taylor face mask on Capitol Hill.

It's official: America has chosen its next president. But was that the only choice we made in this unprecedented election year? Amani connects with MSNBC anchor and journalist Ayman Mohyeldin to reflect on how it all went down and what it might mean for the next generation and beyond. 

Amani reacts to the nail-biting 2020 Election Results during a live taping with AMANI 2020 congressional campaign volunteers. They get deep about the impact of this tumultuous political year on young people and how historic campaigns like her own couldn't have been possible without the power of Gen-Z. We've partnered with Lyft to get people to the polls no matter who or what you vote for. Use code "2020VOTE" on Election Day and see lyft.com/vote for more info.

It's election week in the most important presidential race of our lives and Amani is breaking it down with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.  The first Somali-American representative's vocal push for progress has made her Trump's public enemy #1. She explains what this crossroad will mean for the future of America. We've partnered with Lyft to get people to the polls no matter who or what you vote for. Use code "2020VOTE" on Election Day and see lyft.com/vote for more info.

Activist, author and actor Diane Guerrero sits down with Amani about growing up in the shadow of failed immigration policies and how self-love became her survival. Amani and the "Orange Is The New Black" star open up about using their sisterhood to navigate challenges in the industry.

Amani and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib check in about the state of progressive values in the 2020 elections. The first Muslim congresswoman pushes back on the idea of “falling in line” and offers building community as our only option.  We've partnered with Lyft to get people to the polls no matter who or what you vote for. Use code "2020VOTE" on Election Day and see lyft.com/vote for more info.

Introducing our first guest on ANTIDOTE, the indomitable Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. The first Black congresswoman from Massachusetts lays down the ground plan for young people in November and makes her case for the vote as an act of resistance. Amani shares a confession. We've partnered with Lyft to get people to the polls no matter who or what you vote for. Use code "2020VOTE" on Election Day and see lyft.com/vote for more info.