Скачать или смотреть Iowa Files: Ako Abdul-Samad; A Life Working for Justice

Ako Abdul-Samad has served the community in numerous capacities as an elected official, mediator, and community organizer. He has witnessed first-hand the challenges facing low income minority communities. His passion to improve the community lead to the creation of a community agency, Creative Visions Human Development Institute, to provide comprehensive, holistic services to develop and empower individuals and families. Additionally, Abdul Samad served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2007-2025.

Ako will share his thoughts on the state of equality and the fight against systemic poverty & racial injustice and his life-long commitment to the power of dialogue to make positive change.