MANA is committed to empowering and uplifting the African-American Muslim community. We are planning the second series of planning sessions for our three working groups under the banner of our two-year Initiative to Strengthen Families of African-American Muslims (ITSFAAM). Those three groups are:
Healthy Marriages:
The Healthy Marriage working group focuses on setting goals to increase healthy marriages as the cornerstone for creating a stable and thriving community.
| The next session for the Healthy Marriage Working Group is Sunday, January 28th. |
Youth Engagement
The Youth Engagement working group places a strong emphasis on finding ways to engage and empower the youth within the community successfully.
| The Youth Engagement Working Group was held on January 24th. |
Young Adult Leadership:
The Young Adult Leadership working group recognizes the importance of nurturing the leadership potential of young adults within the African-American Muslim community and is working on setting achievable goals to meet this important objective.
| The next session for the Young Adult Leadership Working Group is Feb 4th. |
By focusing on these three key initiatives as part of MANA’s two-year Initiative to Strengthen Families of African-American Muslims (ITSFAAM), we aim to create a supportive and nurturing environment that enables individuals and families to thrive spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Through these efforts, we want to build a strong, resilient community that is equipped to address the unique challenges and opportunities we face while also contributing positively to the broader society.
Akanke is a native of Atlanta who now resides in Dayton, Ohio. She reverted to Islam in 1994 and is passionate about Islam and Islamic spirituality. Akanke is a graduate of Georgia State University, where she earned a degree in Communication, with a focus on film, TV, and cultural anthropology. Her career is diverse, and her interests span various creative forms of expression. From producing TV and radio shows to creating documentaries, writing, graphic design, and life coaching, she strives to make a lasting and authentic impact wherever she goes. Akanke has been a dedicated supporter of MANA since 2007, currently serving as the organization’s Board Vice President. In this role, she plays a key part in working with the Board President and Secretary to shape the organization’s trajectory. Additionally, she serves as MANA’s part-time Communications Director.
