Confronting Islamophobia w/ Duha Elkhouli

The Natural Hair Movement

In this episode, Layla explores the depths of the prejudice she faced for her natural hair to ultimately coming to terms with her roots and identity. The journey blooms into a call for action to recognize natural hair discrimination is a vital ingredient for combatting racial inequity. Akhila and Layla converse about the steps that can be done for GenZ to understand natural hair.

Confronting Islamophobia w/ Duha Elkhouli

A student at LaGuardia High School in NYC, New York, Duha Elkhouli shares her heart wrenching story of a time she had to singlehandedly combat islamophobia. Duha speaks about the limited representation of Muslim women in the media and how she had to grapple with the realities of being a GenZ Muslim minority in a school that is predominantly white.

Introducing: The GenZ Experience

Welcome to The GenZ Experience, a podcast branching off of GenZ Girls, an international organization redefining gender equity. At the GenZ Experience, your hosts - Akhila Boda and Layla Hussein - will discuss all there is to the diverse interests, experiences, and perspectives of Generation Z.