Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Debating our Moral Citizenship Compass
Fascinating day shooting a documentary for ABC's Compass program on what defines citizenship and how do you measure belonging, in "Team Australia", scheduled to air in July. A diverse panel and strong opinions informed views, resulting in a revamp of a...
A Greek, Italian & Kenyan walk into an Iftar…
Tonight I attended the AMAFHH Iftar, whose tag reads "Multicultural & Proud of it". An evening awash with colour, food and beautiful company, including Teresa Defazio and VMC Chair, Helen Kapelos. Helen shared a candid presentation of her shared practice of...
AV Iftar – Take 2
Tonight's Ambulance Victoria 2nd Iftar celebrated inclusivity, community and passion, hallmarks of Ambulance Victoria's vision. I was in fine company with Board Chair, Mr Ken Lay AM, who opened tonight's proceedings with earnest words.. "As long as even one...
#roots #reasons #relationships #ACTION
Took part today in a fun interview and photo shoot relating to the upcoming film, 'Ali's Wedding' by Matchbox Puctures. This and other fun stills will form part of an upcoming exhibition/promo for this romcom Australian made movie about love, faith & family...
Have Mic. Will Hustle.
Interview today with 'Her Words' - producers of conversations with women re their views and experiences of online activism, career highs and lows. Thanks for the opportunity to share candid views of who polices free speech, and the value of increasing diverse...
News Wrap With Raf
Ending this roller coaster week with radio panelling á la News Therapy on ABC Melbourne with Damon Johnston(Herald Sun) and host, Raf Epstein. From crises with Fire fighters to Trumps latest scandal, then Cardinal Pells next move, to the ongoing Manus Island abuses of...
Drumpf: Talking Trump on The Drum
That's a wrap ??Drummers: Talking Trump investigations , separating Church & State and NT Police 'Say No to Drugs' video targeting young people: hit or miss.#thedrum #abc #tasneemchopra #crossculturalconsultant #hustlehard
Pressing Change
Meeting the executive team of the Australian Press Council. We discussed the perils of bias experienced via Islamaphobic reportage and the impact in particular to the wellbeing of young Australian Muslims. Am grateful for the candid conversations and look forwarded to...
Integrating Disruption One Panel at a Time #HRAFF
Moderating these fine looking disrupters and agitators for a panel discussing "Building Communities: Immigration& Integration" for the Human Rights & Arts Film Festival at ACMI, Federation Square today. Panellists included Bobuq Sayed, Marion Le, Thanh...
Eyes on the Blake Prize
The Curators Club.. Standing with Lyndel Winschel (Kinross) and Adam Porter (Casula Powerhouse) following this mornings Symposium on 'The Divine Image' for the 64th Blake Prize Touring exhibition, at the Kinross Arts & Spirituality Centre. The preliminary...