Tasneem’s Blog Archive
Merging Conflict & the Classroom
Just came out of a guest speaking session for a Year 12 English class on the topic of 'Encountering Conflict'. I spoke to the obstacles of media and political rhetoric in distorting realities. Responses from students were adept - showing keen interest in fighting...
A Legal Iftar that Raises the Bar
Tonight I presented a keynote address at the Maurice Blackburn Iftar speaking to the importance of organisations reaching out beyond the singular event to their diverse community consumers. MB demonstrate a proactive approach to engagement. Both their staffing...
Iftar – Sunny Side Up North
"The Queensland Police, hosting an Iftar for Brisbane Muslims, at the Greek Club. Diversity; we're standing in it". Tonight in the latest #ramadandiaries instalment, I enjoyed being in Brisbane at the Queensland Police Service Iftar. Delivering a keynote to...
The ABC of Diversity- Merit comes in all colours
Today I presented on a diversity panel, 'Creative Offroads' for the ABC, to discuss the impact of stereotypes on screen in news and film. Amazing co-presenters, including: Jeremy Fernandez, Journalist, ABC (moderator) Tasneem Chopra Author,...
Pushing the Diversity Envelope – Ramadan Style
As the #theRamadanDiaries take flight, tonight began with the #ambulancevictoria inaugural Iftar. Hosted by Ambulance Vic, AIS, Benevolence and UMMA centre, this was a fantastic evening thoughtfully executed by all involved. As a recently appointed Board...
RIP – Fought like a Butterfly & Stung like a Bee
"Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth." - Muhammad Ali, R.I. P. (1942-2016) An inspiration not just for conquering the boxing ring as world heavy weight champion- but for his courage to speak out against racism, civil rights abuses,...
Getting my BondTHINKing Cap On
Tonight I presented at BondTHINK, a university club based in Bond University on the Gold Coast in Queensland. This club aims to bring speakers to Bond to speak on a variety of social issues to encourage debate among the younger generation of future leaders of...
Vintage Moments on New Age Racism
Capturing a vintage Coburg moment, at Andres Cafe, talking racism, rallies, media and dog whistling policy- for 'iMigrant', by OPmedia with OmarPervaiz, film maker and multimedia artist. This interview will inform a short clip about perceptions of racism...
Coburg Rally- Hits a Nerve
Amid the insanity of a rally between Neo Nazi fascists and anti-racists in the heartland of multicultural Coburg, the sight of this sign on this kid, was the only moment to smile today. #hope The sight of tactical response team officers armed to the hilt, lining the...
Upgrades & Cupcakes in Oak Park
The Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy MP, along with Acting Premiere, James Merlino MP, today attended the Oak Park Ambulance Service branch to announce an upgrade of $1.4 million. This will result in major structural improvements, including on-site training...