Just did my first TV interview! On escaping the shadow of my father, a convicted terrorist.

[LiberalVoice]

Hey everyone! Just came back from doing my first ever TV interview about being the son of El-Sayed Nosair. It was for the "Navigating Your Life Show with Dr. Nat Williams" on WFMZ out of Allentown, PA. Talked about what it was like growing up in the shadow of a convicted terrorist and what it has been like trying to make my own footprint in the peace movement. Really exciting stuff! Needless to say I was nervous but pretty excited that things are moving along. Went by much quicker then I'd expected. Hopefully I didn't make too big a fool out of myself. lol It should be airing June 21st! Really excited to be experiencing all these new adventures! I'll keep everyone updated on where you can find the video online once it has aired!

Peace!

PS. Here is a link to my first speech at The Student Peace Alliance National Conference at Southwestern Univ.

Here's Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ZakEbrahim

[rocktivity]

1. If you don't know how to get it on video and uploaded here

find someone who does!


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[LiberalVoice]

11. Well I'll def...

...upload it to youtube after June 21st. Does DU host their own users videos? Thanks so much for your support!

[rocktivity]

13. You don't need your own Web space--just get it on Youtube

and you'll be able to post it in DU Political Videos from there. If you need help, I'm sure there's someone around here qualified to assist you.


rocktivity

[LiberalVoice]

15. Actually...

...I guess I know how to do that. I posted the video link of my first speech in my initial post up there. So I'll def be posting it once I get the clip! Thanks for the info!

[Bluzmann57]

2. Cool!

Hope to see it on youtube or somewhere. And most likely you were very eloquent.
Peace to you as well sir.

[LiberalVoice]

16. Thank you for the well wishes. nt

[LiberalVoice]

23. I will def...

...be uploading it to youtube as soon as it is available. Thanks for the positive mojo!

[yellerpup]

3. Congratulations!

On both the interview and especially for making your own footprint in the peace movement! How exciting for you! & Rec.

[LiberalVoice]

18. It is really exciting!

Admittedly though this is all really new to me. So I'm still adjusting to being on stage or in front of a camera. Thankfully though every step of the way I have encountered amazing people who give me the confidence to keep speaking on issues of nonviolence.

[yellerpup]

20. A little nervousness helps to keep your edge.

I'm glad that you have a good support system while working on nonviolence. All good! Carry on.

[LiberalVoice]

35. Support system...

I consider myself very lucky to have such supportive people around me...there is no hand book for coming out with my type of story.lol I depend a lot on the advise of others

[yellerpup]

37. You are smart and you are brave.

I'm not surprised that you have people who love and support you. Good luck on your quest for peace and reconciliation.

[LiberalVoice]

43. Thanks yellerpup

[livetohike]

4. Congratulations!

The first interview is definitely the hardest. It will be so much easier the next time .

[DevonRex]

5. That's so cool! We're proud of you and I bet your family is just

over the moon.

[LiberalVoice]

22. Well...

...most of my family is great. Very supportive. Some though are anxious and paranoid about drawing attention because of death threats. It's hard having to temper a positive message when you have to worry about so many groups of people getting pissed.

With so many people making generalizations about each others character based on arbitrary distinctions I think I can help show people just because you come from from a certain background doesn't mean you have to continue along the same path.

Although I am not Muslim anymore I think interfaith dialogue is our only hope for finding reconciliation between groups that prefer to generalize about one another rather then judge a person based on their character. There are some amazing efforts being undertaken by organizations all over the world trying to eradicate those generalizations that lead to fighting between these groups. By using dialogue as a means to connect. The end goal of which is to create empathy towards humanity rather than secondary differences like race religion or sexual orientation.

[Shadow Creature]

6. did

Did you get the butterflies in the stomach?

[LiberalVoice]

19. You know...

...I spent the last 48 hours waiting to get nervous. I really didn't start to feel anything until about 5 minutes prior to the start of filming lol It may have been all the coffee! But once the interview started I got so caught up in not wanting to mess anything up I forgot about the butterflies! lol I have to admit though I am especially lucky that my amazing fiance was there with me for support! I can always count on her to be my rock.

[madrchsod]

7. ya never know who you`re going to meet here at du...

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to you......


be sure to remind us june 21...

[LiberalVoice]

17. And a...

...to you too! Thanks! And I'll def post a reminder once it's online.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

8. Congratulations!

I'm sure you did wonderful and hope you provide us with a link if one becomes available after it airs.

[pinboy3niner]

10. Congrats--yours sounds like an amazing story

Looking forward to your update. And this interview likely will lead to more--keep up the good work!

K&R

[aquart]

12. Congratulations.

Your first TV interview! I would have had to be sedated.

[LiberalVoice]

42. I was lucky...

...it was so low key. The gentleman hosting, Dr Nat Williams, was very good at making me forget I was talking in front of a camera. Even the camera men were kind and funny. I would have to say it was a perfect first experience.

[gateley]

14. I am so impressed! Please DO keep us updated! Recommend!

[roguevalley]

21. I can't wait to see it. An apostle for peace, I didn't know. Good on

you, honey. We need more like you.

[LiberalVoice]

26. I would really...

...hardly call myself an apostle. But thank you for the positive support

[LiberalVoice]

39. I will...

keep you updated. Also, the Kunstler sisters(The late William Kunstler's daughters) have started documenting the whole journey of me coming out with my story. Their last movie just came out last year about their dad (who was my father's lawyer and an amazing man)... http://www.disturbingtheuniverse.com/Trailer.html Its def a film everyone should watch. It is very humbling and inspiring.

[Mnemosyne]

24. What an amazing life you must have led! Looking forward to interview. KnR! n/t

[LiberalVoice]

36. It is weird...

and surreal to me. I have to say I feel more empowered now that I am getting my message out. It took me a long time to muster the courage to come out with my story. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. DU is good therapy! lol

[troubledamerican]

25. Woody Harrelson's father assassinated a federal judge...

Everybody deserves a fresh start

[LiberalVoice]

38. wow...

I never knew that. I can't imagine what he must have had to go through processing that.

[lunatica]

27. DU is full of the most interesting people!

That's so cool. I can't wait to see it.

[LiberalVoice]

34. Thanks...

DU does have the most interesting people. It really is a great tool to keep up to date with current events that seem to make it below the standard news radar. Thanks for your support!

[Blue_Tires]

28. ttt

[LiberalVoice]

29. ttt?

I notice a lot of your posts have ttt in the headline and you don't offer any explanation as to what it means...So what does it mean? lol

[Blue_Tires]

31. To The Top

a way of kicking the post...

[LiberalVoice]

32. ttt

Thanks for the kick!

[Daphne08]

30. I just listened to your speech at The Student Peace Alliance

National Conference on YouTube.

Please continue telling your story. You are a very articulate young man, and your message is very inspiring.

[LiberalVoice]

33. Thank you...

... It was a great place to first open up to a crowd. Everyone at the Peace Alliance were so supportive...just like DU. If you don't mind me asking;... do you have any comments about the speech? It was my first one and not professionally written Are there parts you liked more than others? Questions you were wondering about? Any feed back would be appreciated.
Be Well and thank you so much for the support

[Scullystrouble]

40. Your doing a great job!

went to your website...good luck with everything!

[LiberalVoice]

41. Thank you

I really can't explain how much the support here on DU has meant to me over the years.

[Scullystrouble]

44. Saw your speech...

good luck with the momentum