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Niya Abdullahi

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Niya is tech-enthusiast, filmmaker, anti-racism and anti-Islamophobia educator, founder of @Habasooda (external link)  and Business Technology Management graduate. Themes of identity, liberation and resistance inform her work. She is grateful to have made it until the end and recognize that everything happens by the will of Allah (God). Alhamdulilah!

Accolades and awards

  • W. H. Bouck Memorial Award/J. D. Hague Memorial Award

What does it mean to be a Black Ryerson grad?

It means that I proved everyone wrong.

What do you plan to do after you graduate?

Making moves while continuing to surprise myself.

What advice do you have for other Black Ryerson students?

Make the most of it!

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/niyaabdullahi (external link) 

Instagram: instagram.com/habasooda