Note New Location: Chase Center on the Riverfront (815 Justison St, Wilmington, DE 19801)
PROGRAM
5:00 – 9:15
Details coming soon!
SPEAKERS
Hosts/MCs
Jude Husein
Jude Husein is an Arab American community leader, organizer, and strategist deeply rooted in Philadelphia. Born in Palestine and raised in North Philadelphia, her life and work are guided by faith, service, and a commitment to empowering communities.
Jude serves as Deputy Executive Director of PhillyBOLT, where she leads leadership development, civic engagement, workforce readiness, and advocacy programs that have reached thousands of young people and community leaders.
Previously, Jude held senior leadership roles in Pennsylvania state government, including Chief of Staff and Executive Director in the Pennsylvania State Senate. As the only Arab American staff member in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, she worked to ensure historically excluded communities across the Commonwealth had a voice in decisions affecting their lives.
Jude began her college journey at the Community College of Philadelphia before earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in strategic communication from La Salle University. She is the founder of Philadelphia Palestine Day, a TEDx speaker, The Philadelphia Citizen’s Activist of the Year, and an Arab America Foundation 30 Under 30 honoree.
Omar Mussa
Coming soon.
Speakers
Representative Chris Rabb
Chris Rabb — popularly known as “RepRabb” — is the Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District in Philadelphia. A five-term state representative in the nation’s largest full-time state legislature, he has spent a decade introducing legislation ahead of its time: one of the nation’s first bipartisan 100% renewable energy bills, full fair funding for public schools, ranked choice voting, death penalty repeal, heirs’ property reform and deed fraud protection.
Before elected office, he wrote Invisible Capital: How Unseen Forces Shape Entrepreneurial Opportunity, taught social entrepreneurship and organizational innovation, and helped organize 1,500 adjunct professors at Temple University.
RepRabb comes from six generations of educators, artists and social justice warriors, and is the proud father of two sons.
Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda
Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda is the founder and president of Qalam Institute. He is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary where he teaches Sahih Bukhari, advanced Tafsir, Usul, Fiqh, Aqidah, and Balaghah. He has completed an extensive study of the life of the Prophet ﷺ in The Seerah Podcast and is currently working on The Tafsir Podcast. He annually teaches the Qur’an Intensive and Seerah Intensive, and leads groups on the Seerah Umrah tour, as well as to Masjid Al-Aqsa.
Born and raised in Dallas, he currently resides there with his wife and three children. He memorized the Qur’an in Karachi at an early age. After high school, he returned to Karachi to study the Islamic sciences full-time at Jamia Binoria. He graduated from the rigorous ‘alim program in 2001 at the top of his class. He then completed specializations in Fiqh and Tafsir. He also attained a B.A. and M.A. in Arabic from Karachi University while completing a Masters in Islamic Studies from the University of Sindh. After returning home, he taught at the local university and Islamic schools and served as an imam in the Dallas area.
Entertainment
Preacher Moss
Preacher Moss’s “End of Racism” Comedy and Lecture tour voted 2 times “Best Diversity Act” on college campuses, is critically acclaimed, and recognized as an industry standard for being tough, honest, and brilliantly funny voice on the conversation of race, diversity, and understanding in the world.
His unique lecture style has been described as “smooth, intelligent, and thought provoking”, as his “seriously funny” message simultaneously occupies two spaces of laughter and intellectual engagement at the same time. Making you laugh and think, Moss is master thinker, craftsman, and storyteller. His comedy is a reminder of the lost old school art of “comedy as protest, and enlightenment.” Engagement is undeniable.
Known as the founder of “Allah Made Me Funny”- The Official Muslim Comedy Tour, Preacher Moss is recognized as the “poor righteous teacher” from his days as a veteran performer coming up in the comedy industry, and college lecture circuit. As writer for Hollywood heavyweights like Damon Wayans, George Lopez, and Darrell Hammond on Saturday Night Live, Preacher Moss had proven his value across many levels of stand-up, activism, and community empowerment.
Few dispute Moss’ abilities on stage. Many have described his work as something akin to watching a veteran jazz musician fill in the scales with notes that ultimately make the world smile. His simplicity is the definition of what’s right, and what matters in life.
His experiences as a comedian, writer, lecturer, Muslim, African-American, and poor righteous teacher are the sum of all his parts. Ultimately he is the storyteller on the corner that shares the good news, and sometime the bad, but always with sincerity. He is a comedian of the times.
So…park yourself on the corner of laugh and think. Share a little time with the comedic stylings of your brother, The Mighty Preacher Moss.
DINNER
Appetizers: Traditional Caesar Salad, House-Made Dressing (Gluten Free), Chef’s Selection of Seasonal Accompaniments (Vegetables & Starch), Warm Breadsticks.
Entrees: Pan Seared Chicken Caprese with Fresh Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomato Basil Compote (Gluten Free), Seared Salmon Fillets with Soy Miso Glaze (Gluten Free), or Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Pesto Cream Sauce (Vegetarian). Vegan entrees prepared separately.
Beverages: Freshly Brewed Coffee, decaf coffee, and tea selections.
Dessert: Fresh Baked Cookies & Dessert Bars.
CHILDCARE
• Children under age 12 are not permitted to enter the main banquet hall.
• Childcare area will be designated by signage.
Check-In (5-6 PM):
- Parent will complete child registration form.
- Child and parent receive wrist band.
- Parent can supply diaper bags, special food, comfort items.
During Banquet:
- Childcare room will be CLOSED at all times.
- Children who are potty-trained will be accompanied to the bathrooms. No one can go alone.
- There will be a minimum of 5 childcare professionals in the room at all times.
- Age-appropriate activities and entertainment will be provided.
- Dinner will be served at 6 PM. If your child has any food allergies, please let us know.
Pick-Up:
- Please pick up your child promptly after the banquet ends.
- You may be asked for ID to match your child’s wrist band.
- Collect personal items.
Children’s program will include themed educational activities, team-building projects, and cooperative games, as well as quiet activities such as puzzles, books, and coloring sheets.
Childcare providers maintain up-to-date clearances and certifications, including Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check, FBI Criminal Background Check, and First Aid and emergency preparedness certification.
Children’s Buffet: Chicken fingers & french fries with assorted condiments.