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ABOUT THE OASIS PODCAST
The Oasis with A. Haqq Islam is a weekly podcast hosted by music industry veteran A. Haqq Islam, featuring intimate and refreshing conversations on the impact of Islam in music, sports, fashion, film, politics, technology, Hip Hop culture and more. This podcast seeks to challenge the stereotypical views of Muslims domestically and internationally while introducing the world to Muslims and followers of Islam who are impacting the culture and breaking barriers. Our goal is to also inspire Muslim youth to dream beyond the amazing accomplishments of our guests.
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. With more than 2 billion followers worldwide, a medium age of 23 and an average of 3 children per family, this number is projected to increase to 3 billion followers by 2060. This podcast seeks to aide in giving this community a voice.
This podcast is necessary because Muslims, and practitioners of Islam, have had, and continue to have, a significant impact on national and world economies, politics and culture. Moreover, Islam is the youngest and fastest growing religion on earth. With over 2 billion followers and a median age of 23, it is important for this group of creatives and intellects to have a space to share and showcase the diversity within their religion and the various cultures.
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MEET THE TEAM
Haqq Islam
Host
A. Haqq Islam is a long time, successful music industry executive whose artists have sold over 30 million records worldwide. While attending Howard University in Washington DC, Mr. Islam started a music label, University Records, which focused on artist development and creating great songs.
The label soon became home to multi platinum recording artists; Dru Hill, Mya and Sisqo. Mr. Islam is a graduate of Howard University with a BA in Political Science and completed courses towards a Masters Degree in International Relations.
Jazlyn Porter
Producer
Jazlyn Porter is a producer and film publicist from Niagara Falls, NY. She graduated from Buffalo State College in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in communication studies. She got her start in the film industry in Buffalo N.Y, working as the director's assistant to William Fichtner on the film titled Cold Brook.
Since then, she has worked on a variety of TV shows and films in Atlanta, New Jersey and Syracuse. Her most recents projects include Oppenheimer, Marvels Blade, Spiderman: No Way Home, Paramounts A Quiet Place 2, FOX "Star", Hulu's "The Ultimate Playlist of Noise" and more. She is also the creator and host of the "Crew Only Podcast" which shares insight into the TV/ Film Industry.
Aaron Eubanks
Producer
Aaron Eubanks is a 2000 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University where he was recruited and played under legendary coach Sonny Smith during his freshman year.
During his sophomore year and throughout the duration of his playing career at VCU, Eubanks played under head coach Mack McCarthy. Eubanks ended his career at VCU with a 115 games played, 6.3 points per game scoring average and shot 35% from the field. During his freshman year, Eubanks was 3rd in scoring on the team.
A Philadelphia native, Eubanks graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Science and Information Systems from VCU where he was a member of the African American Male Initiative organization.
