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Join us on ’The Fallout Chronicles’ podcast as we journey through the lives of individuals touched by the incarceration of a loved one, uncovering tales of resilience and transformation. From celebrated artists to everyday heroes, our diverse interviews offer hope, support, and a sense of community in navigating the fallout of incarceration. Follow us on FB and IG @thefalloutchronicles
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
In this episode of The Fallout Chronicles, hosts Marta Masferrer and Michelle Becerra welcome celebrated author and commentator Wajahat Ali. Ali shares his deeply personal narrative about his parents' sudden arrest in 2002, in the wake of 9/11, under Operation Cyberstorm for alleged software piracy involving Microsoft. He recounts the traumatic experience of handling his parents' incarceration as a 21-year-old, the financial and emotional fallout, and the community betrayal. Ali highlights the broader implications of criminal justice on immigrant families and the stigma associated with incarceration. Despite these hardships, Ali discusses how these events shaped his career in writing and commentary, offering a nuanced perspective on the American dream and incarceration.
To learn more about Wajahat Ali:
Book: Go Back to Where You Came From
Substack: lefthook.substack.com
@WajahatAli
facebook.com/wajali
http://www.thelavinagency.com/speakers/wajahat-ali
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