Inner-City Muslim Action Network celebrates 25 years

The social services organization marks the occasion with a fundraising gala this Saturday.

Englewood BBQ
In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, photo, people gather for a barbecue in a vacant lot hosted by Inner-city Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) in Chicago's neighborhood of West Englewood. Amr Alfiky/Associated Press
Englewood BBQ
In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, photo, people gather for a barbecue in a vacant lot hosted by Inner-city Muslim Action Network's (IMAN) in Chicago's neighborhood of West Englewood. Amr Alfiky/Associated Press

Inner-City Muslim Action Network celebrates 25 years

The social services organization marks the occasion with a fundraising gala this Saturday.

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Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) celebrates its 25th anniversary with a fundraising gala this Saturday, September 17, at The Geraghty. Among its many initiatives, IMAN advocates for access to fresh produce, runs a health center and a grocery store and provides resources to ease the transitions of formerly incarcerated people.

Reset talks with two of the group’s leaders about its past, present and future.

GUESTS: Rami Nashashibi, founder and executive director, IMAN

Alia Bilal, deputy executive director, IMAN