“For many Sudanese, it's for strength they choose to be Christian rathe...” — Emmanuel Jal Quote

“For many Sudanese, it's for strength they choose to be Christian rather than Muslim. My mum was a Muslim but she became a Christian later.”

“When I was in south Sudan, people used to rap in my village. But the rapping was more in the mother tongue, Nuer.”

“I was shocked when I came to New Orleans. I never knew there were beggars on the streets here. I didn't know that there were poor people. I thought this was Heaven, you know?”

“Muslim girls, we love fashion! Whether we wear the hijab or not - it's our choice - and it's time the industry took note. Finally, fashion stores are open to that idea.”

“Muslim Americans in general tend to be an underrepresented political group.”

“I was never turned down because I was a Muslim. I was turned down because I was not right for the part.”