Still slowly migrating over from Twitter, but hereโ€™s my #intro post ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿฝ

I work in tech and Iโ€™m cofounder of The Riz Test, researching how Muslims are portrayed in Film & TV, and also the Seen on Screen Institute.

Iโ€™m conducting research for my part time PhD on how poor representation of Muslims in the Arts has downstream effects on biased algorithms and AI. I speak regularly on the topic at universities, tech & media conferences and sit on the BFI Muslims on Screen Advisory Board. Come say hi!

@shaf - this has to be gut-wrenching and fascinating research.
@shaggycent thanks for the message - yeah itโ€™s a mix of terribly negative and triggering portrayals, coupled with an industry that denies that thereโ€™s a problem. Despite that there are glimmers of hope that are heartening to see
@shaf hi, pleased to meet you and learn about your work! Iโ€™ve worked with ReThink Media a lot, and they do great media analysis work on both representation and narratives when it comes MASA communities. Are you in touch with them?
@the_dan pleasure is mine, thank you Dan. I havenโ€™t come across ReThink before - there are so many great orgs doing essential work in this space - would love a connect?
@shaf can do! What is your preferred way for me to contact you off here?
@the_dan Iโ€™ve just messaged you โœŒ๐Ÿฝ
@shaf Howdy. Nice place here. I'm sure you'll like it
@TheWolfe thank you Robert ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿฝ
@shaf hey Shaf great to see you here ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป
@barbmaclean hey Barb! Great to see you too! Hope youโ€™re doing well and looking forward to the break?
@shaf Iโ€™m happy to be in the life is awesome camp. Looking forward to some good downtime with family. I hope youโ€™re getting a break also as we approach the turn of the calendar here.
@shaf Mashallah, thank you for your work! Also, welcome!
@gblock JazakAllah khair Glenn, really appreciate the words ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ
@shaf ameen! Having grow up on Delta Force, 24, and more before I became Muslim, I know how important this work is!