Ahmed Ali

Husband. Father. Community Advocate. Artist. He/him #Yeg #AllInForTheNorthside

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

@Lesley_NDP Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to introduce yourself to my children and I. Having representatives whose priorities align with most Canadians is important, and having an educator and artist at the federal level is always a plus! #EdmontonManning #NDP

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Humbled and honored to be recognized as one of the Outstanding Black Men in Canada for 2023. Thank you to @shiftermagazine for this incredible honor, and to everyone who has supported me along the way. #OutstandingBlackMen #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #Knowmadic #Grateful

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Congratulations MLA elect @SharifHaji and MLA elect @RhiHoyleYEG I am confident the both of you will be great additions to the Legislature and will contribute to the work MLA @DShepYEG has done for communities of African descent and Edmonton as a whole!

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

When I talk about diversity, I mean the unique experiences that shape us. You know how after buying something, you start seeing it everywhere? That's lived experience. We need diverse leaders who understand and empathize with our journeys. The current narrative needs to change.

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Absolutely! And if they can so brazenly target and use the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to gain your minority vote, best believe they're selling you out to racists to get theirs. We cannot stand for hate, regardless of where it is happening and who it is against.

[David Shepherd @DShepYEG]

And here’s the thing - many of the those pushing fear & hate against 2SLGBTQ+ communities are the same people who, years back, pushed fear & hate against Muslim communities.

And they will again when it suits them.

Vote for inclusion for all - @albertaNDP. 🧡 #ableg

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Dear Somali and Muslim communities, don't let the #UCP use fear and anger to earn your vote. They've given us many reasons for us to be fearful. Vote for those who'll listen whenever we seek an ear, not pretenders who use us election after election. VOTE NDP! #ableg #Yeg #abndp

[EarlyCareer Teachers @BCECTA]

@AKnowmadic Knowmadic we 💚 that you were in the room for the Puerto Rican Delegation’s presentation! Thank you Ahmed for being here. You are our educator also… helping us laugh, think, reflect, and dig deep to keep going. Your spoken word, double-entendres & lessons resonate. #BCTFAGM2023

[BC Teachers’ Federation @bctf]

“True educators, mentors, and leaders don’t build anyone, they give individuals the tools to build themselves.” Thank you to @AKnowmadic for a moving and thought-provoking keynote address to our #bctfagm2023 delegates. 👏

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

@ClintJohnston7 Pleasure was all mine!

[Winona Waldron @winonawaldron]

@AKnowmadic @bctf The privilege was ours. Thank you for sharing your stories, your voice, and your experiences.

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Feeling privileged and excited to be the keynote speaker today at the 2023 BC Teacher's Federation AGM. Considering English is my 3rd language, it's an absolute blessing to be able to speak to over 700+ Educators from all over British Columbia. #Yeg #Yvr #BCTF2023 #Bced #bcpoli

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

@EFCL Fantastic news! Bert has a tremendous amount of diverse experience. Ranging from the arts to festivals, community and more. I'm certain his contributions will be a welcomed addition.

[Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues @EFCL]

Meet Bert Richards, newly elected EFCL board member for District H (Terwillegar, Riverbend, Windermere). He & his family have lived in the Greater Windermere neighbourhood for eight years & are active community members who regularly volunteer and organize neighbourhood functions.

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

@MyrnaKhan99 @Oil_Foundation Congratulations! You continue to amaze me with the diversity of your experience in #Yeg

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

A quick Haiku (actually 2) regarding Public Education in Alberta.#IStandForPublicEducation #abed #ableg #Knowmadic

[Alberta Teachers' Association @albertateachers]

🎉 LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT🎉
Award-winning Poet Laureate Ahmed Ali, better known as @Aknowmadic, will be front and center at the rally to help pump up the crowd! Be sure to arrive early to catch Ahmed beginning at 12:30! #StandForEducation #Rally4Ed

[Ahmed Ali @AKnowmadic]

Thank you #yegcc and @SharifHaji for your efforts on reaffirming the UN Declaration on the Decade of African Descent at #yeg City Hall. I think a poem by #YegPoetLaureate @deartitilope (who is of African descent) would've captured this significant moment in history eloquently.