​By Fatima Husain

At just 18 months of age, Brittnee Habbib took her first steps in gymnastics and never looked back. She was a member of the Canadian National Gymnastics Team for FIVE years –the only Black girl on the team. At the time, she found it very difficult to embrace herself. She travelled internationally and represented Canada in large competitions such as the Commonwealth Games in Australia, the Pan Am Games in Brazil and The World championships in Denmark. In 2004, top 10 athletes were allowed to try out for the Olympics. This was Brittnee’s first year being on a senior National level. And that year, she was placed top 10 in the country. She tied for 10 and denied her place to try out for the Olympics. Brittnee also had to work with a coach who didn’t have her back.
In this episode, Brittnee speaks of her struggles being a Black gymnast, who didn’t have a voice and was always “told what to do”. Today, Brittnee coaches competitive gymnastics and is an active dancer.
Interviewee: Brittnee Habbib
Produced by: Fatima Husain
"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

By Fatima Husain

IMPACT EP. 7: From Illegal to Paralegal
Tyler Murphy is a devoted father, husband and licensed paralegal. He describes himself as a ‘career-driven’ advocate.
But Tyler wasn’t always this man.
He became entrenched in a criminal lifestyle at a very young age. It started with stealing, robbing and selling drugs and eventually escalated to selling cocaine, being involved with guns and more organised and dangerous crimes. Tyler was often homeless and was in and out of the justice system for minor and later, major offences – ending up in custody for a few years - labelled as a gang member. 
It took him a while to eventually realise that the destructive path he was on was going to end in one of the two ways; death or prison. 
With only a Grade 8 education in hand, Tyler finally turned his life around and went on to become a licensed paralegal.
Interviewee: Tyler Murphy
Produced by: Fatima Husain
"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

​By Fatima Husain

In this episode, we talk about Yemen – a Middle Eastern country that has long been making global headlines about its humanitarian catastrophe – perhaps the largest in the world. More than 24 million people – that’s around 80 per cent of Yemen’s population, mostly children – are in dire need of humanitarian assistance.
In light of the crisis, two Yemenis residing in Canada, who have been directly affected come forward with what they’ve witnessed since the conflict first broke in 2015. 
Hamza Shaiban – president of the Yemeni Community in Canada along with Ontario resident Ahmed Al Mahdi are trying to raise awareness about deaths, starvation, displacement and destruction that can be avoided in Yemen.
Interviewees include: Hamza Shaiban & Ahmed Al Mahdi
Produced by: Fatima Husain
Arabic Instrumental Music: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-tEAiUJU-E
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"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

By Fatima Husain

A few years ago, Richard Miller served his time in Federal Prison. The racism, injustice and abuse he experienced left a profound effect on his mind and soul. He was quick to notice the lack of support for rehab for those convicted – neither inside nor outside.
Today, Richard works towards making a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have been impacted by the Criminal Justice System.
This episode is a first-hand experience of a former inmate and his effort towards helping youth tied up with the justice system.
Interviewee: Richard Miller – Founder Keep6ix
Produced by: Fatima Husain
"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
Impact is a production of VX3 Exchange.

By Fatima Husain

In the third episode of IMPACT, four Filipino mushroom workers in Canada bravely come out to the public as undocumented workers to tell their fateful stories of being trafficked by a recruitment agency. The exploited workers are tired of being scared and keeping their situation a secret.
By sharing their experiences, they also encourage fellow migrant workers to speak out and "fight with them".
Interviewees include: Marisol Bobadilla, Lourdes dela Pena, Maila Ceguerra & Jessie Veneranda (Justice for Mushroom 4 Campaign and members of Filipino migrant organisation Migrante-Ontario).
"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
IMPACT is a production of VX3 Exchange.

By Fatima Husain

In the third episode of IMPACT, four Filipino mushroom workers in Canada bravely come out to the public as undocumented workers to tell their fateful stories of being trafficked by a recruitment agency. The exploited workers are tired of being scared and keeping their situation a secret.
By sharing their experiences, they also encourage fellow migrant workers to speak out and "fight with them".
Interviewees include: Marisol Bobadilla, Lourdes dela Pena, Maila Ceguerra & Jessie Veneranda (Justice for Mushroom 4 Campaign and members of Filipino migrant organisation Migrante-Ontario).
"Real Human Interest Stories ranging from the ordinary to the truly extraordinary."
IMPACT is a production of VX3 Exchange.

By Fatima Husain

In the second episode of Impact, we bring you the story of Felix Appiah Korang (Popularly known as SLIM FLEX), a Ghanian - Canadian who is breaking racial and cultural barriers in Toronto through his love for Afro beat. 
His accolades are many, and so are his struggles. But Felix is determined to bring a change, mainly through his love for music.
In this episode, Felix shares what it was like back home in Ghana, immigrating to Canada, his love for music and trying to find what he calls, his "African Dream", in Canada.
Interviewee: Felix Appiah Korang (aka SlimFlex)
Produced by: Fatima Husain

By Fatima Husain

Fourteen Rohingya Muslim youth in Canada take to stage and enact their harrowing escape from Myanmar (Burma) that is documented on video. They use the narrative as a powerful weapon of courageous resistance, demonstrating to the world they will not be silenced, and erased.

Interviewees include: Yusuf Zine (Director) and  Ahmed Ullah & Faisal Mohammad (Rohingya Genocide Survivors/ Refugees)