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Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator: Hanif Abdurraqib

Each Ramadan, Hayat Life honors 30 extraordinary Cultural Muslims who have been an integral part of shaping and improving our society in the last year, unveiling one Ramadan Top 30 Illuminator each day of the holiday. Some are global pop cultural icons, while others are unsung heroes making extraordinary contributions outside the limelight.

As we approach the end of a harrowing pandemic, we at Hayat salute those innovators these Illuminators who have provided much-needed sparks of light during a dark and difficult time.

In that spirit, we are honored to present:

Hanif Abdurraqib: Poet-Author Celebrates How Black Artists Shaped American Culture

In his latest book A Little Devil in America, poet and culture critic Hanif Abdurraqib celebrates the artistic contributions of Blacks in American history. With his unique prose, Abdurraqib explores how brilliant Black artists  – some cultural icons and others overlooked pioneers – have shaped and been shaped by American society. The Columbus native and New York Times bestselling author is meanwhile already at work on his next book, a mediation on basketball in the 1990s.

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