Ameerah Shabazz shared her life story, detailing her upbringing in Newark, New Jersey, where she was raised by her mother, father, and extended family. She attended Alexander Street School and Malcolm Shabazz High School, graduating in 1977. Ameerah converted to Islam in 1978 and discussed her experiences with racism and the Newark riots. She highlighted her career as a teacher and photographer, balancing her artistic expression with her religious beliefs. Ameerah’s book, “Breaking Through Concrete,” is a collection of poems inspired by real children and mothers she has met over the years, reflecting on the impact of poverty and the drug epidemic in Newark.