Al’Urdun Islam

Justice Advisor

he/him

Al’Urdun is a well-seasoned youth advocate, leader, and jack-of-most-trades he has encountered in his short time on this earth. He has a passion for empowering people who have had their power stripped from them systematically, geographically, and economically. That is what feeds his vocational health and aligns with his sense of purpose. Al’Urdun has worked as a Justice Advisor for CTJA since August 2022. 

He co-founded My Social Network, a financial literacy program that aims to help young people learn skills and connect with professionals in the careers they desire. He’s highly engaged in empowering young people from New York. Al’Urdun also co-founded and led a Youth Advocacy initiative called Youth Truth at Carnegie Hall, where young people in NYC spoke/speak on matters that impact them and their communities. He’s worked with Life Light Street Productions since 2014, where he teaches cinematography, interviewing, and video editing to youth in South East Queens, NYC. He also has done casting for Adidas.

A public speaker, Al’Urdun has spoken at Columbia University, Arts In Corrections, Santa Clara University, Arts for Incarcerated Youth Network, Avenues for Justice, and many other organizations. As a content maker, Al’Urdun has had the pleasure of hosting conversations with Kareem "Biggs' Burke, Michael K Williams, Dominic DuPont, Charlemagne The God of the Breakfast Club, and other notable figures.