Rad Brown Dads 2.0

The notes app on the R train

On Acacia Magazine's launch in New York, a review of Temple Folk, and introducing our social editor.

Dec 12 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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November 2025

A Pair of Photos (2014)

A previously print-only essay on love marriage, partnership, and the mystery of the decisions our parents make.

Nov 25 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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A Brown Rapper in the DMs? More likely than you think!

On Mamdani, covering your own community, and more.

Nov 21 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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Rad Brown Dads Returns: Part 2

Unedited conversation about the return and origins of Rad Brown Dads.

Nov 17 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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Elements and tools: Samin Nosrat and Silksong

This week: Food writing and gaming as a curious couple.

Nov 13 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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Rad Brown Dads returns

Part 1: A mini-essay on why I kept this odd little brand going all these years. (Part 2 will be audio!)

Nov 3 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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October 2025

Acacia Magazine is a publication worth pitching

We're looking for pitches on Muslims in an age of intelligence.

Oct 21 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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September 2025

On the road with Punjabi truckers and halal goat

Back to independent writing! I don't know what's next ... but I plan to keep moving.

Sep 16 • Ahmed Ali Akbar

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