Khadijah Shabazz

Khadijah Shabazz, is a public speaker and global advocate for women and children affected by a loved one's incarceration. Originally from Ohio, Khadijah was formally educated in Cleveland, but picked up her most valuable lessons in the University of Life. For years, Khadijah served as a foster mom and safe haven for infants prenatally exposed to substances, as well as small children with behavioral difficulties. In addition to her work in the foster care system, Khadijah is often called on to...See more

Khadijah Shabazz, is a public speaker and global advocate for women and children affected by a loved one's incarceration. Originally from Ohio, Khadijah was formally educated in Cleveland, but picked up her most valuable lessons in the University of Life. For years, Khadijah served as a foster mom and safe haven for infants prenatally exposed to substances, as well as small children with behavioral difficulties. In addition to her work in the foster care system, Khadijah is often called on to support families affected by police violence. Khadijah has never shied away from serving the most vulnerable of society. Khadijah is the mother of two biological children, five adopted children, and twenty-five foster children. Currently, she lives outside of Los Angeles and is dedicated to helping women find their voices in whatever form that takes. As a devoted Muslim, Khadijah's faith gives her the strength to continue working around some of the most trauma-filled areas of our society. See less