Abdelmahmoud is a Queens University alumni and worked as news director at CFRC 101.9 FM. He says CFRC takes a different approach than major news outlets.
“When we look at a big story that’s national like housing…I think a news organization might be tempted to talk to some policy people..I think there is a deeper, more local level of activists trying to do something who might not get a voice on a major news story or someone experiencing homelessness…CFRC might be more plugged in because they may have access to the activists who can make that connection….you get that local, on the ground level expertise, nothing can replace that," says Abdelmahmoud.
He adds in addition to the exploration of identity, readers will find many pop culture references in the book including familiar spots for Kingston residents. Son Of Elsewhere is available now for purchase.
Listen to the full CFRC interview with Elamin Abdelmahmoud below: