Tim’s experience is unique in that he holds six earned degrees. One is a master’s degree in Islamic studies from Islamic College in London, allowing him to study under Muslim scholars.
For over 1,300 years, the Arab Slave Trade operated across vast territories, involving Africans, Slavs, Persians, Turks, and Indians. The system was fueled by economic needs, cultural norms, and a theological framework within Islam that justified slavery.
Today, I write to share my heart, my grief, and my plea for accountability as I prepare to speak at a parole hearing. The hearing will determine whether Anthony Sheehy, the man who killed my brother, Shannon, in a drunk driving accident, will be released from prison four years early.
