https:// www.standardhotels.com/culture/saada-ahmed-everyday-people-brothers-and-sisters-narcbar In our quest to Stand Up, we've been gleaning wisdom from those out there fighting the good fight in their own inspiring ways. NYC's Saada Ahmed is one of those people. She's found a way to combine her passion for social advocacy with a good time for all. Her full-time gig is Everyday People, a monthly, roving party that provides people with a carefree time in a safe space free of judgment. From Everyday People came Brothers & Sisters, a new monthly get-together that encourages dialogue to effect social and political change. Right before her Brothers & Sisters event at narcbar where discussions were had about DACA, Ring Your Rep, and our "shithole"…ahem…"president," we caught up with Ahmed to learn more about the person behind the party and how we can all be more politically active. Saada Ahmed calling her representatives at the new Ring Your Rep phone booth at The Standard, East Village. Saada Ahmed calling her representatives at the new Ring Your Rep phone booth at The Standard, East Village. THE STANDARD: How did you end up in New York? SAADA AHMED: I was born in Kenya and moved when I was two. I'm first-generation American. I grew up in Atlanta and then went to school in Boston. I've been living in New York for nine years in June. What did you come to New York to pursue? I just came here on a whim. I felt like New York was the only place I could see myself living, and then from there I've had so many jobs and finally fell into doing Everyday People. It initially started as something I just wanted to do for friends, then it grew into something bigger. Then a few years later, I was able to pursue it full-time. From that I created Brothers & Sisters, which was for me important to start a dialogue within the community about various topics. What's the goal of Everyday People? I like bringing people together, and I think creating a space where people can enjoy themselves and feel free and connect with people