Originally published on JooJoo Azad No, this is not just a list of places to donate to. (Although that is important too.) Following up with Monday’s piece on Allyship Post Trump, we’re moving from talking about allyship to sharing concrete steps and actions to show up, support and perform allyship. And since today is Thanksgiving, I’d…
5 Things for Allies to Remember: From a Muslim Woman of Color
Originally published on JooJoo Azad. — First and foremost, I am sending love and support to you all. I have been receiving an overwhelming number of messages since the results of the 2016 presidential elections—some hateful (nothing new there), many notes of love and even more messages of guilt. (Mostly from white people). The latter of…
Feminism, Orientalism, Asra Nomani, and the Hijab: An Open Letter
It’s important for me, as an Iranian Muslim woman, to take up space. My narrative and identity are being constantly misrepresented, silenced and ignored–whether that is virtually, by way of audience at a panel event, or simply being constantly dismissed as angry and emotional. A few weeks ago, I spoke on a panel at the…