The March for Black Women and Why We Need It
“Women of color have always led change. We won’t stop now.” In this case, ‘women of color’ pertains specifically to Black womxn. It’s a...
The Real Extent of Sexual Crimes Against Women and What We Can Do to Help
**Trigger Warning: Sexual assault** What’s going on these days with Brett Kavanaugh having been confirmed to the Supreme Court is horrifying, and it’s a...
Nurmagomedov vs. McGregor: Was the Post-Fight Scuffle Religiously Charged?
You won’t normally catch me watching UFC fight night, but the latest match between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor got quite interesting to say...
Tara Fares, Iraqi Influencer, Shot Dead for Breaking the Mold
Social media is such a prevalent part of today’s society, even in war-torn places such as Iraq, but the type of photos and overall...
Nike’s “Just Do It” Campaign Causes Outrage and Ovations
By now I’m sure you’ve seen the Nike “Just Do It” ad campaign featuring former 49ers player, Colin Kaepernick. The image, featured on billboards, in...
The Bold Type Adds A New Queer Muslim Woman Character
The Bold Type: Three fierce women take on New York City together while writing for a global women’s magazine called “Scarlet.” Through their adventures,...
Swedish Peace Activist Denied Entry to Palestine by Israel
Earlier this month, Swedish peace activist Benjamin Ladraa was denied entry into Palestine by the Israeli government, after walking all the way from Sweden...
What Happened to Me and My Family on Eid Was the Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Been Through
A few weeks ago, I wrote a piece about celebrating Ramadan and Eid in Trump’s America. It was a pretty simple piece – just...
This is Why It’s Important to End the Muslim Community’s Stigma Around Mental Health Challenges
As Muslims, we rely on God to heal us from our sins, our worldly obsessions, our sicknesses, etc. We believe that God has power...
Why I’m Celebrating Eid Loud and Proud in Trump’s America
I was in college when Trump was elected president. I remember going to sleep in utter shock after he had won the election, and...
Prophet Muhammed Was An Intersectional Feminist
Intersectional feminism: a term that, while seasoned, is just now getting the time in the spotlight that it needs. While feminism advocates for women’s...
You Don’t Need A Community To Stay True To Your Beliefs
Staying true to my beliefs in my community– where my family probably made up the entire Muslim population in the area– was tough, to say the least....
