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There’s only one good thing to come out of this election. Women of color are heading to Washington… and that includes Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American lawmaker. She was elected state legislator in Minnesota with a clear victory. Omar was born in Somalia and was a refugee in Kenya before immigrating to the United States at…

There isn’t much that artist Huda Hashim cannot do. She is a painter, a calligrapher, and an interior designer. She creates and renders 3D environments and has worked on several animation shorts. Oh—and she started her own company, Hudarts, at the age of 20. Huda Hashim received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 3D animation and minored…

If you’re looking for some fierce fashion inspiration, look no further! These Muslim fashionistas serve up all the best looks and are #MuslimGirlFire. They all have varying style aesthetics. From boho chic to unique and quirky, there’s inspiration for everyone.   1. Hana Tajima @hntaj / Instagram As a fashion designer, Hana has her own unique…

The newest brand ambassador of CoverGirl looks like me! Beauty vlogger Nura Afia is the first hijabi to ever be featured in an American makeup brand. Afia is a Denver-based beauty guru who uploads makeup tutorials and vlogs to her YouTube channel Babylailalov. She has more than 213,000 subscribers and more than 305,000 followers on Instagram. Be on…

With Planned Parenthood turning 100 years old Oct. 16, we talked to one of the board members to learn more about what they have done in Muslim communities throughout the years. Check out the interview with the awesome Donya Nasser, the only Muslim board director at Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action…

Twenty six year old New York native Dalilah Muhammad made headlines this summer at the 2016 Rio Olympics when she won a gold medal in the 400-meter hurdles. She was the first American woman to bring home the gold in the category. The track-and-field athlete was also one of fourteen Muslim women who won medals at…

It goes without saying that teaching is hard work! There are long hours involved in trying to figure out the best way to get your students the skills needed to tackle the world outside of the classroom. Whilst many teachers face issues such as budgeting problems and the struggle of handling large classes, one teacher…

Amal Clooney is a Lebanese-British lawyer and activist whose main focus is international law and human rights issues. Recently, on Sept. 19, it was announced that Clooney will be taking Daesh to court. Nadia Murad, Clooney’s client, was named U.N. Goodwill ambassador on Friday and Clooney and Murad are both hoping that, “…one woman’s story will…

Reema Jallaq, 31, and her cousin Fadi Shalash, 25, launched an awesome T-shirt design business called Layali & Co. to raise awareness about Palestine, as well as to contribute to the philanthropic world of giving back to those in need. We interviewed Jallaq to learn more about the company and to find out what motivated…

19-year-old Reshma Qureshi opened the FTL Moda show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 8, empowering and inspiring women all across the globe. She looked regal in the long-sleeve white gown with embodied panels, designed by Archana Kochhar. However, there was a lot more to this show than glamour and vanity; there was a…

A South African high school recently came under fire for racist dress code regulations targeting Black female students. The girls responded by protesting on school grounds against the strict code of conduct enforced by school, which they felt discriminated against black girls. Images of the protest went viral, including this one, depicting 13-year-old Zulaikha Patel…

Amr Arafa has opened his Washington D.C. apartment to refugees and domestic violence survivors over the past year as a Bed and Breakfast. Using Airbnb to advertise his studio, Arafa began listing his apartment last November for $10 (the minimum price Airbnb allows), which he later returns. When his apartment is on loan, Arafa stays with…

When Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir plays basketball, she worries about nothing. “It takes me out of real life,” she said. The irony is that in real life basketball bans Bilqis from pursuing her worry-free living and dream. Why? Because she made history in 2010 as the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s first female Muslim basketball player who wears…