WE NEED TO TALK I remember watching the news from my television in France and seeing yet another shooting happening in the United States. I am afraid, uncomfortable and unfamiliar. I feel fear because I am now living in the United States and need to have my voice heard concerning gun violence. I am uncomfortable…
5 Tips to Express Your Personality Through Fashion
Clothes tell everyone a story of who you are. They are a reflection of how you feel and what your personality type is. If you have never thought this to be true, go through your closet today. You might find that there is a particular color you tend to lean towards whenever you buy clothes….
How Social Media Is a Risk To Global Health
Misinformation, or lack of clear information, is a growing problem with the rise of social media usage over the past few years. As social media is very loosely censored, many posts that are not completely accurate fall into the hands of users, most of whom do not fact check with credible sources. I had noticed…
Why I Fled France as a Muslim Woman
It has already been almost two years since I left France, and this is was the best choice I have ever made as a Muslim woman. When I look back, it is as if I fled. I currently reside in the United States, in San Francisco, California. I was born and raised in Lille, France,…
5 Things To Consider When Deciding Whether To Rent or Own a Home
One of the most important decisions that someone will have to make will come when they decide where to live. When you’re looking for a new place to live, a very important decision you will have to make will be deciding whether you should buy or rent your next home. As you are trying to…
8 Things You Should Tell Your Kids About Respecting All Religions
Either you are a free thinker or an ardent believer of your faith; you cannot stop your child from meeting people with different religions. We live in a diverse society where we come across people from different religious backgrounds daily. Even in schools, your child will have friends from other faiths, and they must learn to…
3 Ways To Make Your Home Cute and Cozy
Having a house that looks cute usually brings joy and happiness. You will feel confident to invite visitors because of the pleasing appearance. During cold weather, the house gets cold, especially if it is empty. Therefore, you need to make the house both cozy and cute. When you have a cozy house, you will feel…
Meet Your Newest Internet Obsession: Arab Girl With Sign
Move over “Dude With Sign.” We’ve got a new internet obsession, and she’s the “Arab Girl With Sign!” Here to bless our feeds with placards stating what we’re ALL thinking, “Arab Girl With Sign” is doing it for the culture, and she’s taking no prisoners! From calling out problematic double standards within her culture to…
This Reflection on the Muslim Ban Is Everything
In this emotional yet enlightening Twitter thread from reporter Rowaida Abdelaziz, she explores the sad reality of the Muslim Ban. The Muslim Ban entered its third year a few days ago, and whilst the media noise around it may have died down, the ban continues to tear families apart. On its third anniversary, Rowaida reflected upon…
Deal of the Century or Scam of the Century? This Twitter Thread Clarifies
Are we talking “Deal of the Century,” or “Scam of the Century?” Matters reached a fever pitch yesterday after Jared Kushner and the Trump Administration’s paltry attempt at a two-state solution came to a head. Whilst Palestinians and their allies decried the plan as erasure, Kushner and his cronies spun a narrative that suggested Palestinians…
#OwnVoices: Here’s Why We Need Representation in Literature
So, we know the battle for representation is a fierce one. The seemingly simple request that Muslim women (or any people of color) be the ones to tell their own stories to lend some semblance of authenticity to our narratives has somehow brought on more confusion than I can explain. Muslim women tell their own…
Why It’s Vital to Confront Misogyny: What The Rise Of Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar Taught Me
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar (KRQ), one of Pakistan’s renowned screenwriters and Misogynist Supreme, begs no introduction. But I’ll go ahead and give him one anyway. With a handful of projects to his name, KRQ recently grabbed the spotlight after a shockingly sexist interview where he proudly mansplained traits of a “good” woman, how equality of the sexes…
Here’s Why “The Messiah” Is More Sinister Than It Seems
You’ve all heard of it. “The Messiah” is making waves as one of the best TV shows in a minute, and Netflix is laughing all the way to the bank. Truthfully, the premise even sounds remotely interesting. However, underneath the intriguing storyline lies dangerous subtext, and an unacceptable vilification of Muslims. Now, we’re no spring…
These 11 Tweets Remind Us That Yemen Is Still Suffering
The internet is saturated with information, and so, it’s easy for devastatingly vital news to get lost in the deluge. But let’s not forget, Yemen is currently going through what is widely considered to be the worst humanitarian crisis in the 21st Century, courtesy of the self-proclaimed gatekeepers of Islam, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia….
What Did Ilhan Omar Have to Say About the Viral Twitter Hashtag #TakeHerOut?
As the impeachment trial rages on, more of the disturbing inner workings of the Trump Administration are coming to light. Most recently, a dinner conversation between President Trump and his merry band of mobsters has brought us our latest viral Twitter hashtag obsession: #TakeHerOut. Oh, you know this is going to be a good one,…