By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanIn one sweep President Donald Trump dismantled trans-inclusion in the armed services, quickly reversing years of advocacy and research that facilitated the reversal of the ban under the Obama administration last year. In pandering to the conservative right, and in direct contradiction to his campaign promise to protect LGBTQ citizens from violence and oppression, the…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanBoston launched a new public service initiative this week with the aim of encouraging bystanders to intervene if they witness anti-Muslim harassment. A new poster campaign was launched following an increase of reported hate crimes against Muslims, particularly an incident in which a 34-year-old man was charged for yelling anti-Muslim slurs at a 61-year-old woman who…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanMaryam Mirzakhani, first and only female, and Iranian to win Fields medal, died battling cancer. She was 40. Maryam is survived by her young daughter, Anahita, and husband, Jan Vondrák. Her death was announced on Instagram by Firouz Naderi, a friend and former director of Solar System Exploration at NASA. “A light was turned off…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanBREAKING: The Supreme Court has just announced that it will judge on the legality of Trump’s travel ban, listening to oral arguments in October. For now, this means that one of the most controversial mainstays of Trump’s campaign remains in effect. The watered-down version is expected to take effect in 72 hours and was announced as Muslims…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanThis week has witnessed the loss of too many lives, and far too much racialized violence — between the acquittal of Philando Castille’s murderer, the murder of Nabra Hassenen and Charleena Lyles, the attack at Finsbury mosque, the fire and loss of life at Grenfell Tower, or the Daesh destruction of the Great Masjid al-Nuri….
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanIn anticipation of Trump’s then-impending refugee ban, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz (now executive chairman) announced in January that the company would be hiring 10,000 refugees as Starbucks employees in the next few years, with 2,500 of those positions being filled by refugees in the United States. This Wednesday, on World Refugee Day, Starbucks announced that they…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanJune 20 was World Refugee Day, a day that the United Nations designated to “commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees”. Last year, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced that the number of refugees and internally displaced people has surpassed 60 million for the first time, topping 65 million. The magnitude…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanMuslimGirl.com represents a media revolution, creating an unprecedented level of visibility for the narratives of Muslim Girls and women in Western society. You have been with us since the very beginning and we want you to be the first to know that we are taking things to the next level. We want to pay it…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanInna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. It was seemingly within the same breath that Nabra Hassanen, 17, was pronounced dead that her religiosity was dissected and questioned. In a Washington Post article outlining the events that surrounded Nabra’s abduction and murder, Faiz Siddiqui, Julie Zauzmer and Sarah Pulliam Bailey wrote: “Nabra wasn’t ordinarily religiously observant…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanEditor-in-Chief and founder of Muslimgirl.com, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, was on her way to the Cannes Film Fest when a Police Officer (BADGE NUMBER: 1096515) in the airport forcefully asserted that Amani needed to remove her hijab, show her hair, and speak French. Things escalated pretty quickly. Read her detailed Facebook account here. The assumption of control…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanSeven months ago, Masjid al-Rabia opened in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. The masjid provides spiritual care for marginalized Muslims — those who identify as women, non-conforming, queer or trans are welcome in the community without fear of exclusion or violence, and incarcerated Muslims are extended spiritual support through the mosque’s Black and Pink Crescent campaign. The…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanVela Scarves launched a brand new collab with your girl, Babbu the Painter, just in time for Ramadan! The collection features scarves and accessories that feature the artist’s signature pop-art graphics, but I’m in love with this cozy long-sleeve tee. Shop the looks below for Day 19! 1. Long Sleeve Tee I’d dress it…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanTwin attacks left 17 civilians dead and at least 46 wounded in Tehran on Wednesday, June 7. In the almost simultaneous attacks claimed by Daesh just weeks after Donald Trump completed his first tour to the region as president of the United States, all six known assailants were killed. Five individuals suspected of coordinating a third…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-RahmanFor the past few years, my wardrobe has consisted of a few staples: Skinny Jeans Oversized Top – Preferably Patterned Chucks, Boots or Wedges Huge Bag OR A really short floral dress Whatever. I’m a complicated person. I don’t wear hijab, and I don’t tend to mix things up too much. My favorite colors…
By Sepideah Mohsenian-Rahman1. It’s Ramadan, Curious George For the curious little Muslim monkey in your life! 2. Keffiyeh Bib by Knooz Designs 3. Fair-Trade Nuh’s Ark by Eastern Toybox 4. Classic Uncle Goose Blocks available in Arabic, Hindi, Persian, and more! 5. My First Eid Onsie by Hafsa Creates 6. Handmade Persian Numbers by House of…
