By MG StaffIn this op-ed, Omaira, a Canada-based lifestyle blogger and self-proclaimed “HR Evangelist and Mommy” reflects upon life as a brand new immigrant, and the sacrifices our parents make to ensure better opportunities for their children. For more from Omaira, be sure to check out her Instagram page! We moved to Canada some 12 years ago….
By MG StaffIn this eye-opening seminar, economist Marilyn Waring throws shade at how gross domestic product (GDP) measures productivity. She makes a compelling argument as to why it’s unacceptable that unpaid home management is seen as unproductive work in the eyes of the Western-educated men who penned the concept of GDP in 1953. Watch to find out…
By MG StaffIn this eye-opening video, Dr. Lisa Penney, a professor at the University of South Florida, makes a compelling argument about why we need to think critically about our own perceptions.
By MG StaffI had the privilege of leaving my father’s house twice. The first time he gave me away looked nothing less than simple. A small mosque, a family witness, and a wedding dress I bought on my own. His face was flushed. He didn’t look me in the eyes, and his heart hurt deeply. Many of…
By MG StaffFor more nuggets of wisdom from Nida Siddiq of Naturally Nida as she navigates life as an expatriate mom, be sure to follow her on Instagram! It is very easy to walk into a social gathering and go straight to your comfort table; that special table where all your friends and family are sitting. See,…
By MG StaffIn this eye-opening seminar, a professor of African American and Cultural Studies, David Ikard, speaks out about the dangers of whitewashing Black history. In his talk, he lays out a series of compelling reasons why the whitewashing of Black history isn’t just irksome, it can be downright dismissive. “If in order for you to be…
By MG StaffGrowing up, we’ve all become far too friendly with the phrase “gun violence” and yet somehow, our society has crumbled and allowed guns to have a bigger voice than our words have. The freedom to own a gun has broken down our society, and now, we live in a world where almost every week, we…
By MG StaffOne specific chapter in Eckhart Tolle’s book, “A New Earth,” really got to me on a deeper level. Yesterday, I actually saw it happen in real life and caught myself in the act. The chapter talks about how within a few seconds of meeting someone, you subconsciously give them a title based on what they’re…
By MG StaffThe Asian community tends to steer clear from discussing taboo subjects such as sex and periods in family households. It’s so hush-hush that it’s almost like these topics don’t exist, and because of this, there is a lack of communication between parents and teenagers, causing a barrier. It can only be expected when impressionable youth…
By MG StaffEditor’s note: In this heart-warming ode to her daughter, MusimGirl.com contributor, Nida Siddiq of Naturally Nida, reflects upon lessons and experiences she wishes for her daughter. If you were ever looking for a manifesto on how to raise girls who soar through life with strength, confidence, and kindness, look no further. For more nuggets of…
By MG StaffThis incredible takedown of the argument that overpopulation is the main cause of climate change is something we all need to internalize right away. Popularizing the narrative that climate change boils down to too many people on the planet does little more than shift the responsibility of climate change from “developed” nations to “developing” nations….
By MG Staff“Dear Black Muslim Women” is a love letter dedicated to young Black Muslim girls who look like me. This is the letter that I have always wanted growing up. I wanted to create a form of art that highlights our struggle of being a part of the three most mistreated, discriminated against, and dehumanized identities in…
By MG StaffSadness and all manner of negative emotions are a tough one when it comes to faith. Sometimes it feels as though no matter how much we insist upon the importance of feeling our feelings authentically in the hope of learning to manage our emotions in a healthy manner, we always face road blocks. More often…
By MG StaffFrom socially and economically, to all things politics, our world is going through a number of revolutions at the moment. It feels as though we are firmly knocking at doors of change, and that’s probably for the best. What’s astounding, however is that a number of entities, be it media or otherwise, are struggling to…
By MG StaffWe’ve all been there. A nice, well-meaning stranger asks, “So, where are you from?” “Right, but where are you really from?” Sigh. So you indulge them by telling them where you’re really from. And then they have the audacity to hit you with, “Really? But, you don’t look it!” And that’s when it happens. The…
