By Syeda SaadWhile I’m one of the first people to irritably shut down the notion that the Muslim woman is “oppressed,” I understand that internal battles that many Muslim around the world are fighting every day. Though we are women with autonomy, it would be incorrect to say that this sovereignty was served to all of us…
By Syeda SaadDuring the day, 32-year-old Neda is a dedicated nurse practitioner in North Hollywood, California. But once she’s home at 6pm, she is a serious athlete dedicated to the art of pole. She just happens to be a Muslim woman who wears the hijab. In just one year, Neda’s Instagram page (@hijabiluscious) gained more than 10K…
By Syeda SaadWhile COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on people all around the world, it’s been communities of color that have been devastated the most. A group particularly impacted by the virus has been Palestinian refugees. There are 5.6 million Palestinian refugees — most of whom are living in overcrowded, dangerous conditions leading to the increased exposure and…
By Syeda SaadYou’ve probably seen the name “Shukri Abdi” trending on your social media as of late. You’ve likely heard the story about how the 12-year-old Black girl was found dead in a river in Great Manchester after having been surrounded by a group of children. But what you might not know is that Abdi’s death was…
