By manalmoazzamI had a health scare earlier this year. I was abruptly but very swiftly taken down by a fever of 105F for a couple of months, and in spite of fifty blood tests and innumerable doctors visits, the doctors just couldn’t figure out what was wrong. They still haven’t been able to. Amidst throwing out…
By We’ve all heard the stereotypes. Millennials are lazy. They’re killing industries that have quite literally survived wars. And of course, there’s my personal favorite: they can’t afford to invest in property because they’re buying too much avocado toast. Okay, then? In this enlightening TED Talk, journalist Reniqua Allen speaks out against the inane suggestion that…
By manalmoazzamWhether you can label the feeling or not, chances are, you’ve fallen victim to imposter syndrome before. After all, if the incomparable Maya Angelou has admitted to feeling the weight of imposter syndrome, there’s no doubt that this odd little neurosis has clouded the minds of many others. Also known as imposter phenomenon, this affliction…
By Last year was an absolute doozy in terms of the rhetoric surrounding the humble immigrant. From the overwhelming sea of right-wing populist leaders winning elections around the globe (Oh, Britain and Brazil. What have you done?) to the increasingly brazen anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim rhetoric seeping into law in the United States, things aren’t looking so good,…
By manalmoazzamI was what you might call a “Type A,” give-it-your-all-even-if-it-kills-you kind of student. I was the one on the front bench, hand raised, enthusiastically begging “Pick me! Pick me!” And I liked it that way. What I never felt about myself was that I was particularly smart. I didn’t feel like academic concepts came as…
By manalmoazzam“When you empower a girl, you transform a community.” – Kakenya Ntaiya In this inspirational TED Talk, educator and activist Kakenya Ntaiya speaks out about how she worked towards empowering women in rural Kenya, and why this should be a goal for every community around the globe. At the crossroads of education, empowerment, and FGM, Ntaiya…
By Amani SalahudeenRegardless of whether or not you believe that Adnan Syed, from Sarah Koenig’s podcast “Serial,” is guilty or not, it is important to note that there was a classmate who saw him at the time of the murder he was accused of. This classmate was never called in to testify during the initial murder case. If…
By manalmoazzamIt’s a rare thing to feel absolutely and totally fearless, confident in walking into the unknown. As human beings, we naturally gravitate towards comfort and the path which is readily established. After all, it’s easier to know that the result of that decision will be pretty close to perfection. Yay for perfection! But have you…
By manalmoazzamIn an age of unprecedented global migration, it is inevitable that our cultural identities will continue to get more and more complex. From the dilemma of defining your identity as a “Third Culture Kid,” a scenario where children spend their formative years outside of their parents’ native homeland, to dealing with the complexity of pegging…
By manalmoazzamProving themselves relentless in their dedication to tackling the shadow of Islamophobia, as well as bridging gaps between diverse communities to foster unity and understanding, the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) has come out with a video detailing four data-driven ways to fight Islamophobia. Using their quintessential method of conducting rigorous research to…
By https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un5LxgL4Yl8 It’s an age-old story. Life’s not too shabby, and things seem to be going alright. Whether it’s the comfort of your five-year plan, or just knowing that you’re living the life you’ve chosen for yourself, you don’t feel any cause for complaint. You know it might not be the best use of your time,…
By “They say, the home is where the heart is. Today, let me show you it can be more than that.” – Abeer Seikaly Yesterday, we published an article about Abeer Seikaly and her determination to use her skills and talent to alleviate the suffering of Syrian refugees. Today, in this Ted Talk, Abeer Seikaly takes…
By manalmoazzam“Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows.” – Brittany Packnett So, we’re just about half way through November, and you know what thats means. We’re just a short month away from a tsunami of resolutions for the new year. But did you know that over 70% of girls between the ages of 15…
By In this enlightening talk, Jon M. Chu, the director of surprise super hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” talks about the journey that led to his career as one of the most talked about directors in Hollywood, as well as the unexpected and unplanned moments that ensured Chu saw himself and his family as “a normal family…
By MG Staff“Latinos are one of the fastest growing groups within Islam in America. VICE’s Lee Adams travels to Houston Texas, the home of America’s first Islam in Spanish center, to investigate what’s behind this phenomenon and how America’s current political climate might be related.” Video Credit: VICE Selects
