Reporting on power, policy, and the systems that shape our lives.
By Iman IbrahimThere’s a common saying taught to medical residents who have just been bestowed the power to diagnose and write prescriptions to properly treat a patient. When you hear hoof beats, think horses, not zebras. Translation: rule out the obvious options first, before you consider more technical possibilities. In his Ted Talks video “What Makes Us…
By Fatima NIt may be a White House Correspondents’ Dinner without the White House, but it won’t be one without a great host. This year’s gala will be hosted by comedian, Daily Show correspondent and Muslim Girl fave, Hasan Minhaj, on April 29. His job description for that night is what a usual working day for him…
By Iman IbrahimCan someone please ask Kendall Jenner when the life of a victimized minority was equal to a caffeinated beverage, or if offering one to a cop would have saved lost lives due to police brutality? Does a Pepsi have an extraterrestrial effect on human beings that somehow magically makes them “woke” with one sip? In…
By Maysoon KhatibVOTE HERE! In 2016, Muslim Girl teamed up with Teen Vogue to bring you authentic, fearless, and unapologetic voices on what life is like as a Muslim girl in today’s society. We are now excited to announce that our “Ask a Muslim Girl” video series has been nominated for a this year’s 21st annual 2017 People’s Choice…
By HalimahIn an interview on Good Morning Britain with Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid, Lindsay Lohan confessed that she was stopped and racially profiled at London Heathrow Airport while traveling from Turkey to New York because she was wearing a headscarf. Lohan claimed that the airport security officer stopped her and conducted a double security check….
By Ifrah AAmerica has been composed of a variety of individuals prior to its conception. There were the Native Americans as well as visitors from other countries before Columbus stepped on this land — and while America was being built, it was a place where people practiced their faith freely. America has flaunted a very colorful landscape throughout…
By MG StaffSigned in 2012 by the Obama Administration, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a program that provides more than 750,000 undocumented youth with temporary work authorization and the right to live without fear of deportation in the United States of America. Ever since, DACA recipients, or “Dreamers” have come back with success stories…
By AZMIAThe U.S. is partly to blame for the destabilization and destruction happening in many of the countries included in President Trump’s “Muslim ban.” America’s disastrous foreign policies have played a major role in creating the current refugee crisis. Six out of the seven countries on the list have been the targets of U.S. military operations —…
By Fatima NHave major FOMO from this weekend’s history-making, record-breaking Women’s March on Washington? Don’t worry, because the MG crew was there to #represent — from the main march in Washington D.C. to the sister marches in Florida, Connecticut and New York City, here are photos from our Muslim Girl staff! 1. When the New York posse…
By Zarina ImanMotivating millions to march across America and the world, the Women’s March was, no doubt, a success. While the solidarity shown by those attending the march was encouraging, the question must be asked: would as many people, specifically white women, who attended the march by the thousands, show up — had it been connected to any other…
By Tahira AyubOn Friday, January 20, 2017, history was made with the largest crowd present at a Presidential inauguration as Donald Trump graciously and humbly accepted the position, promising to make America great again – that is, according to Mr. Trump. According to almost everyone else in the world, it was a bit lack-luster and deserved to…
By MG Staff1. Be wary of what you’re giving them. People often try and give soap and shampoos to the homeless to keep up their hygiene, but a lot of shelters already offer these resources. Instead, think about how to stay warm for the winter and stay healthy. Consider offering gloves/hat/scarf, a mug with tea bags, anti-bacterial…
By hodakatebiOriginally published on JooJoo Azad. — First and foremost, I am sending love and support to you all. I have been receiving an overwhelming number of messages since the results of the 2016 presidential elections—some hateful (nothing new there), many notes of love and even more messages of guilt. (Mostly from white people). The latter of…
By MG Staff276-218 electoral votes. This statistic astonishes me. Multiple friends of mine, both Muslim and non-Muslim, texted me stating that they were genuinely afraid for what is to come and that they were going to start packing. I thought this country was rounding a corner. I thought the days of post-9/11 America where I had to…
By MG StaffDisclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions/beliefs of Muslim Girl. However, Muslim Girl encourages all its readers to exercise your civic duty and vote. *** My grandfather always said the lesser of two evils is still evil. He was right. It’s something I want Muslim Americans – all Americans, really – to think about….
