By In March, writer-director Nijla Mu’min not only premiered her debut feature film “Jinn” at SXSW to excited crowds, but also came home with the jury prize for writing. A film four years in the making, it tells the story of 17-year old Summer (Zoe Renee) whose life is turned upside down when her mother Jade…
By MG StaffA few days ago, we heard about Kate Spade’s death, and then Anthony Bourdain’s suicide took over the news today. The most common line all over social media is a shocked, “But they seemed so happy?” Kate Spade was a fashion icon who launched an empire built on whimsical bags and accessories. The world was…
By MG Staff*Guest writer Maya Chen also contributed to this letter. Dear Shonda, Our names are Maya Chen and Jennah Haque, and you’ve kind of been our person for most of our formative years. We’re two undergraduate college students at Occidental College and MIT, respectively. I, Maya Chen, am an aspiring editor, or maybe a lobbyist –…
By salwakhanDear Pink, Though you didn’t take home a Grammy award, you took home a #goals award, and here’s why: You showed up in a show-stopping dress and with a husband at your side and your kids in hand, you created the perfect family photo. It was one of those classic “Instagram vs. reality” shots, where one…
By mmeraayWinter is coming! That means it’s time to switch up your hair care routine, and MG has you covered. Thin hair Thin hair needs a lot of TLC, especially in the winter. Coconut oil is best for brittle hair because it lightly moisturizes without weighing it down. It also controls shedding so your hair stays…
By Fatima NFrom a pool of talented artists in the Detroit area, Muslim Girl’s Leah Vernon was chosen to be featured in an ad promoting Adidas’ EQT line. Take a look at what she’s been keeping hush-hush since June, when the brand contacted her to participate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leah V (@lvernon2000) The…
By Guest BloggerWritten by Amal Matan In the NFL’s preseason of 2016, following a summer strewn with prolific, violent public incidents of police brutality, Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid of the San Francisco 49ers knelt in protest during the U.S. national anthem. What Kaepernick said after the game was a protest of words, a moral stand that…
By Guest BloggerI find Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy to be very easy to listen to. His talks and khutbahs are relatable and full of anecdotes, which makes it easy to retain the lessons within them. In this khutbah (Friday sermon), he gives us some tips on how to make the most of Ramadan and some things that make this…
By akhalilLast year I compiled a list of beautiful Ramadan books for children. Since then, many new books came out written by Muslim authors. Here are some below. Perfect to add to your library this Ramadan! 1. “I Will Not Clean My Room” by Saharish Arshad “Musa’s mom asks him to clean his room. Instead, he decides…
By Fatima NWe’re now on Day 5! Today’s outfit features one of our favorite color schemes — pink and khaki green. The khaki green Cali T-shirt and jacket are perfect layers for the breezy evenings we’ve been having lately. We paired these with simple chinos. For the hijab, we have one literally everyone seems to be wearing, the…
By akhalilIt’s Ramadan. So obviously we are all watching the Food Network and browsing food blogs, right? Last year I compiled a list of refreshing drinks for Ramadan and it was one of the most popular articles of the year! So let’s talk about desserts this Ramadan. Here are my favorite desserts that are both refreshing…
By Dena IgustiIn Houston, Texas, students received offensive superlative awards at Lance Cpl. Anthony Aguirre Junior High School. Lizbeth Villanueva was given the “Most Likely to Become A Terrorist” award and Sydney Caesar was given the “Most Likely to Blend In With White People” award at a mock awards ceremony for their advanced learning classes. That’s…
By Naaz ModanToday Ivanka Trump participated in a roundtable about women’s economic issues during her father’s overseas trip to Saudi Arabia. The billionaire businesswoman and former fashion model sat among a few accomplished women of Saudi Arabia to address female empowerment in a nation that is known to be one of the world’s most repressive societies toward women….
By nihalmubarakThey told her she couldn’t do it They told her she was too loud Too opinionated Too black But she laughed and she said, “Just wait. My day’s gonna come.” She climbed on top of rooftops And sang Whitney’s songs— Her voice was like honey But her words were raw fire She held her…
By Fatima N#TheList is a roundup featuring our top 10 Instagram looks of the week.
