By MG StaffBeing Black and Muslim is tough; it just feels as if you’re always out of the equation. That’s why Black History Month is not only a reminder for us that we should do better for our Black Muslim brothers and sisters, but also an acknowledgment of their Black excellence. The bias against Black skin and…
By Evette JahangiriThe first call to prayer was said 1400 years ago The first call to prayer was said by Bilal Once enslaved, now a free Black man This is his story You were born into slavery To a master who worshiped idols One day you heard of a man Who taught that every human was equal…
By MG StaffWatch this video to learn about seven Black Muslims that you should know about — and feel free to do your Googles to learn more!
By MG StaffOkalani Dawkins plans to be a human rights lawyer one day, but before that happens, she is paving her way as a strong and passionate speaker for civil rights. Watch this video as she speaks about African American societies in America’s history past the Civil Rights Movement.
By sarahmohrOne of the greatest ways racism is perpetuated is through stereotypes, which create biases that influence real people’s choices and lives. These great Black leaders who have lead remarkable lives are examples of Black excellence. Black history isn’t only teaching about enslavement; that is racism at play to ignore the many accomplishments of legendary Black…
By Asiya BharadiaBlack History Month is here! While we should celebrate the many achievements and honours of the Black community — and Black Muslims specifically — throughout the entire year, this specific month gives us a chance to cast a spotlight specifically on them. In a world where Instagram has taken over and our lives revolve around…
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 kawtherinuwaBlack History Month in the United States has been celebrated for over 40 years, initiated in Kent State, after being advocated for by Black educators at Kent State University. Since then, it has been observed assiduously without failure, during the month of February ever year. As a Black African woman, I have always felt more…
By Nena BeechamBlack History stretches across time, space, and disciple. Everywhere from the arts, film, and pop culture, to politics, activism, and education, Black women and men around the world have made, and continue to make history. Although there are many ways to celebrate Black History, nothing compares to hitting the books. Black History has been captured…
By kawtherinuwaShackled, beaten, and starved. This was how my ancestors were ripped from their homes, crammed onto vessels, and transported like goods to a life of tribulation and bondage. What is left of their bodies lay at the bottom of the ocean, or on land that is not home, but I pray that their souls have…
By sarahahmedAs February comes to an end, it’s important to look back on the month and reflect upon what we learned, or unlearned, about Black history, and the biases at play. So let’s start with the origins of Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for African-American Life and History came up…
