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 sarahmohrIt is clear that the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests have been incredibly necessary, and pushed the current civil rights movement forward. However, there question continues as to why many people wait until we’re saying “rest in peace” to get involved and get active in civil rights movements and matters. While many of us love and respect…
By Mariam TanvirContent warning: This article provides graphic details about the murder of an unarmed Black man struggling with mental illness, who was murdered by law enforcement. So far 2020 has not been a kind year to us. It began with Kobe Bryant’s death in January, then spiraled into the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. It quickly reached the…
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…
By Maliya NazAfter George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police on May 25, 2020, many people pointed out that American policing methods are very similar to that of Israeli occupation policing. One Palestinian rights activist said that when she saw the image of former officer Derek Chauvin kneeling on Mr. Floyd’s neck, she was reminded of the Israeli…
By Maliya NazActivist Alaa Massri was unlawfully arrested during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Miami, Florida on the 10th of June, 2020. She noticed a protester hurt by a police vehicle and rushed to help the victim, but was stopped by a swarm of cops. After asking the police officers (Officer Corral, #41643) not to…
By MG StaffDo you think race has an impact on health? David R. Williams developed a scale that measures the impact of discrimination and racism on well-being. Traditional measures such as the impacts of systemic racism on income and education are known; the scale Williams developed exlores how factors like negative stereotypes, implicit bias, and resedential segregation…
By MG StaffSocial media is one of the best sources for information right now. Here are 15 people you should follow on Twitter (if you aren’t already!) so you can stay up to date on the latest news regarding the #BlackLivesMatter movement. 1. Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give 2. Nic Stone, author of Shuri:…
By MG StaffIt’s not enough to just post one thing on Instagram. It needs to be an effort that everyone does even after it stops trending. How can the youth get involved in helping to support the movement? Our Black staff writer Binta said, “I would like to state that these are my own opinions and I…
By Amani SalahudeenImam Qareeb Bashir is The Imam of the Islamic Center of Ewing, and the president of the Islamic Council of Greater Trenton. How can the youth get involved in helping to support the movement? Imam Bashir said,“Contact not only Black Lives Matter chapters but also other civil rights groups, including NAACP, etc.” What is something…
By Jessica Daqamsseh“I can’t breathe.” Chained and pinned under a man’s weight. “I can’t breathe.” The pressure like a boulder- suffocating hate filled violent murder “I can’t breathe.” His words we hear their truth yet not all hearts are moved “I can’t breathe.” His soul has left us and taken with it humanity’s “I can’t breathe.” “I…
By Ayaan OmarI don’t want to be eloquent today; I don’t want to code switch or tone it down or be the diluted brand of Black that is easiest for you to digest. I don’t want my safety or acceptance or respect to be dependent on how well spoken I am, how well I assimilate, how well…
By Anonymous“If you have come here to help me you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” -Lilla Watson As a white woman, the time I have spent reading Black authors, including Toni Morrison, James Baldwin, Marcus Garvey, Malcolm X, Martin…
By vanessaelshamy“We are all one Ummah.” We hear this sentiment a lot, and don’t get me wrong– I love it. I just wish it were true. Unfortunately, our Muslim communities, particularly the older generation, are overwhelmingly oblivious (or complacent) to the racism prevalent in our communities. As in our overall society, Black Muslims are sometimes treated as “less than” other Muslims by…
By imanabidChildren of color die every day. Whether in their schools or “driving while Black,” they have lost lives due to gun violence by their peers or police. We lose them to violence on the streets, inadequate law enforcement, school systems that don’t invest enough time in their children…just to name a few. The irony is…
