By Editor’s note: In this eye-opening and relatable thought-piece, guest contributor and content creator, Ameera Safdar, speaks out about how bullying and body-shaming affected her. Whilst the journey to healing is rarely smooth or even remotely linear, we hope that Ameera’s journey brings an ounce of comfort and support to anyone going through the same experience. …
By aminaradwanEditor’s note: If you, or someone you know is being bullied for any reason, please reach out and tell someone. Do not suffer in silence. There are resources available to you, whether it’s to speak to staff members at school, or call an anti-bullying hotline. CBS News wrote an article on July 9 of this…
By imaanasimTwelve-year-old Shukri Abdi came to the UK from Somalia last year as a refugee, seeking a safer life away from a civil war in her homeland. Instead, she was found dead in a river on Friday, June 28th. Along with local police enforcement, her school, Broad Oak, has covered up the attack. They have claimed…
By In 2016, Trump’s vocal hatred for immigrants, women, and anyone who didn’t agree with him found its way into the homes of every American family. By T.V., car radio, and of course, social media, it felt as if no outlet was safe from Trump’s venomous words. The overpowering exposure of hate unfortunately left many vulnerable…
By I grew up wearing a hijab. It wasn’t easy at first, but I had to accept it. If you didn’t wear it, you suffered backlash from one half of the community. If you did choose to don the hijab, you’d face taunting, holier-than-thou nonsense from the other half. I won’t lie; I didn’t want to…
