By Pegah SmileyTW: Mentions of kidnapping, rape, murder, and hate crimes. June 18 marks two years since the tragic death of Nabra Hassanen. Two years ago, when Nabra was walking home from her local mosque after night prayers during Ramadan, she was kidnapped, raped, and then beaten to death with a baseball bat. Her body was later found…
By Gameelah AlsamahHere we are, in 2019, where movements against hate and bigotry are happening, and millennials are standing up by the millions in support of civil rights for everyone. Unfortunately sometimes it’s not enough. There are still people who want to hurt others due to their religion, race, or sexual orientation. February 10, 2015 in Chapel…
By MG Staff“February 10, 2015, that was the day our lives changed forever when my two daughters Yusor and Razan, and my son-in-law Deah, were shot to death execution style in Yusor and Deah’s home in Chapel Hill. When we arrived at the scene, yellow tape and flashing lights froze the blood in our veins. We waited…
By Sajida HydoubDisclaimer: This piece in no way intends to diminish the death of Deah Barakat, Yusor Abu-Salha, and Razan Abu-Salha, nor does it intend to prioritize one over the other. My deepest condolences to their families and loved ones and all victims of recent events of violence against Muslims. May Allah cleanse them of their sins…
