By Patriarchy always puts women at fault, and gives men a pass. This story is no different. A female student was ordered to be expelled permanently for a hug after a proposal from a suitor. The male is also a student, and even though the hug was clearly mutual, he did not suffer a permanent reprimand as his partner…
By AmaniIf you’re tapped into Muslim social media, you may have noticed a new trend spreading across some accounts: removing the headscarf. A recent wave of highly visible hijabi influencers have been taking off the scarf, provoking shock amongst their followers and Muslim social media users alike. Just as prevalent has been the sweeping condemnation that…
By imaanasimAngela Davis, acclaimed activist and author, dominated headlines this week after the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute revoked their decision to award her the Fred Shuttlesworth Human Rights Award. It won’t come as a surprise to hear this was a result of Davis’ long-term support for the BDS movement. Within the media, we only ever see…
By Last week at a UN assembly, on what is known as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people, one man showed his support on the most visible political stage. Marc Lamont Hill, activist, journalist, and contributor at CNN openly and passionately criticized the treatment of the Palestinian people at the hands of the…
By Imagine living in a world that allows you to express your emotions without judgment because you’re a woman. Imagine living in a world that doesn’t tell you how to act, dress, or think because you’re a woman. Sorry to burst your bubble ladies, because that world doesn’t exist. We, as women, are constantly scrutinized if…
