By MG StaffAh, to wake up to a steaming pile of bigotry and racism in the morning. That’s pretty much our everyday with President Trump in office, especially when he’s using his overactive Twitter account to attack four congresswomen of color. Not straying too far from every racist’s manifesto, Trump suggested that anyone who dares to express…
By The views expressed here are those of the author. Today, in a country where communities are filled with uncertainty, instability, and the constant fear of deportation, President Trump and his current administration continue to threaten and bully minorities and immigrants. We, as a country, have become divided; at dinner tables, family gatherings, holidays, and at…
By imaanasimRepresentation in sports can change hearts and minds. In a world where we are divided, constantly picking political sides or having debates about religion, it might seem surprising that football unites us all. At the core of football is unity and allyship, with support from players, bosses, and fans. I ask myself how one team…
By This article was originally published in Visible Magazine (June 20, 2019). As the nation gears up for the upcoming Democratic candidate debate, one thing that almost certainly won’t be on the agenda is the party’s treatment of its loyal Muslim members, like me. Like many in my community, I have been fiercely loyal to the Democratic…
By Dear Mohamed Salah, I want to go straight to the point and say, thank you. Thank you for fearlessly practicing what you believe in. Thank you for being great in the career that you’re passionate about. Thank you for becoming a positive representation for Muslims around the world. Thank you for showing Islam the way…
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 Noha AlgahimiOn the 1st of February,1960, four Black college students sat, nervous but determined, at a Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, patiently requesting service. As the “Greensboro Four” expected, they were largely ignored. But the next day they came back, supporters in tow. For six months they staged the same protest, drawing a larger crowd…
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 AmaniAnother day, another trending hashtag of a white male public figure with a resurfaced past as shitty as his combover. In the controversy surrounding Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, we are conveniently reminded that white men in the Democratic Party are not immune to the privileges of casual racism. It’s been a whole day since an…
By Guest BloggerMarzieh Hashemi has been freed after being held in U.S. custody for 10 days without charge. I repeat; activist, and PressTV journalist, Marzieh Hashemi, has finally been freed from U.S. custody! Since January 13th, our hearts, minds, and voices have been advocating for Marzieh Hashemi, who was, for all intents and purposes, unjustly arrested. 59-year-old…
By Many of you have already heard of “Brexit.” It’s been prevalent in the news for the past few years, and for those of you who don’t know, it is a referendum that stands for “British Exit,” and gives Britain the option to exit the E.U. Historically, Britain linked to the European Union when the political class…
By I looked in the mirror. I saw a chocolate-colored girl with thick, two-toned lips, and curls that grew up towards the sun, and were slightly crazy because no one really knew how to look after them. I looked at my mother, a woman the color of milky-coffee, with thin, pink lips, and relaxed hair. She…
By Dear White People, How has your day been? Good, I hope, because after reading this letter, you may never have another carefree day in your life. I have been on-guard, and you have been on the lookout. But you don’t have to wait, because anytime is the right time for you to strike at me….
By Within the week of the anniversary of Emmett Till’s death, Nikki Yovino, a white woman, sat in a Long Island courtroom rolling her eyes after admitting to falsely accusing two Black football players of rape. In an institution built by and for white people, there are few things more powerful than a white woman’s tears….
By After reading World Hijab Day’s prompt about “Times I’ve been discriminated against in hijab,” I thought back to the most recent incident. Sadly, one of the last times I’d been discriminated against was at my favorite theme park, Universal Studios Hollywood. Park attendees repeatedly rebuffed me, but ironically would then engage with the people around…
