On June 18, 2017, 17-year old Nabra Hassanen was sexually assaulted, and brutally murdered while on her way back from the masjid during Ramadan. This horrific crime was classified as road rage. It was not classified as a hate crime because Islamophobia goes largely overlooked and ignored by the media, while they define, in the…
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Ilhan Omar Is Paving the Way to Congress. What Are You Doing to Help?
By the end of the work day on Thursday, Minnesota State Representative Ilhan Omar, inspiring many, placed her bid for a seat in Congress. This announcement comes as powerful step forward for all minorities; particularly Muslims, immigrants, and women of color. Ilhan Omar has been a shining beacon of hope for minorities across the spectrum…