By MG StaffIn this TED talk, Turkish journalist Mustafa Akyol discusses how certain cultural traditions are sometimes confused for being part of Islam, when they have no Islamic basis. Check it out above, and let us know what you think. Why do you think it’s important to learn to differentiate between culture and religion?
By MG StaffToday, Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. In honor of International Women’s Day, we thought we’d share one of our favorite TED Talks led by a woman. In this TED Talk, Patty Rodriguez talks about why it’s important for our children to see role models that look like them. While some may scoff at…
By MG StaffIn honor of International Women’s Day tomorrow, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite TED Talks by women. In this gem that’s particularly relevant for immigrants and/or the various diasporas living in the United States, Suzanne Talhouk explains why it’s vital that we love and preserve our mother tongue.
By “They say, the home is where the heart is. Today, let me show you it can be more than that.” – Abeer Seikaly Yesterday, we published an article about Abeer Seikaly and her determination to use her skills and talent to alleviate the suffering of Syrian refugees. Today, in this Ted Talk, Abeer Seikaly takes…
By manalmoazzam“Confidence is the necessary spark before everything that follows.” – Brittany Packnett So, we’re just about half way through November, and you know what thats means. We’re just a short month away from a tsunami of resolutions for the new year. But did you know that over 70% of girls between the ages of 15…
By manalmoazzam“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” -Jim Rohn You’d be hard pressed to go very long before coming across someone who wonders whether the work they’re doing is truly fulfilling. Whether it truly makes them happy. And yet, there isn’t much advice out there for those of…
