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Pakistani Novelist Aysha Baqir

In conversation with Aysha Baqir on her novel Beyond the Fields

A novel about saying no to social injustice and also focuses on themes of family and family relationships.
By Shehrbano Naqvi Dec. 2, 2019

The reopening of Emmett Till’s murder case could bring us closure, but can it accomplish much else?

The sad truth is that today, young African American boys are still being murdered by white males. And those white males are still not being prosecuted for their actions.
By Alyssa Satara Sep. 17, 2018

Just because I’m Saudi doesn’t make me oppressed

I am Saudi. Hear me roar.
By Tamara Abueish May. 2, 2018
A woman dressed in black stands looking into the distance.

Passing as white in a family of color means learning to use my privilege

I had to learn that privilege was making me complicit.
By Shannon Aplin Feb. 20, 2018

I didn’t help my friend when she was bullied for being gay, but she stood up for me when I was attacked for being Muslim

"You don't have to thank me," she said. "I know what it's like to be hated just for being who you are. Don't you remember the gay rights debate last month?"
By Aafia Syed Jul. 21, 2017

Chaos in the White House, Civil War in Libya, and Nike: The Week in Review

Jeff Session lies under oath, Muslim Ban 2.0 gets rolled out, Nike releases its first sports hijab. Somalia faces severe drought and famine, Disney's Beauty and the Beast sparks some controversy, and anti-semitism rises in the US.
By Asma Elgamal, Meagan Foy and Tuscany Bernier Mar. 8, 2017
Lady wearing headscarf in Cairo

I’m Muslim, but some Muslims totally hate what I believe in

People think we're "imposter Muslims." I don't even know what that means.
By Irene Ameena Jan. 19, 2017

Facebook is making me hate my racist friends and relatives

So there’s this app you can get for your phone that tells you which one of your friends is racist. It's called Facebook.
By Saba Mohammed Oct. 21, 2016

How “Funk Your Turban” can change the conversation about Sikhs

I want to take opportunities like this to shed light on the difficulty of respecting the tenants of Sikhism for women, without disrespecting the struggle our brothers face each day as they rock their turbans.
By Mansharn Toor Sep. 30, 2016

I was told I wasn’t a “real Arab” by my friends, so my community abandoned me

We are an incredibly proud people to a fault.
By Ryma Tchier Sep. 29, 2016

I’m done teaching white people lessons on race

No one ever said unlearning racism was easy. Trust me, I’ve been doing it my whole life.
By Rowana Abbensetts Sep. 14, 2016

My faith is constantly questioned because I don’t wear hijab

There are some words that are hard to forget, words like, "Every strand of hair that I see on your head is a sin."
By Hina Moheyuddin Aug. 25, 2016
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