Muslims refrain from consuming pork due to its strict prohibition in Islam. The fact that Allah has forbidden it is reason enough for Muslims to adhere to this rule. However, since this question arises frequently, I would like to provide an explanation for our non-Muslim friends regarding the prohibition of pork. Let’s take a look…
Before the Brown case in 1954, African American children had been attending schools with subpar facilities for a long time. These schools often lacked essential resources and relied on outdated textbooks. To address this issue, African American leaders, educators, and organizations like the NAACP joined forces to advocate for a better education system for these…
I’m starting to appreciate the newfound ability to speak my mind and express myself, especially in a society where marriage is highly valued for women and divorce is viewed as a negative thing. As a young woman of South Asian descent, going through a separation or divorce can make you the center of attention for…
In the book Men Explain Things to Me, Solnit makes significant claims about women being raped and murdered by men. The book starts with simple yet a great example of “mansplaining” where Solnit have a conversation with this ignorant man who goes on about this great book that was published without realizing that he’s talking…
We are all familiar with some of the most commonly used derogatory terms such as the “b word, slut or whore” that carry similar meanings. The origin of the B-word can be traced back to the 15th century, where it referred to a female dog. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the B-word is defined…
Frederick Douglass played a significant role as a leader in the human rights movement against slavery. Born in Maryland around 1818, Douglass was a slave who lost his mother at the age of ten. He was later selected to work and reside in the home of plantation owners after living with his maternal grandmother. In…
At the age of 27, I discovered the art of freeing myself from seeking validation from my immigrant parents. I realized that it’s not my responsibility to persuade them to comprehend the decisions I make in my life. Whenever I feel myself becoming frustrated with my parents, I make a conscious effort to take a…
Malcolm X, a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement, was an African American leader who advocated for self-defense and encouraged fellow African Americans to defend themselves against white hostility. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm grew up in a family of eight siblings. His father, Earl Little, was a vocal minister, civil rights activist, and…
Those were his words George Floyd, Who was he? Just a black man Who went shopping at the deli But treated like a criminal Like he committed a first degree felony. Accused of writing a fake check Cost him a knee to the neck. Wish I didn’t have to point out the skin color Because…
There’s a myth about South Asian Community that South Asian girls lead dual lives. They conceal things from their families and their pretense of being a perfect daughter. A lot of people, especially outside the brown community, simply don’t understand this and therefore, criticize girls for being so “secretive.” So, I took it upon myself to…
