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Story of Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Posted on March 20, 2023December 2, 2023 by Rubina Akter

Ruth Bader Ginsberg, born on March 15, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, initially attended Harvard Law school but later transferred to Columbia Law school due to her husband’s job in New York. Throughout her time in law school, she encountered discrimination and sexism from her professors and male classmates. Ginsberg boldly confronted one of her professors…

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Story of Harriet Tubman

Posted on March 7, 2023December 2, 2023 by Rubina Akter

Harriet Tubman was born in Maryland in 1819 and was originally named Araminta Ross. She changed her name to Harriet in honor of her mother, Harriet Green, who worked as a cook, and her father, Benjamin Ross, who was a logger. Tubman had eight siblings who were all separated during slavery. At the age of…

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একজন নারীর গল্প

Posted on February 7, 2023February 4, 2026 by Rubina Akter

তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? যখন ছোট্ট ছিলি সবাই বলতো তুমি একজন অতিথি সেই কথা টির মানে কি. তুমি নারী কোথায় তোমার ঠিকানা? কোথায় তোমার বাড়ি? বিয়ে হবে যখন স্বামীর হাতে তুলে দিয়ে মা বলবে তখন সেটাই তোমার আসল বাড়ি বোকা মেয়ে নিজের বাড়ি শুনে হয়তো হবে মহা খুশি কিন্তু তুমি কি…

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The Yellow Paper by Charlotte Gilman

Posted on February 2, 2022December 2, 2023 by Rubina Akter

Charlotte Gilman’s The Yellow Wallpaper is an autobiographical piece that sheds light on the oppression of women by men and society during that era. The story’s central theme revolves around the limited roles of women in society, and the narrator highlights this issue. The author’s decision to not name the main character emphasizes that she…

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History behind Prohibition of Alcohol in Islam

Posted on November 13, 2021February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Islam highlights the importance of maintaining a moderate and balanced life in matters of faith, religious rituals, and societal obligations. The Quran emphasizes that Allah intends ease for believers and does not desire to burden them with hardship (Q 2:185). Many individuals claim that Islam is difficult and that everything is restricted within the religion….

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Islam FAQs

Posted on May 30, 2021February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter
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Malala Yousafzai

Posted on March 8, 2021February 6, 2024 by Rubina Akter

Malala Yousafzai, a remarkable individual from Pakistan, dedicated her teenage years to advocating for girls’ education rights. Raised by an educator and school founder, Malala possessed a deep passion for learning and aspired to follow in her father’s footsteps as a teacher. Alongside her studies in English and Urdu, Malala embarked on a transformative journey…

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Why don’t Muslims eat pork?

Posted on December 20, 2020January 21, 2024 by Rubina Akter

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…

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Brown v. Board of Education in simple terms

Posted on December 13, 2020December 2, 2023 by Rubina Akter

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…

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Living in America

Posted on December 9, 2020September 26, 2025 by Rubina Akter

They say America is the land of opportunities Where dreams come true if you work hard. A place where you have freedom of religion and speech They say it’s a country where diversity is embraced, Wear your turban or hijab without feeling afraid. Yet, prejudice shows its harsh face They say, You could be anything…

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