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Why don’t Muslims eat pork?

Posted on December 20, 2020January 10, 2021 by Lucky Begum

To simply answer this question, Muslim don’t eat pork because it is strictly prohibited in Islam. For Muslims, it is more than a good enough reason that Allah has forbidden something and we must obey his rules. However, since this question comes up a lot, I want to explain why it is forbidden for our…

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Brown v. Board of Education in simple terms

Posted on December 13, 2020December 13, 2020 by Lucky Begum

Long before Brown’s case in 1954, there was a history of poor quality facilities in the schools for African American children. The schools usually lacked basic supplies and had old textbooks which were no longer valid. African American leaders, educators and organizations such as NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) came together…

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Living in America

Posted on December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 by Lucky Begum

America- the land of opportunities They say, Where you are granted with freedom Freedom of religion and expression. You can worship your God Wear your turban or hijab. No one will tell you to stop. They say, You could be anything you desire The potion of success is dedication. Did you know? America leads the…

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Finding “Me” again

Posted on November 20, 2020December 6, 2020 by Lucky Begum

In a culture where marriage is considered sacred and even mandatory for a woman, and divorce is seen as a sign of failure, I’m beginning to love and celebrate this new found freedom of speech and expression. Now as a young desi woman, if you have been through separation or divorce, you certainly become a…

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Shamina Auntie’s Advice on Marriage

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 by Lucky Begum

Hello girls. I’m your local aunty Shamina. Today I’m here to give you some valuable advice on how to maintain a marriage. Believe me I have lots of experience on this as I’m always observing my nieces, neighbors and friends daughters and cousins and their relatives and I know how things work in marriages. You…

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My Marital Status Don’t Define Me

Posted on September 3, 2020December 6, 2020 by Lucky Begum

I overheard a circle of South Asian women giving their remarks about divorce which triggered me into writing this blog post. They said “divorce shouldn’t be an option for women, our parents and great grandparents has lived together through all their struggles and never gave up, but this generation is so quick to give up…

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Why are Desi Mothers Undervalued by their own family?

Posted on August 20, 2020September 27, 2020 by Lucky Begum

Why are Desi mothers so undervalued in their own family? If this question immediately reminds you of any woman that you know, please keep reading. What is true love? A desi mother is an epitome of true love and affection. Her world revolves around her husband and children. Qualified or unqualified, these mothers give up…

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Can desi parents be toxic?

Posted on August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 by Lucky Begum

STOP STOP STOP!!! Shhhhhh..I know what you’re thinking. “My parents are not toxic, they love me, they care for me.” But hear me out, even the most loving, caring parents can have toxic traits. With all due respect for my desi parents, uncles and aunties, I feel the need to shed some light in this…

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What is Life?

Posted on August 2, 2020August 9, 2020 by Lucky Begum

What is life Without struggles What is life Without failures What is life Without Setbacks What is life Without mistakes Take the chances Take the risks Make the mistakes Learn from it Without repeating it The good, bad and the joy Embrace them all For this is life!!

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Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit

Posted on August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 by Lucky Begum

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…

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