August 3, 2017

Najah is a writer, a poet, and a performer from Staten Island. From her early education in an Islamic school, to her development and progress as a poet, Najah’s journey is rooted in the struggle of self-representation, and risk-taking. Through it all, Najah has remained tenacious, and unwilling to compromise her authenticity for anybody. This […]

Nooran is a first generation Palestinian American born in New Jersey. She is a student of economics and political science. She aspires to dedicate her life to helping refugees. Some of her hobbies include daydreaming, listening to Fairouz, and writing. This story is part of “Muslims of America” a photo series created by photographer Carlos