Yasmin El Haj Ibrahim is a Palestinian-Moroccan-Muslim-American born and raised in Southern California. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, is a global health advocate, and currently works in community and youth development in hopes of making a positive impact locally and abroad. She is currently serving as an intern for MALA for the […]
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In his candid story, Kendall Wilson shares how the greatest trials and adversities in his life have led him to truly value the meaning of life and relationships. He holds a Master’s of Science in Community and International Development. Kendall is currently an intern with MALA’s “Muslim American Journeys” project, which highlights the importance of
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Adna Weyrah is a Somali-American from Boston. She is a college senior and has lived in Boston for the better part of her life. She enjoys the simple things life has to offer. This story is part of “American Muslims”, a photo series created by Carlos Khalil Guzman, a photographer and activist based in NYC. The project
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This author of this story wishes to remain anonymous, but also to inspire and empower others in similar situations and show them the results of one such journey. The image(s) used in this post is/are stock.I was 18 years old when I first discovered that I was a lesbian. I think the signs were there earlier
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Three years ago Isbah Ali Farzan’s life completely changed. She moved from Pakistan to America with her then-husband and son, only to lose her son in a tragic accident a few months later and divorce her husband following. Although her life turned upside down, she stayed strong and still with the help of American Muslims
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Imanie Eldably is an American Muslim from Chicago. Both her parents are from Egypt, so the Egyptian blood runs through her veins. She hopes to become a child psychologist, or a psychologist that deals with the youth, especially in the Muslim community due to the stigma that is involved with mental health within the community.
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Join MALA, the Illinois Humanities Council, and the UN Association in Chicago on International Day of the Girl for the screening of the award-winning documentary The People‘s Girls بنات الناس, which investigates the issue of sexual harassment in Egypt. There will be a Q&A after the film with co-director Colette Ghunim. Currently located in Chicago,
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Jane Addams Museum and MALA are pleased to extend a series of programs and events to the community, particularly relating to the empowerment of women and girls. This is a series of forums that uses arts and media to promote social justice for women and girls. Together, we aim to strengthen the nonprofit and philanthropic
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The Center for the Human Rights of Children Loyola University Chicago and MALA: Muslim American Leadership Alliance present “WHAT TOMORROW BRINGS”, a powerful film that goes inside the very first girls’ school in one small Afghan village. Never before have fathers here allowed their daughters to be educated, and they aren’t sure they even want
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Sayara Uddin is a Bengali American studying Graphic Design. She’s a native New Yorker and loves to explore all that there is to offer here in this world. Although she was born and raised in America, she loves to learn about her roots. She spends her free time listening to stories about her parents’ childhood
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