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If you're a female who has grown up in a brown household, you've likely experienced times where you felt like you weren't being treated fairly because you're a girl. This is be due to a number of reasons. If you had older brothers, maybe you remember them being babied, but you had to cook, clean, etc., but they didn't because they are the men of the house. Maybe you remember being shamed for being opinionated and extroverted, but your male cousins weren't being shamed for those same things. Similar things like this occur all the time in brown households. It may seem extreme what I am about to say, but because as females we are conditioned to this treatment from birth, we oftentimes don't understand the severity of the unfair treatment we get.  Our parents and our community has failed us women many times. They have manipulated, shamed, and belittled us. A man can be outspoken about the politics back home in our country, but as soon as a woman has something to...

I just finished my first semester of senior year (yay for me). After cramming from finals and finishing colleges apps, I know how easy it is to feel burned out. This year has been a tough one for many people and it's easy to fall into a sad and unmotivated space mentally. As we approach the holidays and winter break, many of us are planning to log off and go into hiding. I know many have already picked out numerous shows which they can binge watch for the entirety of their break. Although, winter break is a break from school and work, it can be a great time to work on yourself. Relax from other pressures and work on achieving your personal goals this winter break. Here are some tips so you can achieve those goals :) 1. Create a List If you're anything like myself, you have trouble getting your thoughts in order. I often have many goals so creating a list really helps sort them out. Make sure to include what you want to accomplish and some baby goals that is a step towards achie...

This Quarantine has left many of us in a bad state. That bad state for you can be mentally, physically, or both. I know that having to stay inside most of the time has taken a toll on my well being but because this may be our reality for a while, we must find ways to work around the inconveniences. Here's a list of things that have helped me and perhaps will help you as well. The feelings of anxiousness and sadness is something I do experience from time to time, but I believe to change that you do need to build yourself through healthy habits. 1. Journal I always say this because it works. You probably have a head full of thoughts and emotions, and the moment you write them all down is a step closer to understanding why you feel what you feel. Journaling is not only a good way to manage your emotions, but it helps you set and maintain goals. I feel more likely to achieve something when I write it down because it is almost as if I am holding myself accountable for the standards I ha...

I have lived in the United States all my life and I have met people from different countries and religious backgrounds. Every time I meet someone new and I introduce myself as Muslim, they seem to have already associated me with very inaccurate stereotypes. So this is a list of the misconceptions that I personally hear most often and I give you a more accurate explanation. 1. Muslims don’t eat meat.  Our Religion allows us to eat meat. The only animal we are forbidden to consume meat from is pigs. When killing the animals we will eat, we must slaughter it in a respectful way to the animal and Allah for giving us these animals. If you met a Muslim and they don’t order meat from Fast food places and restaurants, that’s probably because in most restaurants they have mass slaughtered animals in ways that don’t fit Islamic Guidelines.  2. Muslims don’t believe in Jesus.  We do. He’s well respected in our religion and is considered a very significant prophet. This is a common m...

For those living under a rock, the West is not a nice place for Muslims. People seem to have no room to learn and understand our religion, but plenty of room to spread Islamophobic ideas and stereotypes.  Muslims have often times been portrayed negatively by the media. So much so that when you say the word "terrorist", most people will think of a Muslim. The media had no trouble painting us as oppressed, brainwashed, archaic, and violent. TV shows and movies still fail to show good Muslim representation. Every time there's a Muslim on screen, they are running away from their religion or their hijab to gain "freedom". Overtime this contributes to the overwhelming amount of Islamophobia by portraying ideas that our religion takes away our freedoms. Women have had their hijab ripped off in public. I know many Muslim men who had to face Islamophobic and racist comments at their workplace. Sikhs have been extensively checked at airports being mistaken for Muslims. Ev...

Recent news shows that many child laborers in Bangladesh are not being paid despite making clothing items for various large clothing companies. Keep in mind these are children who should be in school ,but they are making clothes in hopes of making some money to relieve some of the financial burdens of their families. The children work in awful conditions and get paid pennies for their work. There are many petitions online fighting for those laborers to get paid for their hard work which they rightfully deserve so I urge you to go sign those.  If you've already done that, there are other things you can do at home that can help. They are little things and to some it may seem fairly obvious, but I am here to bring awareness to those who may not understand. In addition to signing petitions and donating what you can to those in need, be conscious of what's in your wardrobe. If you pay attention to pop culture, you will see the big role it plays in our purchases. Fast fashion is so c...