Can you recall the first time you heard about or were directly affected by racial bias, colorism, or any other type of discrimination? Although I never experienced bigotry firsthand until …
Hispanic Heritage: Intertwined with Islamic Heritage
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually in the United States from the 15th of September to the 15th of October. It began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was …
Caregiving: An Act of Worship Often Overlooked
“It is not righteousness that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but righteous is he who believes in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels …
La importancia de los 40 años en el Islam
Me convertí al Islam a la edad de 20 años, y fue un momento decisivo en mi vida. Faltaba poco para que cumpliera 21 años, y mis amigas esperaban que …
The Islamic Significance of Age 40
I embraced Islam at the age of 20, alhamdulillah, and that was a turning point in my life. It was only a few months before my 21st birthday, which my …
Latino Muslim Fast Facts
September 15 to October 15 marked the 30th National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a month-long tribute established by President Ronald Reagan on September 14, 1989. It is, …
Revealing Rape Culture in the U.S.
Sexual violence represents a serious and long-standing problem in the United States, as well as in many other parts of the world. In most cases the victims are women; however, …
25 Things Latino Muslims Want You to Know
You may have heard that Latinos are the fastest growing minority in the United States, but they are also the fastest growing minority of Muslims. However, the history of Latinos …
Latino Muslims: Reclaiming Legacy & Responding to New Realities
Back in 2000 when I accepted Islam, I used to think that I was the only Muslim Latina in the world! I learned about Islam through an Egyptian family and …
Latinos Make America Great Again, and Again
The current presidential race has left many unbiased Americans stunned and not-so-broadminded others rejoicing, as we all witness a surge in derogatory attacks by candidates against entire minority groups, such …
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