You’re not better than me and I’m not inferior. But, can we agree that patriarchy is still alive and kicking? Great. Growing up, I always felt like… Read more “My Day”
Month: March 2018
Being a Refugee Sucks
My family’s refugee story wasn’t as harrowing as the ones you read about today. The wars, the open sea, the bloated bodies, the refugee camps – we… Read more “Being a Refugee Sucks”
My “true self” & other things people know better about me
More than ten years ago, an acquaintance asked me if I felt held back from being my “true self” because of the hijab. I was taken by… Read more “My “true self” & other things people know better about me”
East & West Fusion
I wear my “whitewashed” label proudly. I wear my “Arab” label just as proudly. Welcome to the world of avocado spread and medium-rare steak, and hummus and kebab.… Read more “East & West Fusion”
