Thursday, April 10, 2025

community spotlight

Politics, Change, and Us: An Interview with My Mamoo

Written by Yusuf Haque Mamoo means maternal uncle in Urdu. Today, I am so excited to interview someone really special—my Mamoo, Usamah Andrabi. Not only is he part of my...

The Longhorn Ummah

Written By Raisa Gire “UT Community, Unity in Ummati!”  Our communities are representations of our greatness. They are the circles in which we share our talents,...

DR. SOPHIA BANU

Written by Zaara Khan Introduction Dr. Sophia Banu is a Muslim humanitarian who has dedicated her life to helping refugees and sharing her knowledge on countrywide...

A Voice Against Genocide: A Palestinian Booth at an International Festival

Written By Minah Saravanos Discovery Green Park is a beautiful area in Downtown Houston, and a great place to spend a Saturday.  On May 19,...

Voices of Resistance: Female Artists Championing Palestine through Creativity

Interviewed and Written by: Farah Mithani @artbyfarahmithani   Art has emerged once again as a powerful force for change by providing a means of expression...

Amanaah: 15 Years of Service

Written by Wanya Zafar Image from Amanaah Gala featuring tantoura dancer Amaanah. A name that many of us in the greater Houston area are very familiar...

Gaza: A History, with Professor Takriti

Written by Ilhaam Khwaja A conference room in the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Houston, Texas, hosted a diverse gathering of inquisitive individuals on Sunday, February...