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A Candid Conversation with Maria Kari
Written by Rayed Qureshi
The following is a conversation with local human rights attorney and activist Maria Kari. It has been lightly edited for clarity.
Q. Can you tell us a...
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Read the Full Interview: Georgia State Rep. and Gubernatorial Candidate Ruwa Romman
Written by Yasmeen Akhtar and Houston Crescent Staff
Ruwa Romman is a Georgia state representative and a proud Palestinian American known for her strong voice...
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MERIT Advocates for Equality and Understanding in Houston Schools
Written by Ayana Khan
As discussions around diversity and equality in schools continue nationwide, a local organization is working to ensure Muslim students in the...
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From Instagram to the Flotilla: Yusuf Omar’s Journey to Gaza
Written By Maliha AkhtarHouston Crescent
Australian journalist and digital storyteller Yusuf Omar shares his gripping tale of survival, faith, and selflessness after joining Greta Thunberg’s...
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Purely Shelved, the Creative Space for Muslims
Written by Noor Arif
A grass-covered field gleams with reflected sunlight. Paintbrushes, pens, and papers lie scattered across the ground, their wielders close by. The...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...