August 1st Marks The Importance of Emancipation Day in the Global Struggle for Black Liberation

August 1, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

August 1st is a major holiday amongst several West Indian countries. Here’s why. Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in Jamaica, Guyana, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago, St. Vincent, Montserrat and Bermuda.

5 Things to Consider before Leaving Islam

December 6, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

So, you’re considering leaving Islam. Congratulations! You have morals! This is a major step that takes integrity, self-determination, and bravery.

Stop Asking Me How I Afford to Travel

September 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

This is the rudest question I am asked right after, “ Why do you travel by yourself?” These questions exude jealousy and project covert power dynamics.

Child Marriage is a misnomer, it’s actually Sex Trafficking

June 22, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

It’s 2019, and people need to understand that child marriage is a misogynistic, oppressive and gross misnomer.

Happy Mother’s Day to the Eldest Immigrant Daughter

May 12, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

The second Sunday of May marks Mother’s Day in the U.S. This Mother’s Day, I am dedicating this sentimental celebration to myself and every eldest immigrant daughter worldwide.

Why Hijab is Not a Choice

September 22, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

When we talk about hijab, it’s usually as an act of resistance to Islamophobia. But why do we ignore the women whose hijab is not a choice? Why do we avoid discussions about why hijab is not always a choice?

Gabar Goes Global: 5 Things I Learned about Solo Travel in Colombia

June 23, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Colombia is an incredibly rich country and has the third largest Black population after Brazil and the U.S. I received a lot of attention there because Black female solo travelers aren’t very common.

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Category: Diaspora