RAMADAN 2021: REFLECTIONS ON A YEAR OF SACRIFICE, LOSS, AND HOPE
For Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a month of deep reflection, devotion, and worship. It is also a time where friends and family...
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aminamibrahim
May 11, 20215 min read
Facebook group in WA wants to help you get a vaccine appointment
The group’s founders say the real magic is in the 75 trained volunteers who speak more than 15 languages and provide one-on-one help....
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aminamibrahim
Nov 30, 20203 min read
Black Women's Hour Launches, Creating A Space To Discuss The Whole Women
For years, Sharon Abdul has had a quiet voice in her head urging her to do more for her community. She wanted to find a community for...
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aminamibrahim
Nov 30, 20203 min read
City of Seattle Creates Resources for DACA Recipients and Undocumented Immigrants
City of Seattle Creates Resources for DACA Recipients and Undocumented Immigrants in Response to Trump's Recent Anti-Immigrant Actions...
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aminamibrahim
Nov 30, 20202 min read
Somali Health Board Hosts Eighth-Annual Health Fair
This week, Somali Health Board (SHB) is hosting their eighth-annual health fair. This year’s health fair will continue through next week...
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aminamibrahim
Aug 10, 20203 min read
WEEKLY COMMUNITY CALLS HELP AMHARIC AND SOMALI SPEAKERS DURING PANDEMIC
For the past 17 weeks, community leader Selam Misgano and the Somali Health Board (SHB) have hosted weekly community calls regarding...
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aminamibrahim
Aug 10, 20203 min read
FOUR LOCAL SOCIALPRENEURS LAUNCH THE BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND
In the wake of the killing of Geroge Floyd, four Black women watched as young protestors stormed the steps of local police precincts and...
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aminamibrahim
Aug 6, 20203 min read
A Letter From A Young, Black, First-Gen Journalist
Last week all of my identities were under attack. It laid bare just how little this system respects all that I am. Seattle, I am...
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aminamibrahim
Aug 6, 20203 min read
Lessons Learned From Celebrating Ramadan During A Pandemic
What was once a month filled with community gathering, food and nightly congregational prayers now has an eerie sense of loneliness that...
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aminamibrahim
Oct 15, 20195 min read
What Do Alternatives To Youth Detention Look Like?
As you pass by the intersection of 12th Avenue and Alder Street in Seattle, it is hard to miss the yellow façade of the Children and...
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aminamibrahim
Oct 15, 20192 min read
Islamophobic Letters Fuel Violence Against Community - Op Ed
During the past few months, the Lewiston Tribune has published letters promoting the idea that Muslims don’t belong in America. I have...
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aminamibrahim
Oct 15, 20194 min read
Movement To Liberate Dining Dollars Takes First Steps
Many students struggle with balancing their competing desire to eat off campus and support local dining options with their lack of pocket...
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aminamibrahim
Oct 15, 20193 min read
Transfer Orientation Gets Much Needed Expansion
Starting new again can be a terrifying and isolating experience for transfer students. That is why starting in June, the Seattle...
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