In Malcolm X’s “Message to the Grassroots,” he vehemently explains the historical context in which the Black Revolution of the United States should be rooted. In doing so, he explains how there has never been a non-violent Revolution in history, so how is the Black revolution any different? Although his call for violent action at the 1963 Northern Negro Grass Roots Leadership Conference isn’t directly … Continue reading “#MuslimBan”: Geopolitics and Everyday Life

The fact that men create and determine laws about women’s rights to their bodies seems absolutely absurd right? That is just the same as the government intervening in religion as well as religion being tied top with race. They simply do not add up and should not be interwoven with one another. Unfortunately most governments around the world categorize religion with race. The sad truth … Continue reading Race and Religion in the U.S.

Winter break’s end was nearing, and my bags were all packed except for one item: my laptop. I received a text from my airline the day before telling me there were “extra security” measures for flights arriving from Jordan, my home, and that I had to arrive at the airport three hours earlier than usual; so, that January 20th, I grumpily awoke to a 4 … Continue reading Define “Security”