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Trauma turns to advocacy

By | Mar 28, 2018

In other words, is there any value in reliving these issues, something that inevitably comes with speaking out?


Higher education needs a #MeToo moment

By | Jan 22, 2018

We need to acknowledge that sexual misconduct thrives in academia. And sometimes, it’s institutionally sanctioned.


Allyship and Solidarity

By | Dec 11, 2017

I’m just interrogating the usefulness of allyship as a framework to understanding oppression because the word “individual” is at the heart of solidarity.


Who counts as a black student?

By | Nov 1, 2017

I find this intensely gross. I’ve heard of this line of thinking before, usually among the more openly racist types.


Patriotism and black rage

By | Oct 11, 2017

To me, patriotism isn’t much different from a religion. It’s a belief in a less nebulous higher power, one that must similarly go unquestioned.


White fragility on college campuses

By | Sep 24, 2017

Put differently, racism on college campuses is inextricably linked to the severe lack of meaningful dialogue about race-related issues in primary and secondary education.


CVE program targets Muslims

By | Sep 11, 2017

CVE should focus on the integration and success of Muslim communities rather than their ability to identify terrorists.


White identity politics

By | Aug 30, 2017

White supremacist claims of “subjugation” and “victimhood” are specious, silly and narcissistic.


Protecting students of color from harmful speech

By | Apr 26, 2017

I’m gay, black and an immigrant, and believe me, I am more than capable of speaking up in defense of my values.


African vs. African American

By | Apr 20, 2017

As an immigrant from Kenya born to Somali parents, I have seen firsthand the divide between African immigrants and African-Americans.


Why I left Islam

By | Apr 13, 2017

Even in the secular West, where the freedom to change religions is recognized, ex-Muslims continue to fear for their lives.


First-generation students face distinctive challenges

By | Apr 6, 2017

The decision to pursue postsecondary education outside of my home came with the price of leaving my family behind. It was emotional and tumultuous.