I was super-excited for the launch of “Halal in the Family,” a web series that the creator, Aasif Mandvi has described as “an exaggerated
Author: Hafsa
Hafsa has BAs in International Human Rights and Political Science. She is studying public interest law and hopes to use her education to empower survivors of domestic violence and dismantle institutionalized racism by restoring dignity to the marginalized.
Grieving for Pakistan, and very angry, too
Perhaps you know now that on December 16, Taliban massacred more than 130 schoolchildren in Peshawar, Pakistan; death tolls are greater than that, and
Talking about race
We need to have a serious discussion about race. Because believe it or not, not talking about race is not going to end racism;
Women can freeze their eggs, so they don’t have to freeze their careers?
Apple will soon join Facebook in covering the costs associated witih egg-freezing for female employees, even for non-medical reasons. Starting
Male rape: Not funny
We all know rape isn’t funny. Obviously, it’s a very serious subject. Obviously. It can cause serious, irreversible permanent physical and psychological damage. So
Women’s rights: 94 years and still counting
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State
Are we on the brink of a social revolution? I hope so.
America continues to make international headlines as the world watches racial tensions repeatedly reaching the breaking point after the killing of an unarmed African-American:
Capitalizing on confidence
I think by this point we all know I think feminism is absolutely fantastic- I mean, women’s empowerment is human empowerment! And I think
I’m a member of a minority culture: Here’s what it’s like
A few years back, I was searching for essay contests to enter (they were for extra credit; don’t judge), and I stumbled on one
Photoshopping beauty: An international experiment
“In the U.S., Photoshop has become a symbol of our society’s unobtainable [sic.] standards for beauty. My project, Before & After, examines how these