I just finished my semester and let me tell you- this has been the hardest semester ever! I know I’m not alone- college students were going through it. Honestly, with all that's going on with the pandemic, who isn't going through it?! Not only has it been mentally draining but it’s been exhausting. Just incase…
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“Colorism: Part Two.”
Audiobook: Every time I go to African stores, I constantly see skin-bleaching products. It honestly angers me to the core for so many reasons. Before I move on though ... Let’s Define Colorism. "Colorism is the prejudice or discrimination against individuals with a dark skin tone, typically among people of the same ethnic or racial…
“Colorism Part: One.”
Audiobook: Light-skinned, brown-skinned, dark-skinned. Which one are you labeled as? I was called both brown and dark skinned while growing up. I’m more so dark skinned now and I’m happy about it. I grew up in a society that taught me that I’m not light enough to be considered beautiful. Embracing the melanin in my…
“Small-Minded vs. Open-Minded;Which One Are You?!”
Audiobook: Let's be real, we all have our toxic traits. We can be toxic towards the people we know, love, and even to ourselves. The reality is, no one walking on this earth today is perfect. We are all flawed in someway, shape, or form. However, there is something that makes us different. Our mindsets.…
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“Trauma.”
Audiobook: Natural Disasters, Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Violence, Medical Injury, Community Violence, Neglect, Deprivation, Traumatic Grief, Victim of Crime, Kidnapping, Accidents, School Violence, and Loss. What is stated above can all be different forms of trauma. Trauma is defined as a deeply distressing or disturbing experience (Google). Here's a question for you: How often…
“I Did It- So Can You.”
Audiobook: Two days ago, I received the news I've been dreaming and waiting on for a whole year. Last year, around this time, I set a goal to work my way through admittance to a specific nursing program. Because of this goal, I worked ten times harder than I normally would- giving nothing but my…
“10 Ramadan Tips for Success.”
Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh! Ramadan Kareem! I hope you're all in the best of health and taking advantage of this month of mercy. I'm going to share 10 tips that I believe will be beneficial for all of us (including myself). #1 Be sincere and have pure intention. Remind yourself of the purpose…
“My Lifelong Struggle.”
Audiobook: Today’s blog is a bit more personal. ... “You’re too nice,” they say. I’ve heard that all my life as an introvert. Ever since I’ve started school, I have been known as the shy kid. I used to be so shy that I was too afraid to say good morning to my own teacher.…
“Enemies of Our Own Progress.”
Audiobook: I notice weird energy when it comes to being the person who starts doing something new or different within several communities. In the Fulani community, there’s so many taboos. Although there are many taboos, I’m proud that we’re the generation that’s breaking barriers and doing something new that our ancestors were too afraid to…
“Personality Matters.”
Audiobook: We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are.-- Cicero, Philosopher Favorite Quote Personality is everything to me. I admire people who aren’t afraid to show how dope they are! It’s honestly what draws me towards people. What ever happened to just being you? Not trying to be like another…
“To Be Black & Muslim …”
Audiobook: Let's take a flashback to when you were seven years old. Did you notice as much issues in our world back then like you do now? Of course not! When I was seven, I was first exposed to racism in the muslim community when I started Islamic school. Although I was young, I noticed…
