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Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress

This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members.   Earlier this year, human rights lawyer Qasim Rashid announced his bid for Virginia’s 1st District seat in the U.S. Congress. Muslim spoke to Rashid about migrating to the United States, the significance of his bid, being … Continue reading Defying the Norm, Again: Activist Qasim Rashid Runs For Congress

‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith

  This Muslim.co feature is in partnership with Asian American Journalist Associations’ Muslim American Task Force with the mission to uplift Muslim community members.   You may have seen her before, standing up for Muslim’s rights on TV or shutting haters down on Twitter. Zahra Billoo is a civil rights lawyer and executive director of the oldest chapter of theCouncil … Continue reading ‘Lean Into The Discomfort’: Activst Zahra Billoo Says Check Your Privilege, Focus on Your Faith

Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship

    The Asian American Journalists Association Sports Task Force is proud to announce Roshan Fernandez as the 2020 winner of the Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship.    Fernandez, a magazine, newspaper and digital journalism major at Syracuse, is the fifth overall – and first freshman – recipient of the award.    “Roshan’s accomplishments, dedication and passion as a sports … Continue reading Roshan Fernandez Wins 2020 AL Young Sports Journalism Scholarship