Aliya Karim

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Writer Turns Her Popular 30 Days Blog About Ramadan Into A Book Of Meaningful Stories

05/11/21

Writer Turns Her Popular 30 Days Blog About Ramadan Into A Book Of Meaningful Stories

Salma Hasan Ali used her passion for storytelling to create a 10-year Ramadan tradition. Now, she’s turned it into a book.

ACLU Demands U.S. Government Turn Over Data Bought From Muslim Prayer App

12/03/20

ACLU Demands U.S. Government Turn Over Data Bought From Muslim Prayer App

In an official draft filing exclusively obtained by NowThis, the ACLU is asking multiple government agencies to hand over private records provided by tech companies. The ACLU said the government’s collection of those records could violate First and Fourth Amendment rights.

People Are Deleting This Muslim Prayer App After Learning Data Was Shared With U.S. Military

11/19/20

People Are Deleting This Muslim Prayer App After Learning Data Was Shared With U.S. Military

Muslim Pro, which has 98 million downloads worldwide, stated that it is “untrue” that it sold data directly to the military. It has since terminated its relationship with X-Mode, a company that did sell info to defense contractors.

How Artist Nikkolas Smith Embodies The Humanity Of Black Lives In His Viral Paintings

11/02/20

How Artist Nikkolas Smith Embodies The Humanity Of Black Lives In His Viral Paintings

The illustrator has developed an anti-racism toolkit alongside fellow creators to guide artists through the journey of “artivism.”

Meet The Artist-Activist Whose George Floyd Portrait Captured Black Lives Matter Ethos

09/03/20

Meet The Artist-Activist Whose George Floyd Portrait Captured Black Lives Matter Ethos

Nneka Jones’ hand-embroidered depiction of an American flag for TIME was completed over the span of 24 hours.

This Black Doctors Group Is Making COVID-19 Testing More Accessible

08/19/20

This Black Doctors Group Is Making COVID-19 Testing More Accessible

The Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium aims to provide free, accessible testing to hard-hit Black and brown communities in Philadelphia.

This Face Mask's Sales Will Benefit The South Asian American Artist Community

07/29/20

This Face Mask's Sales Will Benefit The South Asian American Artist Community

Established artists in the South Asian diaspora are coming together to support up and comers who’ve been hit hard by the economic impacts of COVID-19.

These Parkland Survivors Made A Contract So People Social Distance & Wear A Mask

07/21/20

These Parkland Survivors Made A Contract So People Social Distance & Wear A Mask

The Buchwald brothers, who are based in Florida, started the “Promise to Humanity” movement to ask participants to sign a contract, promising that they'll help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Amid Protests, This Social Club Offers Space for Black Community to Heal and Grieve

06/15/20

Amid Protests, This Social Club Offers Space for Black Community to Heal and Grieve

Ethel’s Club, a social club for people of color, is offering free healing sessions online as it grows its virtual community.

11 Ways to Spend Your Ramadan While in Quarantine

04/27/20

11 Ways to Spend Your Ramadan While in Quarantine

From light exercise, to growing your own herbs, to virtual iftars, there’s plenty to keep your mind occupied.

How Muslim Businesses Observing Ramadan Are Overcoming COVID-19 Setbacks

04/24/20

How Muslim Businesses Observing Ramadan Are Overcoming COVID-19 Setbacks

These Muslim-owned businesses are still operating across the U.S. Here’s how you can support them this Ramadan.

LGBTQ+ Muslim Community Prepares for First-Ever Muslim Pride Festival

04/21/20

LGBTQ+ Muslim Community Prepares for First-Ever Muslim Pride Festival

For many LGBTQ+ Muslims, the event will offer an accepting space that other Pride festivals have denied.