My name is Christal and I am born and raised in Birmingham in the UK. I am a secondary English teacher by profession and in my spare time, I like to read all manner of books. My philosophy in life has grown to be, “Put Allah swt first and all other things will follow. Trust … Continue reading Christal Williams: Black and Muslim in Birmingham
An Interview with Sadiyah Sabree: On Identity and Race
BMF caught up with LSE and Columbia graduate Sadiyah Sabree on racial politics, travel and navigating through life as a black Muslim woman. Identity Where are you from town/city/country? Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA What does your name mean? My name means fortunate in Arabic. I was named after Halima Sa’diyah, the wet nurse who took care of Prophet … Continue reading An Interview with Sadiyah Sabree: On Identity and Race
Shukri Abdi: We demand justice
Background Action Model Letters Background The body of Shukri Abdi, a Somali refugee was on Thursday 22nd June recovered from the River Irwell at midnight in Lancashire, Bury. The official report is that Shukri drowned after entering the water to possibly cool off from the heat. Despite being bullied at Broad Oak Sports College … Continue reading Shukri Abdi: We demand justice
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