Archive for March, 2014
Columbia College in Chicago – Threatening Academic Freedom
Respect Academic Freedom! Petition: ://www.change.org/petitions/llove-colum-edu-respect-academic-freedom# I grew up in Chicago; and, I dreamed of attending Columbia College. Known for it’s radio and journalism programs, Columbia was the ideal place for someone like me- with aspirations to become a news anchor or a journalist. (I did neither, instead- spending many amazing years in corporate America and […]
Bigots Behaving Badly
Watching grown ups throw temper tantrums is always awkward. Watching grown ups throw temper tantrums because they are so filled with bigotry and hate is simply pitiful. I wrote about the Murfreesboro, TN mosque last year. It’s a mosque community that has been in the area for decades and had an uphill battle to […]
March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month – Please Remember Something
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 50,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with kidney cancer last year. Drug treatments are improving each year, but it is still a difficult cancer to treat, particularly if it has metastasized, or spread, to other organs in the body. For resources on this disease, go […]
Oscar Nominated Palestinian Film, Omar
Last year it was 5 Broken Cameras. This year, it’s Omar. Palestinian films that offer a glimpse into the pain and humilation of occupation are being nominated at the Oscars. Palestinian actors are walking the red carpet. This is a big deal. I am admitedly an odd duck when it comes to movie going. I […]
Guest Blogger Nadia Naji Speaks Out: The Disdain for Muslim Burial in Germany
I’m thrilled to be featuring a guest blogger this month. Nadia Naji is not only my sister in Islam, but my friend. We are both part of an international, interfaith group that has made both of our lives exponentially better. Nadia lives in Germany and talks in this piece about the experiences and challenges of […]