Middle East
We’re Running for Peace!
We’re Running for Peace! Click the link to help us reach our goal to help children in the middle get the medical treatment they need. THE PALESTINE CHILDREN’S RELIEF FUND (WWW.PCRF.NET) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 TO HELP ADDRESS THE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS FACING PALESTINIAN YOUTH IN THE MIDDLE EAST. IT HAS BECOME THE LARGEST […]
Be an unapologetic supporter of #BDS. I support #BDS
There are some things in life you need to be unapologetic about. Some things you can’t allow bullying and intimidation to knock you off your heels. There are times to dig your heels IN- and #BDS is one of those things. This is one of those times. Please watch the above video. #BDS is […]
DS Centre Journalism Academy travels to refugee camp in Nizip
I just had an amazing week in Turkey! My photojournalist colleague and friend, Sadaf Syed, joined me in taking part in the Daily Sabah Think Tank Spring 2016 Journalism Academy in Turkey. Look for more to come about our incredible experience and some published pieces about our refugee camp visit in Nizip along the Turkey […]
September Musings- Refugees, Gay Marriage & Donald Chump
I’m one of those Bloggers that focus on a topic and write a blog post or article about it. I’m feeling that sort of head-spinning, ENFP-all-over-the-board sensation prompting a diary-entry type blog post. There is a lot going on in the world at the moment (as usual.) I’m my passionate, intense self these days […]
My Conversation About Refugees, Dads and Changing Times at The Good Men Project
Seeking a New and Better Life: On Migrants and Refugees, Dads, and Changing Times Originally posted at The Good Men Project I occasionally partake in calls with Editors, Contributors and Premium Members of The Good Men Project. Glad I made this call where we talked about the #Syria crisis and topics that naturally sprung out […]
Dear Syrian Child Whose Body Washed Ashore In Turkey
I wrote this the day his body washed ashore. He does have a name. Aylan Kurdi. He lost his life along with his brother, Galip and his mother, Rehana. He is survived by his grieving father Abdullah. His aunt in Canada who was trying to bring them to safety there to no avail asked that we […]
Guest Blogger: Gaza Massacre: What Can You Do?
I’m honored to have my friend, fellow American Muslim and fellow interfaith activist, guest blog here on yasminareality.com. The world is heartbroken and outraged at the 200 + civilian deaths and 1,500 injuries in Palestine. The war crimes and slaughtering of innocent children is playing out on social media and we feel helpless. The United States funds […]