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Ramadan is American
It survived enslavement. It shaped diplomacy. It was always here.
Feb 20
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Jennifer Chowdhury
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What does it mean to be a Middle Eastern and North African New Yorker?
A new exhibit at the New York Public Library showcases stories of New Yorkers from the MENA region
Feb 12
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Jennifer Chowdhury
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show Arrives at the Right Time
While speaking Spanish is criminalized on the streets, this weekend it will be celebrated on America's biggest stage.
Feb 5
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Jennifer Chowdhury
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“Bring Liam Home”: Inside the Growing Outcry Over Family Detention
Five-year old Liam is depressed, refuses food, and sleeps a lot while detained with his father.
Jan 28
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Jennifer Chowdhury
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Immigration enforcement is creating a generation of traumatized kids
Children as young as four are being held in ICE custody—and the damage is permanent
Jan 22
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Jennifer Chowdhury
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Oct 22, 2025
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I don't know how to talk to my kid about Palestine
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Oct 8, 2025
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BONUS ESSAY: Should I React to Charlie Kirk’s Death as a Muslim Mother and Journalist?
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Aug 26, 2025
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The Price of Bearing Witness and Beyond
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