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Did you know 88% of Muslims in the US self-censor out of fear? I know I have, scrubbing words like |nshaAllah or A|hamdulillah from my vocabulary when I was in predominantly white spaces or hiding my anger and exasperation when conversation went to topics like the M|ddle East. What I didn't realize though was how much my censorship cost me. It eroded a part of my self-esteem and subconsciously made me think there was something wrong in the way I was viewing the world. It's time to change that. Join our Islamophobia workshop on April 02 (12 - 1.30 PM Central) and learn more about the different components of Islamophobia, including the racial angle, and how to counter the rapid rise of discrimination and hate incidents against Muslims. For Muslims, this workshop will help you to stop normalizing the discrimination we face and teach you how to better advocate for yourself and your community. For our non-Muslim allies, this workshop will teach you how to to spot the subtle Islamophobia and harassment Muslims face regularly and provide strategies on how to organize in community to push for change for effectively. Do you find yourself censoring your thoughts and speech as a Muslim or another historically marginalized community in the US. Share below in the comments if you are able to. Hope to see some of you at our workshop! Link to sign up in the comments below.

On International Day to Combat Islamophobia, it is crucial that we unite in our efforts to eradicate all forms of anti-Muslim racism and discrimination. The impact of Islamophobia on Muslim communities in Canada and around the world is profound, and we must work together to combat this issue. We cannot allow hate to divide us or undermine the unity of our country. It is our collective responsibility to denounce and put an end to Islamophobia, as it affects all of us. Let us stand together in solidarity against this harmful ideology and strive for a more inclusive and understanding society. #internationaldayofislamophobia #pamircanadiansadvocates

🌍 Today, on National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, let’s stand united against discrimination, bias, and prejudice. January 29th serves as a reminder that diversity is our strength, and understanding is our power. 🤝 Let us commit to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Islamophobia has no place in our workplaces, communities, or hearts. Embracing diversity not only enriches our societies but also paves the way for innovation and collaboration. 🤝 Together, we can build bridges of understanding, dismantle stereotypes, and promote a world where everyone can thrive regardless of their background or beliefs. It's an opportunity to educate ourselves by reviewing Senate Canada Report (https://lnkd.in/gdJWrf5E) on Islamophobia and its impacts, engage in meaningful conversations with our colleagues, friends and neighbours, and challenge stereotypes that perpetuate discrimination. 🔗 Join me in supporting initiatives in workplace and community that promote tolerance, acceptance, and unity. Let's amplify voices that speak out against Islamophobia and work towards creating a world where compassion prevails over ignorance.

As we see the rise of hate speech in our public domain, it’s not rocket science to think it won’t filter into our workplaces… even if it’s behind closed doors. So here’s something’s for you to ponder… and perhaps it may help you navigate some of the sentiments you may observe.. 👉🏽 Being in favour of a ceasefire in Gaza, is not anti-Semitic. It does not make you pro-Hamas or terrorism. 👉🏽Being against the actions of Israel’s government does not make you anti-Semitic. 👉🏽Being a supporter of a Palestinian free state does not make you pro-Hamas or terrorism. 👉🏽Being anti-Jewish IS antisemitism. 👉🏽Using language and tropes that demonises any group of people, Jewish or Muslim, is hate speech, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic and racist. 👉🏽Being against a free Israeli state for Jewish people to feel safe and a place to call home is antisemitism. 👉🏽Being anti-Hamas is not Islamophobic. 👉🏽It’s not anti-Semitic to want the killing of tens of thousands of Muslims for existing, to stop. 👉🏽It’s ok to feel the pain of Israeli and Palestinian people of who have lost lives and sense of safety. 👉🏽When the word ‘they’ is used in the context of a speech about a person or city being in control of ‘Islamist’s’ is Islamophobia and is hate speech. 👉🏽There is no hierarchy within racism, call it out on all sides. 👉🏽Avoid double standards when dealing with hate and discrimination. Feel free to add your thoughts… #islamophobia #antisemitism #racism #hatespeech #sundaythought

Today, as we observe the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, it's crucial to stand together against discrimination and hate. #NoToHate serves as a rallying cry to foster understanding, empathy, and unity in the face of Islamophobia. Let's use this day to amplify voices of tolerance, promote education, and reject stereotypes. Together, we can build a world where diversity is celebrated and hatred has no place. #NoToHate #CombatIslamophobia #unityindiversity

In Nigeria, what used to be a platform for healthy banter and exchange of ideas, particularly X, has degenerated into a platform for spreading hate and ethnic dog whistling. Charlatans and ethnic entrepreneurs who before now had no audience, have suddenly gained traction, amassed a huge following, and have become the leading voices in a senseless battle for ethnic supremacy. The result is heightened polarization and mutual distrust among citizens of various ethnic groups. If this pattern persists, violent confrontation will become inevitable. https://lnkd.in/d87RME8K

I urge EVERYONE to read this brilliant article. It is imperative to understand the Palestinian experience from the perspective of the Palestinian people and to stop in your tracks to realize the horror of the facts as they are now: an entire people (the Palestinians) with a long, rich history are being denied the right to (peacefully) express their existence, and are systemically being dehumanized in order for the world to ligitimize their unimaginable suffering. This racism is unconscionable and must be stopped. Educate yourself - get to know a Palestinian. Read about Palestine. Talk about Palestine. Free Palestine. #genocideingaza

Like many Muslims, I've often felt the immense weight of negative Islamophobic narratives portrayed in the mainstream media but struggled to find the right words to address them. It's disheartening to see my faith and community misrepresented, and it's easy to feel powerless in the face of such stereotypes. The pervasive narrative of Islamophobia within our fractured media ecosystem is a corrosive force, poisoning minds with fear, prejudice, and division. Islamophobia didn't emerge in a vacuum. It is fueled by a complex web of historical, political, and cultural factors, from colonial legacies to geopolitical conflicts. Islamophobia thrives on ignorance and misinformation, perpetuated by sensationalist media coverage and political agendas. Mainstream media outlets often play a central role in spreading Islamophobic narratives. Sensational headlines, biased reporting, and stereotypical portrayals shape public perceptions of Islam and Muslims, reinforcing harmful stereotypes and fostering fear and distrust. The consequences of Islamophobia extend far beyond the realm of media. It manifests in everyday discrimination, hate crimes, and systemic injustices faced by Muslims around the world. It breeds division, sowing seeds of distrust and animosity between communities. As Muslims, we have unique perspectives and lived experiences contributing to the tapestry and conversation of the country we call home. We must advocate for accurate representation and challenge biased reporting that leads to dismantling Islamophobia and fostering understanding. We must work towards reclaiming our narrative and strive towards a media landscape that reflects our community's true diversity and richness.

Good morning, LinkedIn members and all independent readers throughout the World. Here where I stand today, I look at my surroundings and ask myself, what else can I do for the thousands of children and adolescents other than coaching and training, especially with the results that I've got over the past three years regarding our economy, unemployment, and poverty rate (In 2020 the economy contracted 12.9%, with a poverty rate at 30.1%, extreme poverty 5.1%, and the unemployment rate at 7.18%). This year, another un-called-for conflict has provoked International disunity, worsening globalization intents. I predict that things aren't going to get any better, apparently due to certain elite groups who have unconsciously or greedily behaved and still are acting as though the rest of the now GLOBAL ECONOMIC EXPECTRUM were not of importance. In support of these manifests, though, implicating children and adolescents now more than ever, I'd like you to listen to a Professor of Law, who, incidentally, is the only individual who's won a case for the commission of Genocide, his name: Francis Anthony Boyle. University of Chicago, 1971 Harvard Law School, 1976 Harvard University, 1983. #peacebuilding #liveandletlive #globalcollaboration #humanitariancrisis

Happy Friday everyone, Just a quick reminder 🖤 We all have a duty to call out all forms of oppression, inequality, genocide, neo-colonialism, racism, discrimination and imperialism in all the forms that it manifests itself, and to all who experience it. 🖤 It is essential to understand that we cannot critique one situation without acknowledging and critiquing the others. 🖤 We have a profound responsibility to call this out, no matter who is experiencing it. 🖤 In our role as citizens of a globalised world and community, we must see ourselves as custodians. 🖤 We must see ourselves as part of a wider community and such, our responsibility to justice, freedom and equality for all is necessary. 🖤 South Africa are and have been a great example of this, we can all learn alot from them. Let's use our platforms, voices, and actions to advocate for justice and freedom. #solidarity #GlobalCitizenship #JusticeForAll #solidaritywithpalestine