Tag: travel
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The African American Experience: A Call for Unity
The author embraces their identity as a proud Black American Muslim, emphasizing that being Black and Muslim coexist harmoniously. They reflect on experiences of cultural isolation and bullying due to their identity. Advocating for unity among the diaspora, the author stresses the importance of recognizing African American contributions and celebrates diverse Black cultures while calling…
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Finding Peace During Ramadan: A Personal Journey
The author reflects on their time spent at home during the stay-at-home order, sharing experiences with family, especially with their younger brother. They observe a change in habits, increasing water intake and cooking at home, while also engaging in fitness together. Despite binge-watching shows, they feel at peace, aiming to use their time more productively…
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Grateful Reflections on Two Years of Blogging
The author celebrates their two-year blogging anniversary, expressing gratitude for being nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award and reflecting on their journey. They cherish support from readers and highlight their favorite post, “Not Black Enough.” Additionally, they valued connections made as a featured blogger on Hijabie Hood. Excited for future growth, they appreciate their community.
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The Day My Dad Discovered I Lived in a Trap House
My sentence of living in the Trap House was finally over, and I had mixed emotions. Mostly excited and thrilled to be leaving that dump of a house. The only problem was my father was finally going to see where I’ve been living for the past four months. The whole neighborhood looked a mess, dirty…
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The Nightly Lockout Show: Life with My Trap House Neighbors
As I’ve stated before, each one of my housemates added to the adventure and excitement of living in the trap house. The mother and daughter duo was a pair that I could never fully understand. They lived on the second floor and shared a small room with no windows. The daughter was pregnant and her…
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Tea, Theft, and Trap House Drama: The Boxer’s Missing Laptop
Living in the trap house I was rarely bored. There was always some sort of excitement either in or outside of the house. One of the common themes of drama in the house was theft. Al Humduillah (Thank God), no one ever stole anything from me, maybe nobody felt like walking all the way upstairs,…
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Celebrating One Year as The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah
The author reflects on a year of blogging unexpectedly, expressing pride in sharing her unique perspective as a young Black Muslim woman. Initially an online diary, her blog, The Misunderstood Afro Muslimah, gained readership and engagement, leading to meaningful connections, discussions, and opportunities, inspiring her to continue this journey.
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Princess in the Trap House: My Unforgettable Off-Campus Living Experience
My first semester living on my own off-campus was an unforgettable adventure. During the search for housing, I wasn’t too picky because I was aware it was only going to be for a semester, and like most things my mindset was “what’s the worst thing that can happen”. I moved to a not so desirable…
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Exploring the Black British Experience: A Blogger’s Insight
In a recent blog collaboration, a Black British blogger discusses her blog, therconnect, which covers Lifestyle, Travel, and Poetry. She reflects on identity, noting many millennials prioritize ethnic origins over identifying as Black British and highlights the complexities of the Black British experience, marked by pride, culture, and ongoing challenges with racism.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 