Latest in: Pluralism
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Muslim Writing Salon brings awesome diversity to D.C.
In the rooftop bar of Eaton DC, skeptical of attending a religious event, I didn’t know what to expect. When Nafisa Isa enthusiastically started introducing the program, people cheered and hollered. Sitting in the second row,...August 8, 2019 1452 0 -
Finding voices of harmony amidst conlficting narratives
A few years ago, when American University Professor Dr. Akbar Ahmed and Smithsonian Director Manjula Kumar picked me for the role of a Sufi Sheikh in the famous play Noor, I savored the experience as a...August 3, 2019 1712 0 -
Let’s make America a nation of integrated neighborhoods
Over the years, I have lived among many people and diverse communities, and now, I have chosen to live in an all-black community. It is a new experience, and I am cherishing it. Knowing each other...April 26, 2019 1283 0 -
Take part in political process to make a difference – Pakistani-American NJ town mayor
Pakistani-American Sadaf Jaffer, whose election as mayor of Montgomery township in New Jersey came as a breath of fresh air amidst divisive debate on immigration, has a simple message to share: Be active participants in the...April 11, 2019 1910 0 -
A Journey into Europe that reminds of enlightenment amid challenges
Professor Akbar S. Ahmed’s Journey into Europe is a multi-levelled endeavor. It is a journey into the soul of Europe undergoing its latest upheaval in which the values underpinning pluralistic democracy have been put into question;...March 6, 2019 1308 0 -
Starbucks’ race conversation and the broader American inclusiveness
A Starbucks store at New Delhi airport, Credit: AKS.9955 /Wikimedia Commons Each time, I enter a Starbucks cafe, I get the feeling that an array of irresistible coffee and tea flavors reflects the store’s intrinsic value...May 30, 2018 970 0
