Dilara

Educator, Civic Justice Activist, Entrepreneur. Founder of - Creating Strong Virtual Communities across the city, nation, and world.

[Sadiq Khan @SadiqKhan]

I'm devastated for the family and friends of Jason Arday.

He faced an unacceptable public hounding and campaign of abuse. I know many Londoners will be angry and upset this evening.

Jason Arday was the victim of a pernicious public shaming that other people in his position simply wouldn’t have faced.

His death was a tragedy, but once again it should be a wake up call for all of us.

[Ram Villivalam @senvillivalam]

I worked alongside the governor and stakeholders to pass an agreed-upon bill that will provide halal and kosher food options in public schools.

https://t.co/weyaSpHHaC

[Nabeela Syed @NabeelaforIL]

My name is Nabeela Syed. I’m a 23-year old Muslim, Indian-American woman. We just flipped a Republican-held suburban district.

And in January, I’ll be the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly.

[Muddassar Ahmed @MMuddassarAhmed]

Delighted I was able 2 join launch of @ILMCCoalition ‘Illinois Muslims: Needs, Assets & Opportunities’ report in Chicago today

Proud of @dilara_sayeed @Arshia_AliKhan & Reema Kamran 4 their hard work

Some press coverage: https://t.co/IpKHKqyzFw

[Tammy Duckworth @SenDuckworth]

Efforts by Senate Republicans to block Dilawar Syed's nomination are misguided, wrong and Islamophobic. Syed's proven leadership and diverse experiences would be an asset to @SBAgov and small business owners across the nation. #ConfirmDilawar

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@keithellison:
I would call this Accountability. Accountability is the first steps towards Justice.

Justice implies true restoration, and that cause is up to you...the American people.

True justice is social transformation ...
#BlackLivesMatter #GeorgeFloydMattered

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@ILMCCoalition Our focus is Civic Justice - join us as a Volunteer - and let’s get there together!

[Muslim Civic Coalition @MCivicCoalition]

Join our volunteer info session on Feb 10th at 6:00 pm!

You will meet the Coalition team and learn about our six initiatives to find out how you would like to get involved!

☕️ is on us! All who register will receive a Starbucks gift card!

RSVP: https://t.co/b0vTEvgPbS

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

Chicago Lake Shore Drive in Mexican Independence Day :)

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@JoyAnnReid -you know our histories of marginalization intertwine across 400 years in America. We gotta do this together!

[Muslim Civic Coalition @MCivicCoalition]

When @JoyAnnReid reached for the worst point of comparison to insult Donald Trump, her choice was Muslims. We are shocked, and deeply disappointed. We need an apology, and we invite
https://t.co/WAK3EQAOak

[Muslim Civic Coalition @MCivicCoalition]

When @JoyAnnReid reached for the worst point of comparison to insult Donald Trump, her choice was Muslims. We are shocked, and deeply disappointed. We need an apology, and we invite
https://t.co/WAK3EQAOak

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

We are all born. And we all die. It is what happens in between that defines us. Thank you for sharing your talents with us @chadwickboseman

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

Four key reasons, clearly laid out by @FareedZakaria. We know this- but what are we doing about it?

[CNN @CNN]

CNN's @FareedZakaria takes a look at the deep inequities in the US criminal justice system following the death of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the protests stemming from it. #FareedsTake

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

We are a nation that is Black and Blue. In So Many Terrible Ways.

Lots of Pain and Anger.
No Trust.

Stop the looting of Black, Brown, and Low-Income Americans.
And... stop the looting that is going on in the streets.

Dear Lord, we need peace- and justice.

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@FieldMuseum Thanks Sue - for taking care of things until we can head back to the @FieldMuseum ;)

[Field Museum @FieldMuseum]

The blooper reel 67 million years in the making 🦖🎬

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@FareedZakaria @FareedZakaria - thanks- takes courage to expose both parties’ failure of leadership - esp leading up to this critical election.

[Fareed Zakaria @FareedZakaria]

On China, Democrats are falling into a familiar trap: Republicans take a legitimate challenge & pump it up into a mortal danger, exaggerating the threat & accusing Dems of appeasement. Instead of standing their ground, Democrats get scared & join in the scare-mongering.

My take:

[Dilara @dilara_sayeed]

@chicagosmayor Thank You. Staying Home, Saving Lives....But still connecting and finding joy!

[Archived: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot @mayorlightfoot]

Wishing a safe, happy and dignified Eid al-Fitr to Chicago's Muslim community. Even as we celebrate separately this year, the spirit of Ramadan and its blessings have shone brightly throughout our city during this unprecedented moment. Eid Mubarak!