Protests are sweeping Iran & women are burning their hijabs after the death last week of Mahsa Amini, following her arrest by the “morality police”. Human rights groups say at least 8 have been killed. Last night, I planned to ask President Raisi about all this and much more. 1/7
A beautiful day celebrating my sister @_HaseenaAli graduate with a Psychology degree.
Well done for overcoming all the obstacles that held you back from pursuing your education, ambitions & potential! Eternal gratitude for great mentors @StJuliansSchool & @unibirmingham. 👩🎓
I’ve never shared this publicly, but it’ll put my views in context:
There was a time when I was being dragged to religious leaders to ‘change the way I think’, until it landed me in Iraq. The books I read were being policed too.
My crime: I defended my gay Muslim friend.
We never know what people are enduring. Humans...we are wonders.
Thank you, Chadwick, for gifting us with your greatness in the midst of a painful struggle.
#ChadwickBoseman
The night before he was assassinated:
“I may not get there with you, but I want you to know tonight that we as a people will get to the Promised Land.”
Thank you, Daddy.
I believe.
I’m hopeful.
It is a great honour to announce that @IrshadManji will be a keynote speaker for the upcoming @TMRSicons.
As an internationally acclaimed educator & author, Irshad will share her philosophy of Islamic reform, moral courage & honest diversity.
Join our conversation!