I’m an African American Muslim high-school graduate who met and fell in love with an Iranian man. My brother, Faizan works for him. He is a wealthy man who has a home and business here in San Diego. He also has a home in Mahmoodiyeh, an affluent residential area in Tehran. He was unmarried which surprised me because… Read More Shanice’s Story
Imagine being badly beaten and disowned because you give your life to Jesus Christ. Jesus predicted that this kind of thing would happen. “Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but rather division. “For from now on five in one house will be divided: three against two,… Read More Ugandan Christian Teenager Beaten and Disowned
I got this email from Voice of the Martyrs Canada. Imagine beating a child for what she believes. As a Christian mother, I am proud of my faith and encourage it in my child. I pray that when he grows up and has his own family, he and his wife will raise godly children who… Read More Beaten for Her Faith
This week on the Ricki Lake Show, I learned about women having their hymen reconstructed. I never knew such a thing existed. Check out this clip from the show. Melody Meozzi, an Iranian-American Muslim writer and attorney, is a staunch opponent of hymen reconstruction. She believes that it further contributes to violence against women. She goes head to… Read More Hymen Reconstruction
‘Zimele’ means ‘standing on one’s feet’ in the Zulu language. I love their logo. It is of a woman not only standing on her feet but it looks like she is dancing. This to me expresses the joy of knowing that you are empowering yourself–learning new skills, educating yourself–taking action instead of depending on others… Read More Zimele
MAMA: Motherhood Around the Globe, explores the realities and ideas of a new global generation of mothers through art, stories, and powerful new voices. The exhibition aims to turn inspiration into action helping fuel a worldwide movement of advocates for mothers’ human rights and advances in maternal health. Just recently I got an email from them… Read More Breakdown in the Closet
On Friday night I read the touching and inspiring story of Miss Colorado USA Blair Griffith. Blair and her mother were evicted from their home last November, just a month after she received her crown. This was the latest of the misfortunes the 23 year old has had to deal with. In an interview with TODAY’s Meredith Vieira,… Read More Homeless Beauty Contestant
I always wondered about the women in Thurgood Marshall’s life–his mother and his wife. I decided to browse the Internet to see what information I could find. Thurgood’s mother, Norma Arica was a public school teacher for over 25 years. When her son attended Howard University Law School she pawned her wedding and engagement rings to… Read More Three Great Women
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