I learned about Zarina Hasan through one of my friends. I saw a picture of the young woman poring over a life-size painting that featured a colorful bouquet of flowers. The picture drew my attention
Zeba Masood – A Trailblazer in the fight against Animal Abuse
A few weeks ago, I learned about a formidable woman named Zeba Masood who has been tirelessly fighting for the rights of stray animals in Peshawar, Pakistan. In a country
The Power of Forgiveness
In November 2017, I read about a Muslim gentleman by the name of Dr. Abdul-Munim Sombat Jitmoud who moved an entire courtroom to tears by pardoning his son’s murderer. In doing so, he elevated the meaning of forgiveness to a whole new level.
Ajeh: A Force To Reckon With!
Ajeh Agbese stands out in a crowd. I first noticed her huge smile a couple of years ago as we bumped fists while kickboxing. We soon became friends and I must tell you she inspires me with her positive outlook
Alex Navissi’s American Dream
Long before I landed in America, I was under the impression that I would meet people from various backgrounds, here, all working tirelessly towards realizing their own version of the American Dream… And I was right. The image I had cultivated as a child was the result of watching one too many sitcoms celebrating a…
Liz Seffrin: The Woman Who Canvassed Two Cities
The 2016 election year drove people apart as much as it brought them together. The entire country, as we are fully aware, sort of reshuffled like a deck of cards. Friends became
Rawand’s Dream
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine came over for tea. She mentioned a Palestinian activist named Rawand Masoud who has made it her life’s mission to bring the world’s attention to the plight of Palestinians as well as to find a cure for cancer.
Meet Salman Arshad
An entrepreneur… A self-taught digital freelance artist… A photographer… These are but a few of the adjectives that can be
A Conversation With Irfan Ali Taj
Pakistan has a very vibrant music scene. I remember walking down the streets of Peshawar, back in the day, and