MEET THE MUSLIM GIRLS MAKING CHANGE
BY SADIYAH BASHIR
The Women's March on Washington is today and although some may be skeptical about the intentions of the March or, if it's going to be another event history will eventually dilute and White-wash. I have to say I have been impressed with the representation of Women of color, Muslim women and other marginalized groups as well. However, I always keep my eyes and ears open to see if one especially important and equally marginalized group is being allowed or, setting their own platform at these types of events and that group is the youth. With a passion like no other, the youth is really the heartbeat of the revolution and if we’re suppressing their voices, we’re suppressing the movement. This year, I recently met four young Muslim women who make change everywhere they go, so it was no surprise seeing their faces all over the internet representing themselves, their faith, and their youth at the Women's March on Washington.
We spoke with 16 year old Pakistani-American, Kiran Waqar of “Muslim Girls Making Change.” An organization from out of Vermont about who they are, what they do and, what inspires them.
“MGMC started originally as a youth activism group in which Muslim youth would come together to volunteer to make a difference and portray Islam in a better way. After our slam team formed, the group’s meaning formed into what we have today."
Muslim Girls Making Change has traveled around the United States sharing their truth through the outlet of Spoken Word Poetry. The slam poetry team currently has four members, Hawa Adam, Kiran Waqar, Lena Ginawi, and Balkisa Abdikadir. They are dedicated to social justice through poetry.
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