A fellow student of mine sent me a link to this NPR story, Muslim Women’s ShelterProvides Refuge. I found it quite uplifting to read, but also a bit saddening. The story focuses on Asma Hanif, a Muslim woman who runs a home in Baltimore for other Muslim women who have suffered some form of abuse. It [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Muslim women seek “sanctuary” from abuse
Posted in Human rights/activism, In the news, Violence and crime, Women's rights, tagged abuse, Asma Hanif, Baltimore, faith, Muslim, NPR, shelter, violence, volunteer, women on December 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
What if Mayor Sheila Dixon were a man?
Posted in In the news, Violence and crime, Women's rights, tagged Baltimore, crime, gift cards, guilty, jury, Maryland, mayor, media, Sheila Dixon, trial, Twitter, verdict on December 3, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been staying updated on the Sheila Dixon trial through my Twitter feed as well as tuning in to the news. After the verdict was given yesterday, I paid even more attention. What will this mean for Baltimore? Will Dixon inevitably be forced to step down as mayor? Shouldn’t she be? I sure think so. [...]
TU supports World AIDS Day
Posted in Human rights/activism, In the news, tagged activism, AIDS, support, Towson University, World AIDS Day on December 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Towson University is observing World AIDS Day today on the 3rd floor of the University Union. The Center for Student Diversity has put together several events with other organizations to last throughout the day. Here is a list from the Daily Digest of the events and times. Try to make it out and show your [...]
