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StoriesJun 27, 2019
It Takes a Village: Unlearning Islamophobia in Canada
I am a white, Christian, fourth-generation Canadian. Because of these factors alone, my life has been infinitely easier than it has been for many Canadians. I personally have never experienced racism. When I say I am from Canada, no one ever asks me where I am really from. I feel I can openly…
StoriesDec 28, 2017
Reflections of a Black African Muslim Woman Living in Vancouver on the Exploitation of African Migrants in Libya
Somali Canadian student Sahra Jama lives in Vancouver and is new to organizing demonstrations. But when she learned about the exploitation of African migrants in Libya she felt she had to act. With the support of Black Lives Matter Vancouver, she was able to mobilize around 100 supporters for a…
StoriesDec 18, 2017
Reflections of a Black African Muslim Woman Living in Quebec on the Exploitation of African Migrants in Libya
Somali Canadian Yasmine Mo is pursuing a Master’s in sociology at the Université de Montréal. Her thesis explores the social realities of Black Muslim women living in Montreal, the contributions of these women to Quebec society. The intersection of anti-Black racism, sexism and Islamophobia are at…
StoriesOct 24, 2017
Statement by the Canadian Council of Imams To The House of Commons Heritage Committee Studying Systemic Racism and Religious Discrimination
The text of the opening statement presented on October 18, 2017, by the Canadian Council of Imams before the House of Commons Heritage Committee studying systemic racism and religious discrimination.
NewsSep 22, 2017
Learn More About The Black Muslim Initiative Ottawa Gathering On October 1
On Sunday, October 1st, the Black Muslim Initiative-Ottawa will be having its first gathering . This will create a space for Black Muslims to discuss the challenges of life at the intersection of anti-Black racism and Islamophobia in Canada, as well as the strength that comes from having both the…
StoriesSep 4, 2017
Journalist Ginella Massa on Being an Outsider and Becoming a Woman of Influence
CityNews Toronto reporter Ginella Massa will be speaking at the season premiere of the Women of Influence Evening Series on Wednesday September 6 in Toronto . She will be exploring the topic of Breaking Barriers: How to Defy Expectations and Develop the Career of Your Dreams . Muslim Link…
StoriesAug 24, 2017
Challenging the Racist Within: Vancouver-based Pakistani Canadian Podcaster Confronts His Own Sense of Caste, Racial and Religious Superiority
Pakistani Canadian Abubakar Khan, who has gained national recognition in Canada’s Muslim communities for his interfaith initiative to open up a Vancouver mosque as an emergency homeless shelter last winter , runs his own podcast called The Chosen Khan.
StoriesAug 5, 2017
Outrage About the Lack of Black Muslim Nominees at Awards Gala Shows Hypocrisy Not Allyship
"I just want a young Black Muslimah to look at my art and not feel alone or die of starvation for representation." – Somali Canadian artist Riya Jama "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." – Black American writer Maya Angelou Recently, some non-Black Muslims have…
StoriesFeb 27, 2017
Black History Month: Recovering Our Personal Narrative as Black Canadian Muslims
Captain (Padre) Imam Ryan Carter is a chaplain with the Canadian Armed Forces in Ontario. Here he reflects on the significance of Black History Month to him as a Black Muslim Canadian. ****
StoriesApr 4, 2016
Was It Because of My Race That My Proposal Was Rejected?
Muslim Link received this letter from an Arab Canadian young man in Ottawa in response to the article " Ottawa Students’ Film Highlights Experiences of Racism in the Ummah ".
StoriesMar 18, 2016
Ottawa Students’ Film Highlights Experiences of Racism in the Ummah
“Racism in the Ummah”, a short film by a group of students from the University of Ottawa, received an Honourable Mention at the University of Ottawa Muslim Students’ Association (UOMSA) Film Festival in February.
StoriesFeb 21, 2016
Racism in Nordstrom’s Women’s Lounge?
University student Rowda Ismail reflects on a strange experience she and her friends had recently in Ottawa's Nordstrom.
StoriesDec 14, 2015
How to Start Combating Anti-Blackness in the Canadian Ummah
Recently, Black Muslim Canadian Spoken Word poet Key Ballah wrote a piece for Love, Inshallah about her experience in a predominantly Pakistani mosque in Toronto where she was interrupted during prayer and told that “This is an Urdu-speaking mosque” and “There is another mosque where you can go not…
StoriesFeb 26, 2015
Crafting Your Professional Identity When You Are "The Other"
Faiza Hassan , a trainee lawyer in Ottawa, reflects on the importance of professionalism for young professionals from Black and Muslim backgrounds navigating workspaces where there are still not many people who look like them. This article is based on a speech delivered by Faiza Hassan at the…
StoriesJan 12, 2014
Mandela and Islam: Racism Ends at Home
When news of Nelson Mandela passing spread, the world was shaken. From the people of South Africa who felt the direct impact of his actions, to those who benefited from his AIDS campaign; everyone was saddened. For me, Mandela's death really hit home. As a Palestinian, I looked up to Mandela. I…
NewsJan 12, 2014
Canadians and Ottawa Muslims Honour Nelson Mandela
Canada and Canadians joined the international community in mourning the death of South Africa's first elected Black President, Nelson Mandela. An Ottawa Muslim congregation listened intently at its weekly Friday prayers as his enduring quality of forgiveness was recalled from the pulpit. The…

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