Hello all. Iโve created Urdu flashcards for anyone who wants to teach their kids Urdu. Iโm happy to send a FREE digital version to anyone who is interested and wants to print off. Iโve hardly found anything for my daughter so this is for anyone else struggling ๐ซถ๐ฝ
Got the chance to watch the first 2 episodes of Ms Marvel before its release and Iโm dying to watch the rest - Pakistanis, Muslims and South Asians will be SO pleasantly surprised ๐ญโฅ๏ธ first time Iโve seen meaningful representation in a
#Marvel
film ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
๐จ So excited to announce from Monday I will be starting as the Race and Diversity Editor for
@myldn
- Alhumdullilah. Such a dream role and I hope I can justly report on the issues affecting minorities - Londoners and PR companies please email me any powerful stories ๐จ
@rawatson63
@JNETTEKWAKYE
@amywaatson
And yet here he is, on the ground, on the frontline, with the people - not sitting at home safe in his privilege, knowing he is STILL not immune to racism regardless of his success.
Would love to hear from Londoners about their connection to the mithai shop Ambala, did you grow up visiting it? Is it nostalgic? Does it trigger any good memories?
After a great stint covering Race & Diversity at MyLondon, next month I will be moving on to the
@HuffPostUK
as their Parents Editor. Please share your parenthood stories!
#PRs
, I'm open to anything parent and kid related ๐๐พ would love to build a community so I can dive right in
Really donโt get why British media isnโt using Hijab pics of Sinead OโConnor when she was publicly a practicing Muslim - this is why we need Muslims in the newsroom because they just donโt understand the importance ๐คฆ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
A personal opinion piece for
@myldn
- one that affects millions of Brits from ethnic backgrounds. No matter what, we will still be seen as second-class citizens by this Government. Thanks for speaking to me
@mohammedakunjee
In light of the Brixton immigration raid this morning and countless immigration raids in the last few weeks - Here's what to do if an immigration officer comes to your door. Thanks
@JCWI_UK
for the comment.
@AntiRaids
@Deptford_AR
@SLantiraids
Most of the time racism comes out in passive aggressiveness, being left out, taken out in other forms of anger, so when itโs never โexplicitly to do with raceโ theyโll gaslight you and say you make everything about race - itโs a huge reason why people donโt report it
Also while weโre having the conversation- โPakโ means Pure, โistanโ means land, so Pak-istan means land of pure. Whereas โP*kiโdoes not mean anything other than something derogatory
So confused as to who nominated me but Iโm so grateful! Alhumdullilah - I am a finalist in the Media Achiever of the Year Category for the British Muslim Awards 2022
@OceanicConsult
#BritishMuslimAwards2022
Canโt say too much but this is the first time I feel like a teenage Muslim character hasnโt been forced to compromise aspects of their religion judging by the first two episodes, hope they carry this on through the series ๐๐ฝ
Got the chance to watch the first 2 episodes of Ms Marvel before its release and Iโm dying to watch the rest - Pakistanis, Muslims and South Asians will be SO pleasantly surprised ๐ญโฅ๏ธ first time Iโve seen meaningful representation in a
#Marvel
film ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ
"I remember the head of sixth form asked what I wanted to do as a career and I said I wanted to be a doctor, but she laughed in my face, she made me feel like I was a dirty little immigrant with delusions of grandeur"
@ahmedhankir
๐จFor those getting in touch about Race and Diveristy stories - I am now on maternity leave until next year ๐ถ๐ฝAll prayers are needed and very welcome โฅ๏ธ- feel free to send stories to the
@myldn
inbox
๐จExcited to start my new role as Content Editor with
@leicslive
- feel free to send me stories that represent the diverse community of
#Leicestershire
๐ซ
๐จ Reminder that Iโm always looking for stories to do with Race and Diversity in London for
@myldn
- this includes local heroes, inspirational people, or anything happening in your area that needs to be spoken about!
#journorequest
Dominic, who was born and raised in London, was told by the Home Office they did not believe he was British and rejected his passport application. He was left stateless and unable to work. He also missed his grandma's funeral in Grenada
@Nw5dominator
I truly love my job Alhumdullilah and I hope everyone ends up doing what they love - one message like this really shines brighter and makes more of an impact than any amount racist/hate comments โจ
Would really like to speak to Londoners from the Bangladeshi community about the 1947 partition of India - does your family have a story to share? Please get in touch for an article!
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
#bangladeshi
#1947
'They've already taken Aldgate': London's Bangladeshi community fighting to save Brick Lane from gentrification - thank you
@nijjormanush
for speaking to me
THREAD 1/4: London teenager Dilnaz is trying to get answers after her Uyghur family in East Turkestan disappeared six years ago, she has not been able to speak to them since 2015 amid the alleged genocide in Xinjiang
#UyghurGenocide
Today marks 43 years since what is now referred to as 'the Southall Riots', the demonstration which started off as a peaceful protest against the National Front and resulted in the death of anti-racist campaigner, Blair Peach, due to police violence
What an emotional morning listening to some powerful stories of
#partition
with
@itsanitarani
- tears were definitely shed hearing Amrit Kaurโs performance โฅ๏ธ for those of you who missed it you can catch the recorded version on
@BBCRadio4
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
While on maternity leave I realized how much I want my daughter to be connected to her roots as a 3rd generation British Pakistani. So, I created a book for kids like her ๐ฅนโฅ๏ธ๐ต๐ฐ
You can purchase โPakistan, Iโll Be Backโon Amazon here!
โMy colleagues are all living in cramped conditions and working so hard. I don't know how they expect people to survive. People also rely on cleaners, supermarket workers, drivers, so if all these people get 'better jobs' then who will do the work?"
HELLO - me again at the parenting desk for
@HuffPost
- would love to hear from Muslim parents letting their younger kids fast for half a day or even a whole day, because your kid is just so intrigued by Ramadan! Please get in touch for an uplifting story
#Ramadan2024
๐จ Good morning all! Make sure to tune in to BBC Radio 4โs Womenโs Hour show today at 10am - where Iโll be talking about the 1947 partition of India and itโs impact on women with
@itsanitarani
#southasianheritagemonth
#partition1947
Iโve seen dozens of testimonies accusing this sixth form of Islamophobia and I am so baffled at how in 2022 students donโt have a designated prayer space on site??
@lae_exposed
@mendcommunity
HELLO - on the parenting desk for Huffpost this morning - looking to speak with experts about how to deal with parental burnout, get in touch asap for a quick turnaround piece this morning
#journorequest
In the last few weeks I've noticed a lot more followers so I wanted to re-introduce myself, I'm the Race and Diversity Editor for MyLondon and always looking for stories from underrepresented communities, please get in touch if there is something you think I should be covering!
So disheartening to see racist, sexist and misogynistic comments on nearly every single story I write now. I know I expected it, but still, these people are literally amongst us ๐คฎ
New stills of Whatโs Love Got To Do With It written by
@Jemima_Khan
starring Sajal Aly, Lily James and Emma Thompson - canโt wait to watch this ๐ฟ๐
Morning all! It's my first day at
@HuffPost
and I'm looking for an expert for a quick comment on when the best age is to introduce peanut butter to babies and tackle developing allergies? Get in touch!
#journorequests
#parenting
#parentingexpert
'The film still remains iconic in the way it tackles racism, sexism and growing up as a South Asian kid in London. It was ahead of its time in the issues it raised and unfortunately, a lot of those issues have still not been tackled today'
@GurinderC
Find it so grotesque & offensive tbh. Either itโs incompetency from journalists or they purposely chose to do that. Regardless, this behaviour should honestly be denounced.
The amount the Edhi foundation has done for Pakistan, they are carrying our nation on their shoulders and even today theyโre one of the first responders. The Pakistani government can never repay that family. You can donate here
Hello all, Iโm looking to speak to south Asian and black people on a piece about why our mums love Princess Diana - (we know sheโs all our mumsโ best friend) would love to interview about why they feel this connection to her - RTs appreciated and DMs open x
We spoke to Sahib Singhโs mum about the viral images - โIt's about confidence, making him feel you're a Singh and you're doing this for other Singhs, we want you to stand strongโ
@SikhPA
@SCUKofficial
@sikh
#Burberry
Such powerful speeches by
@rizwanahmed
and
@Asma_KhanLDN
at The Big Iftar in the House of Commons tonight in a room full of British Muslims making a difference ๐ - also Iftar by
@Darjeelingldn
hit the spot
First day back at
@myldn
desk today - as always my inbox is open to any stories, tip offs and community initiatives in London, with a special focus on minority communities
#london
#journorequest
Considering a lot of journalists I know have anxiety issues, we really shot ourselves in the foot by choosing a career based on uncertainty, chasing emails, chasing people, endless rejection, and putting our thoughts and words out there to be judged huh
Hearing the Adhaan and praying in the Speakers House with a room full of Muslims last night was absolutely surreal ๐ thank you
@IsmailHussainOf
for your beautiful recitation and thank you
@APPGBritMuslims
for making it all happen
Great news,
#WestMidlands3
case has been dropped and their extradition to India has been stopped. The 3 British Sikhs who were born and raised in England would have likely faced the death sentence, based on false charges
My interview with Ms Marvelโs leading man Rish Shah is finally out - we talked about Bollywood, growing up in London and his favorite scene to film ๐ฆธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ โ๏ธ ๐
#Marvel
#MsMarvel
#MarvelComics
๐ข Talking on
@LBC
radio at 4pm with
@eddiemair
about racism and the P-word - in light of the recent alleged racist remarks made against cricketer
@AzeemRafiq30
Two thirds of Britons fail the test of their own country, with questions like - When did the Christian community first come to Britain? Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?๐คฆ๐พโโ๏ธ
Itโs
#IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth
- and Iโm looking to use this month to highlight unheard stories from Londonโs Muslim community- get in touch if you think I should be reporting on something or someone you know thatโs got an interesting story to share!
#journorequests
#prrequest
hello it's me again at the Parents desk for
@HuffPost
- looking for ways parents can teach and help kids celebrate Ramadan, any parents willing to speak about their household? get in touch!
So many are missing the point - even if you're only stripped of your British citizenship without notice if you commit a 'serious offence' - it still only applies to those from ethnic backgrounds coz we don't "actually" belong here, it does NOT apply to white people, hence racist
๐จ South Asian Londoners - as we're heading towards
#SouthAsianHeritageMonth
to celebrate our contributions to society and lived experiences - I would love to hear from local heroes, activists and any member of the community who has a story to share - get in touch!
#journorequest
Molly Maeโs worst comment wasnโt even about the Beyoncรฉโs 24 hours - thereโs also this part where sheโs like โAll I wanted was ยฃ1 million in my bank account and when I got that, *shrugs* I was like now I want ยฃ2 millionโ โItโs never enough for meโ ๐คฎ ew the greed
Another opinion piece by me for
@myldn
- "The British Government's decision to prevent asylum seekers from earning in no way helps people to start a new life or build a safe one, away from destitution" - thank you
@Praxis_Projects
for the insight
Had such a wholesome time yesterday speaking to powerful and independent women at
@TheCanvasCafe
- these women have brought flavours from Ethiopia, Mediterranean, South Asia and Somalia to create the most delicious meals and share their stories and culture through food ๐
Found this on Instagram - something we might not be aware of, South Asians may suffer from different symptoms of depression to their white counterparts according to
@brownpsych
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Londoners - do you have an interesting story related to race and diversity you think we should be covering at
@myldn
? If so, please email me at Unzela.Khan
@reachplc
.com
#journorequests
#prrequest
THREAD (maybe): Muslim representation on screen - you only really make it BIG if you do certain scenes that your average practicing Muslim wouldnโt do - take Riz Ahmed for example, yes heโs a British Pakistani Muslim like myself but he will never be able to represent me
"Theresa May wanted immigrants to leave the country and to make life in the UK unbearable for us. It is so difficult in terms of finding work or finding accommodation as you have to show documentation for healthcare too"
@Praxis_Projects
โFor many South Asians, mangoes are nostalgic and a connection to roots back home. My mother who grew up in Pakistan in the 1960s, 70s and 80s before moving to London often tells me about how crates of mangoes would be sent to her house in Karachiโ
And wanting to say Alhumdullilah after every point during a job interview where youโre hyping yourself upโฆ โso yeah Alhumdullilah I was able to work with xyzโ
May or may not be for personal reasons as well - but would love to speak with a parenting expert on how to get your toddler to stop hitting for a
@HuffPostUKStyle
piece! quick turnaround this morning please
#prrequest
THREAD 1/4: Itโs International Migrantsโ Day and Iโve been speaking to those who have had to flee their countries in search of safety - each one of these people have a story to tell, hopes, dreams & ambitions, may they all find success and safety, Ameen
#InternationalMigrantsDay
Everyday weโre carrying on with our lives as normal while the whole ummah is hurting this badly, weโre screaming and no one is listening. Going to work and having to put on a face when in reality we are all mourning - our kids are literally being massacred and no one is helping.
@Nw5dominator
Although he got his passport in the end and compensation for 'impact on life' - he is still fighting for further compensation as his loss of earnings claim for those two years was rejected - it's been hanging over his head for 10 years now!
"The Muslim aspect is probably the hardest but it is head to head with being a female and a Muslim. For Muslims there is no blue print for it" Loved this interview with
@AlemaZainab
๐
This Ramadan, a group of young black men are coming together to support others in a time where many struggle with religion and their own traumas. Abdi Rahim, who founded
@CoffeeAfrique
says these men should be given a space to heal through Islam and love๐
This Ramadan, Iโve partnered with
@IslamicReliefUK
to raise money for rebuilding homes in Pakistan. If you feel like you havenโt been able to do enough for our families back home in Pakistan, you can donate through the link
#journorequest
Would love to speak with a child therapist on the Health secretary's latest comments that "children need hugs not tough love" please get in touch for a huffpost piece
"Part of the appeal of coming to Brixton is the Afro-Caribbean culture but what's ironic is that if you go with the intention to gentrify and partake then it erases exactly that" - Thank you
@_JasmineRoberts
and
@save_nour
for your insight
good morning from the HuffPost Parents desk - would love to speak to a doctor/expert to debunk some pregnancy old wives tale - please get in touch for a piece this morning
#journorequests
โThe police told me my son's body had been recovered from the river. I collapsed. How did he end up in the river? Who killed him? How do I break the news to my kids? The kids I used to leave at home with the promise of bringing Ricky homeโ ๐