Written by: Kendall A. | Umm Iman(Originally Posted: June 23, 2020) About two and a half weeks ago, UmmIman.Org sent out a "Community Call to Action" for families to engage in a social justice project that was geared around: teaching children how to be advocates for change against injustice, fostering a love of and value… Continue reading Children Support the Movement
Category: anti-racism
Introducing Anti-Racism to Children While Honoring Innocence
Written by: Kendall A. | Umm Iman(Originally Posted: June 8, 2020) We are living in unique times, where the conversation around race, anti-racism, and equity are at the forefront of our minds. We are living amongst a new generation of activists--not just those who are marching in the streets, but activism through social media, as… Continue reading Introducing Anti-Racism to Children While Honoring Innocence
The Power and Importance of White Allies
Written By: Kendall A. and Lucia B.(Originally Posted: June 2, 2020) The last post focused specifically on peoples of the Black diaspora uniting and coming together under the banner of being "Black in America." The focus of this article is on the need for support from White allies in creating tangible change. Allies have a… Continue reading The Power and Importance of White Allies
Uniting the Black Diaspora
Written by: Kendall A. | Umm Iman(Originally Posted: June 2, 2020) As our country faces the murder of yet another Black male at the hands of police brutality, it not only sickens my heart, but also causes me to reflect on the need for all members of the Black diaspora to come together.In my conversations… Continue reading Uniting the Black Diaspora