By: Sahra Mohamed Advocating for yourself in a medical setting has become a form of protection. Whether it’s a routine checkup or a specialist consultation, patients must take an active role in their care to ensure they’re seen, heard, and treated appropriately. For people of color, especially Black, Indigenous, and Latino patients, self-advocacy can be …
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By: Sahra Mohamed Los Angeles is experiencing a rise in protests against has the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, bringing nationwide attention to concerns over current immigration enforcement policies. These demonstrations are shedding light on many challenges, including ICE’s expanded use of private contractors, reports of unlawful deportations, and the ongoing humanitarian fallout …
By: Sahra Mohamed Nepotism in the entertainment industry is sometimes disguised as stories of hard work, but the reality tells a different story. The privileged access that children of celebrities and industry insiders get, cannot be ignored. Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Honey Threapleton, is actually using her dad’s last name but has chosen not to …
For decades, Hollywood sidelined Black voices, and restricted their storytelling. Recently, a generation of Black filmmakers hasn't just joined the mainstream, they’ve changed it. Directors like Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Barry Jenkins, Ava DuVernay, and the incomparable Spike Lee are pushing cinema beyond entertainment, reflecting the realities of race, identity, and power in America. Their …
By: Sahra Mohamed For millions of people across North America, living with allergies is a relentless battle against daily threats. For those who have experienced anaphylactic shock, the traumatic aftermath isn't just physical, it’s psychological too. Simple pleasures like dining out, attending social gatherings or even walking past a food truck, all carry calculated risks …
By: Sahra Mohamed This year’s Met Gala theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, isn’t just another red carpet event, it’s a historical and cultural exploration of centuries of Black excellence, resistance, and reinvention through fashion. The exhibit is inspired by Dr. Monica L. Miller and her book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of …
By: Sahra Mohamed In the United States, Black women continue to face the highest risk of dying from pregnancy-related causes. Despite recent declines in the national maternal mortality rate, Black women are still dying at an alarming rate. In fact, their mortality rate was the only one that didn’t decline, according to the Centers for …
By: Sahra Mohamed President Donald Trump has escalated global trade tensions with a sweeping set of tariffs. As reported by BBC News, a baseline 10% tariff on all imports to the United States took effect on April 5, impacting goods from countries such as the United Kingdom, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. On April …
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