Yasmin Bashirova’s Blog
How to Confront Racism Effectively
The rise of videos showing police brutality and racial injustices over the years has led people across the country to confront the issue of systemic racism. Not only does racism affect those born within the United States, but it also has large effects on the lives of...
Supporting Immigrants Who Are Single Mothers
Many people who come to the US share a common story of hope. However, moving to the country can be a stressful and traumatic experience. It can involve dealing with various issues such as poverty and separation from loved ones. Some people can legally come to the US...
The Challenges That Immigrants Face in America
Hundreds of thousands of people each year leave their homes and travel to other countries to escape persecution, war, and hunger. Many of these individuals are refugees. However, they face many obstacles when they finally arrive in a new country. Language Barriers The...
Celebrating Ukraine’s Culture
With all of the devastating circumstances that Ukraine has gone through in the past year, many of us have found ourselves reflecting on the beauty of Ukrainian culture and the traditions that shape this country. In Ukraine, certain practices and customs are considered...
Beginning Your Work in Activism
One of the first rules of activism is to use your talents. If you are a writer, then you should write. If you are a cartoonist, then you should utilize that talent to bring awareness to issues that are important to you. If you are a physician, then you should offer...
When Theater Becomes a Tool for Social Justice
Individuals have been enjoying theater since the very beginning of time. It is a form of entertainment that can take us to places we have never been before, and it can also present us with big questions. The contemporary theater is additionally about social justice...
Immigration Activists to Follow
Over the past several years, there have been many changes to the immigration system. However, the following experts and influencers have been working to make sense of the changes and find solutions that will benefit everyone. They are committed to making sure that the...
Standing in Solidarity With Indigenous Peoples
For Indigenous peoples, Thanksgiving is a time of remembering the genocide and colonization that occurred against their ancestors. On the fourth Thursday of November, many Native peoples observe a national day of mourning. Non-Indigenous individuals are also expected...
How American Schooling Can Support Immigrants
According to the Pew Research Center, by 2050, more than one-third of the country's schoolchildren will be either immigrants or the children of immigrants. This means that schools will need to rethink their approach to addressing racial and cultural issues. They...
The Effect of War on People’s Mental Health
From thousands of miles away, you may have witnessed the conflict in Ukraine through a screen. The images of destruction and the people who are trapped in shelters are disturbing and tragic. The conflict in Ukraine has been referred to as a social media war, and it...