The ongoing war between Israel and the militant group Hamas has continued to fuel the fire of Islamophobia in the United States. The language and rhetoric is similar to that which was used after 9/11 and the Gulf War.
Tag: language
I can speak another language, an unpopular one
Being a first-generation American comes with its own multitude of problems, but one often overlooked is trying to stay connected to your culture in a country where you’re the minority.
Embracing my Mexican roots after years of neglecting them
Growing up mixed race but identifying as predominantly white made me realize that I buried my other half. This burial caused feelings of guilt and not being able to fit in.