Bills To Pagal Hai 2021
by Areeba Amer
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100 Years of Voting for Women
by Azra Siddiqi
While the centennial anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment is celebrated on August 18th, for South Asian American women and other WOC it’s only been 55 years! WiseUp on this topic and read the graphics below!
South Asian Allyship for the BLM Movement
by Azra Siddiqi
Check out the WiseUp TX resources for the Black Lives Matter movement. We got infographics, an action plan, and the video of our latest webinar! Civics & Chai Webinar: WiseUp and Become an Ally Resources A Guide for South Asian Allyship During the Black Lives Matter Movement Local Texas Organizations to Donate
The 2020 Census
by Azra Siddiqi
Learn about the importance of partaking in the 2020 Census! Wondering why it’s so important to complete your 2020 census? Read below and share! Wondering why it’s so important to complete your 2020 census? Read below and share!
2019 Texas Leg Wrap-up
by Areeba Amer
The 2019 Texas Legislature had many ambitious projects for the session, ranging from school finance reform to school safety to disaster response post-Hurricane Harvey.
The Law School “Trump Bump” May be Misguided
by Samar Warsi
Trump’s election has caused a surge in law school applications but given the recent advances in legal technology - more lawyers may not be the most effective way to combat Trump’s policies.
The Spirit of Ramadan
by Abbas Hasan
By opening up our mosques and homes to our Non-Muslims neighbors and community members, we can demystify our faith and remove misconceptions about Islam and Muslims.
It’s More Than Just A Cricket Match
by Abbas Hasan
On Sunday June 18th, my love for Pakistan grew exponentially. As Hassan Ali got the last man out, millions of Pakistanis around the world, myself included, jumped for joy. Somehow, Pakistan had defeated the best cricket team in the world, India. Indian fans left the stadium in droves while a sea of Pakistan flags waved energetically around the cricket ground. My mother, seated next to me, had tears in her eyes: a combination of disbelief...
The patriarchal force of politics & economics has a trickle-down effect into society, even in the subtlest ways.
The Future is Female
by Azra Siddiqi
The unknown sacrifices women make for their families is a vast sea full of love and regrets. Today is in honor of these women. The women who never had the chance to realize their dreams.