Monthly Archives: September 2026

Invisible Heroes: Muslim Immigrants And Refugees In Our Community

Zeyneb Sayilgan, Ph.D. Maymuna is originally from Ghana and immigrated to the United States ten years ago. Her family had to remain behind. We first met when Maymuna knocked on my door one day. She had seen my name on … Continue reading →

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Teaching about 9/11 – A Muslim Mother’s Plea to Educators

Zeyneb Sayilgan, Ph.D. Last year on 9/11, my then 5th grade daughter returned home from school visibly distressed. I became worried. “What happened?”- I asked. She urged me to sit down and watch a video with her. Her social studies … Continue reading →

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