Race. No matter who you are, you’re exposed to it just about every day. Whether it’s a controversial police shooting or Donald Trump’s latest speech, it’s a topic most have an opinion on (which few like to share). So let’s talk: what is this race thing and why are we talking about it? So […]
Month: September 2016
Can Technology Save Rural America?
What might the rural town of the future look like? I recently took a short vacation in the Catskill Mountains, in upstate New York, and thought a lot about this question. I was especially struck by the incredible potential for growth many of the towns there have. They are quaint, with affordable housing, and surrounded […]
NYC: It’s a Jungle Out Here (Literally!)
Welcome to my blog, ‘Hidden NYC.’ Now, you’re probably asking yourself, what’s so hidden about New York City? After all, haven’t you seen it all? Getting to Times Square and Central Park are cakewalks for you, Google Maps is your BFF, and foreigners consider you a legendary direction guru. What if I told you that you […]
An Immigrant Experience
Hello All! I am Ammirah Lune and I will be writing about what life is like as a Muslim American in present-day United States. I will also discuss Islamic culture and traditions in hopes that my posts will help defeat stereotypes and misinformation both about Islam and what it means to be a Muslim & American. In […]