In Opinion | It's time to recognize American of Middle Eastern origin ✍️ Ariana Afshar
As a Muslim Iranian American who grew up in the States post-9/11, I truly wish there was more of a systemic push to uplift people who come from MENA regions. This lack of representation left me confused and embarrassed of my identity in my youth and early adulthood—even though the harmful stereotypes that were widespread in the 2000s had nothing to do with my beautiful and rich culture. The global"War on Terror" campaign wasto justify the American invasion of Afghanistan.
According to the FBI, in 2001, anti-Muslim hate crime incidents went from 28 to 481. After 9/11 they became the second highest reported among religious-bias incidentsThis lack of proper media representation is coupled with minimal recognition from the government and corporations for MENA contributions to our society. The NAAHM is a great start for acknowledging Arab Americans who reside in the U.S.
Ariana Afshar is an Iranian American political content creator and activist. She earned a degree in journalism and political science from California State University-San Luis Obispo. Afshar works with local progressive politicians/candidates to advocate for various issues.
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