As media callouts invariably commence, I’m reminded yet again how my appearances have almost always been reactive, following hostile developments locally and abroad. This is frustrating on so many levels. When communities are continually under siege to explain, condemn and disassociate themselves from atrocities they have no link to, there’s a tendency to view them only within that paradigm; reactive. In fact we are a diverse, accomplished, strong and capable entity who continue to thrive despite setbacks, structural barriers and systemic privilege of the mainstream; we’re proactive.
Make no mistake, Islamaphobic backlash is a lived reality, especially for identifiable Muslim women. Responsible media and leadership can fuel or extinguish the hate. Let’s see…
Praying this siege is resolved peacefully and sanity maintained in its aftermath. #theproject #dontbelievethehype #exceedit #truthovermedia #sydneysiege
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