Zahir Muhammad Mannan

The majority of what we learn about America is largely manipulated by white Christian patriarchy.

Making Juneteenth a federal holiday was a step in the right direction long overdue. It’s our nation’s oldest commemoration of what’s supposed to be slavery’s end in the United States 156 years ago.

How have we grown so cold and complacent to gut-wrenching atrocities bombarding our fellow siblings in humanity all around the world?

I wish Divine peace, happiness, and warmth to all my neighbors this festive season. As an Ahmadi Muslim American I strive to uphold the sanctity of all our religions and our freedom to practice them.