Latest in: American Dream
African American and Hispanic communities have been the largest beneficiaries ...Read More
-
Pakistani-American scholar Dr. Agha Saeed, who devoted his life to amplifying the political voice of the American Muslim community,...February 20, 2021
-
In 2010, we wrote a blog titled Interdependence Day: Celebrating the “Us” in USA calling for establishing Interdependence Day...July 4, 2020
-
What reflecting on Christmas celebrations as an immigrant parent taught me
Christmas is here and everyone has a lively way to celebrate this holiday, which comes with hustle and bustle on the malls, gifts and lit up houses, prayers, parties and Santa Claus. Amidst all this excitement,...December 25, 2019 1129 0 -
With motivation to succeed, immigrants continue to make American Dream a reality
The United States prides itself on being a nation of immigrants, and the nation has a long history of attracting and successfully absorbing people from across the globe, and a new study finds that immigrants have...November 2, 2019 943 1 -
Finding voices of harmony amidst conlficting narratives
A few years ago, when American University Professor Dr. Akbar Ahmed and Smithsonian Director Manjula Kumar picked me for the role of a Sufi Sheikh in the famous play Noor, I savored the experience as a...August 3, 2019 1840 0 -
Let’s make America a nation of integrated neighborhoods
Over the years, I have lived among many people and diverse communities, and now, I have chosen to live in an all-black community. It is a new experience, and I am cherishing it. Knowing each other...April 26, 2019 1445 0 -
Majority of Americans sees immigrants as a strength than a burden
The 2017 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference & Facebook F8 2017, at the San Jose Convention Center. Image Credit: Minh Nguyen While President Donald Trump’s high-pitched positions continue to cast immigration as a contentious issue, a substantial...April 19, 2019 1010 0 -
American Muslims find political voice as U.S. electorate embraces diversity, inclusion
American Muslims are just one percent of the U.S. population, but they make up 10 percent of the medical practitioners. One of the greatest medical minds in recent history was late Dr. Ayub Ommaya, an illustrious...November 14, 2018 901 0 -
State of the Union: Where do Americans stand on critical issues?
As President Donald Trump addresses the nation a year after moving to the White House, Americans have mixed views on several issues from economy to taxes, democracy to foreign policy and health care to immigration. According...January 30, 2018 1036 0
