Your Memes Aren’t Funny: An American Muslim’s Response to Christchurch

I don’t remember when my name became an invitation to compare me to a puppet terrorist, but perhaps that’s because it still feels like yesterday.

2017 Official Redefy Reflection

2017 was Redefy’s fourth year in existence and the first year during which we went through a massive restructuring. 

A Statement on the State of Affairs

A Call to Action

This is a time when our generation, the next generation, must use our voices to decide what we want our future to look like.

Interview: Dr. Amaney Jamal

Dr. Amaney Jamal is the Edward S. Sanford Professor of Politics and the Director Mamdouha S. Bobst Center for Peace and Justice at Princeton University. Her work to advance justice in the American-Muslim community has been profound.

Princeton Prize Reflection: Finding My Inner Dolphin

It’s not trivial to navigate the suffocating, murky, and infinite water of activism, but it is moments like the Princeton Prize Symposium that make you realize it is indeed possible.

Statement on Princeton “Alcoholocaust” Incident

The screenshot of the Snapchat story above has ignited international outrage after Jamaica Ponder posted it through a blog post on Wednesday night.

Interview: Dr. Omid Safi

On Wednesday, September 9th, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Professor Omid Safi. Dr. Omid Safi is a Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke University.

2015: Personal Reflection - Complacency is Inflammatory

I sit here now though, 25 days into 2016, realizing that introspection is necessary for progress. I write this now, realizing that progress is necessary.

2015: Official Reflection

2015 was redefy’s second full year in existence. Our mission for 2015 was to reduce racial prejudice and hate within our community — and beyond.

Interview: Mark Tatum

#TheGenerationOfNow

Redefy could not be more proud to announce #TheGenerationOfNow

Princeton Sun Partnership: Redefy Reaches Out

Redefy could not be more thrilled to announce our partnership with the Princeton Sun!

Restructuring Redefy

Redefy was founded in September of 2013, and we have grown immensely since then. 

The Sparks of My Broken Heart

A year ago yesterday - on August 9, 2014, Michael Brown was shot, and murdered by policeman Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri.

The President's Table

On June 22nd, I had the opportunity to attend the White House Iftar, to sit at the President’s table, to meet remarkable American-Muslim leaders, to be included in the President’s remarks, and to change my life forever.

#DareToUnderstand Reflection

I am honored to announce that redefy has raised $1,565 dollars for the Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia’s #DareToUnderstand campaign. 

Todd Mack Event

A group of over 25 people had the opportunity to hear from Todd Mack about his music, experience with losing his friend Daniel Pearl, and his organization.

#PrincetonAgainstRacism Reflection

I did a photo campaign about a month ago in recognition of Everyone Matters Day and asked people to finish the phrase “I am…” with the purpose of celebrating diversity and embracing individuality. 

#PrincetonAgainstRacism

Redefy is proud to present the #PrincetonAgainstRacism campaign along with Princeton CHOOSE and Princeton Not in Our Town.

#EveryoneMatters: A Societal Commentary

My utopia can be boiled down to the idea that everyone matters and is universally accepted.

Announcing the Clean Air Campaign

Redefy is excited to announce our first initiative as a part of our 2015 mission: The Clean Air Campaign! 

2014: Personal Reflection- the Lack of Why

A question I get a lot is: why? Why did you decide to create this organization to defy stereotypes and embrace acceptance in the summer after 8th grade? 

2014: Official Reflection

2014 was redefy’s first full year in existence. Our mission for 2014 was to reduce ignorances and promote education and integration for those with special needs or disabilities.

redefy begins!

Starting Redefy

Fighting Ignorance as a Muslim Teen

Stereotypes are something that I have sadly dealt with all my life. I think I face them so often because I refuse to conform to the societal definitions or stereotypes of what a certain type of person should be.