'Journalism is my activism. Contrary to recent narratives, journalism is not incompatible with the quest for justice. In fact, storytelling serves as a platform for it' I am a proud first generation Egyptian-American Muslim woman. I am also a proud journalist. I will not let anyone invalidate my lived experience, my pain and everything I have fought for and will continue to fight for. For BIPOC journalists, existing in this field is an act of resistance in itself. We have changed this industry

"Especially for Egyptians, our race is something that is often debated. For me, there is no black or white, just the ambiguity of being brown."