Linda Sarsour is a Muslim American, community organizer, and mother of three. The Palestinian activist (and co-chair of the Women’s March) shatters stereotypes about what it means to be a Muslim woman in America. Born and raised in Brooklyn, she was inspired to become a civil rights activist after 9/11. In an interview with Quartz, Sarsour talked speaking truth to power, no matter the consequence; and remaining unapologetically herself in the face of extreme hate and criticism.
Growing up as a NYC public school student in Brooklyn, Linda Sarsour often had to choose between going to school and celebrating her faith. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
How many identities can you juggle at once? A native New Yorker, Linda Sarsour is a Muslim peace activist who refuses to be confined to foolish dichotomies. She calls herself “every Islamaphobe’s worst nightmare,” and, yes, she’s also a feminist. Linda is the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York. Find out more at www.arabamericanny.org
How many identities can you juggle at once? A native New Yorker, Linda Sarsour is a Muslim peace activist who refuses to be confined to foolish dichotomies. She calls herself “every Islamaphobe’s worst nightmare,” and, yes, she’s also a feminist. Linda is the executive director of the Arab American Association of New York. Find out more at www.arabamericanny.org
'People didn't choose to die.' — Watch Linda Sarsour's op-ed on how the media's coverage of Palestine got it wrong.
Linda Sarsour is the former Executive Director of the Arab American Association of New York and co-organizer of the Women's March. In this video profile of her from our #ActivistNY exhibition she discusses her successes, such as getting Mayor DeBlasio to incorporate Muslim holidays as part of the NYC public school calendar and the intersectionality of her activism.
Join us for a behind-the-scenes student interview with civil rights activist Linda Sarsour, who organized the Jan. 21 Women’s March on Washington.
Dylan sits down with Women's March organizer, activist, and all around badass Linda Sarsour to shut down some bullsh*t.
Linda Sarsour of the Arab American Association of New York, talks about Donald Trump's attacks against the Khan family and the reaction from the Muslim community.
Linda Sarsour is a co-chair of the Women's March on Washington. But before, she managed to win recognition of Muslim holidays from New York City public schools.
Linda discusses activism as a Muslim woman fighting for racial justice, the challenges and opportunities. She keeps it Brooklyn!