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The FYI’s 9/11 Resources Guide
Every year on 9/11, classrooms and workplaces across the nation have moments of silence and discussions commemorating its impact on our nation. Navigating these conversations can be uncomfortable for Muslim Americans. We’re here to support you through the process. The
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Take a moment and imagine the happiest person you know. Got him or her in mind? Now think about how you would describe that person’s personality. Did adjectives like outgoing, energetic, or bubbly come to mind? It’s very likely that
A Quick Guide for Setting Better Goals in 2022

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9/11 Anniversary Response Guide For Parents
<style=”montserrat;”>Article written by Madiha Tahseen, Ph.D. Acknowledgments: Mariam Rasheed, MSW; Fatyma Karamoko, B.A. Special thanks to Amina Barhumi for her review of the toolkit. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of September 11th. The world mourned the loss of life