Linda is an outspoken racial justice and civil rights activist and co-founder of the first Muslim online organizing platform, MPower Change. She trains and supports Muslim community organizers around the U.S. She is known for her work in the areas of civil rights in the context of national security, community organizing, civic engagement and immigrants’ rights advocacy. Most recently, Linda has played an important leadership role in the #blacklivesmatter movement and combatting Islamophobia.
Recent media highlights:
Huffington Post, These Are The Fierce Activists Leading The Women’s March On Washington
The New York Times, Muslim Americans Speak of Escalating Worries
The Guardian, A Muslim woman was set on fire in New York. Now just going out requires courage