Before I introduce myself, I’d like to thank Feministe for giving me the opportunity to blog here.
My name is Fatemeh Fakhraie, and I’m the founder and editor-in-chief of Muslimah Media Watch, which analyzes and critiques images of Muslim women that appear in the media. I also write for Racialicious. Both of these sites have very intelligent, dedicated women writing for them, and I highly suggest you check them out.
Bio: I’m a twentysomething biracial Muslim woman who was born in Utah and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. I identify as an Islamic feminist, which for me means that I don’t see any contradictions between the idea of total equality among genders, sexualities, races, socioeconomic classes, etc., and Islam. I’m interested in racial activism, dispelling myths about Muslims and feminism to both groups, and complaining.
Fun fact: I don’t own a microwave. Not because I’m against them; I just never got around to buying one. I don’t really want one, but I occasionally reconsider when I crave popcorn.
Via Married to the Sea.
Welcome!
Stove popped popcorn is better anyhow.
Thanks!
Really? I’ve never even TRIED stove-popped. Never even occurred to me to undertake such an endeavor!
Everyone, I ADORE this woman. She is the bestest. Hear that? You are the bestest, Fatemeh. :D
Welcome!
I didn’t have a microwave for a long time because mine broke and I didn’t buy a new one. I learned how to actually cook (hadn’t known how to cook more than a few dishes before). It was really fun!
Oh yay! I discovered Muslimah Media Watch via Racialicious and I really love it. I look forward to your posts here as well.
I don’t have a microwave either, and for a similar reason — I have simply just never gotten around to buying one.
No microwave? But, but . . . how would one reheat leftover pizza???
Welcome!
I was just going to suggest stove-popped too! It’s so delicious and hard to go back to microwave popcorn once you’ve had some stove-popped.
Natalia, thanks. Hearts right back at you!
How to reheat pizza? Simple. In the oven. That way, it’s crunchy. I hate soggy pizza.
I <3 Muslimah Media Watch! Welcome to Feministe, Fatemeh. You are a great addition.
I’m excited you’ll be blogging here! I always enjoy your stuff!
Might I also suggest an air popper? It is really delicious, very little waste and you can add however much butter or whatever as you like!
Welcome!
i dont have a micro either.
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