Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
Abstract
Being Black and Muslim on college or university campuses poses both challenges and opportunities. It’s one thing to be Black and Muslim on a campus such as Howard University or any of the other Historically Black College or Universities (HBCU) where everything associated with being Black is acknowledged, welcomed, celebrated, and embraced. However, it’s too often a totally different experience being Black and Muslim on the campus of a predominantly white institution (PWI). Black Muslims at PWIs often experience microaggressions and oppression by other Muslim students, faculty, and staff. This paper offers researched strategies for chaplains and other academic professionals at predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) that can be a guide to help Black Muslim students find and assert their religious identity, feel comfortable as a welcomed member of Muslim organizations, events, and activities, and encourage their participation and leadership in the Muslim Students Association, all while helping them strengthen and affirm their faith.

بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
Abstract
Being Black and Muslim on college or university campuses poses both challenges and opportunities. It’s one thing to be Black and Muslim on a campus such as Howard University or any of the other Historically Black College or Universities (HBCU) where everything associated with being Black is acknowledged, welcomed, celebrated, and embraced. However, it’s too often a totally different experience being Black and Muslim on the campus of a predominantly white institution (PWI). Black Muslims at PWIs often experience microaggressions and oppression by other Muslim students, faculty, and staff. This paper offers researched strategies for chaplains and other academic professionals at predominantly White Institutions (PWIs) that can be a guide to help Black Muslim students find and assert their religious identity, feel comfortable as a welcomed member of Muslim organizations, events, and activities, and encourage their participation and leadership in the Muslim Students Association, all while helping them strengthen and affirm their faith.

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Ainan Ahmed

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