Modest Me

Breaking the stereotype:

Modest Me is a public speaking event being held to break the stereotype and misconception the media places on a woman who dresses a certain way due to personal and religious beliefs. The event will be held on Friday March 13th from 6 - 8pm on campus in Bowman Hall room 133. Come help us celebrate Women's History Month by supporting a women's empowerment event!

MEET THE SPEAKERS:

Fatina Abdrabboh

has a distinguished track record of engaging public and private sectors in innovative projects that focus on empowering marginalized, underserved, and minority communities. She has published extensively in national press and is a specialist in policy, ethics, and legal advocacy. Ms. Abdrabboh is also the first attorney, and female, to serve as Executive Director of the Arab – American Anti – Discrimination Committee (ADC) in Michigan, the largest civil rights group representing Arab – Americans in the U.S.

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Nadia Azmy

Also known as Winnie Détwa is an Egyptian-American (v/b)logger based out of Michigan, musing on the grandeurs of a charmed life. She draws inspiration from her cross-cultural upbringing, avant-garde style, and desires for enhanced living. A young Arab woman, Nadia Azmy is lauded as an emerging voice, lending her imaginative vision and whimsical expression to the scene both at home and abroad.

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Jinan Shbat

is a Palestinian American who has used writing as a tool to express herself. Growing up with two cultures, it was always hard to balance being Arab and American, as well as a Muslim. Through her writing, she was allowed to create a safe space for expression and dialogue. Over the years, she has written for local newspapers, online magazines, and currently hosts her own blog. The subject she writes about may be considered taboo for some but Jinan feels that these topics need to be discussed no matter how much people shy away from them. She currently lives in Youngstown, Ohio where she works as the Fundraising Event Coordinator for the Syrian American Medical Society.