Stories by Tanzila Ahmed

Tanzila "Taz" Ahmed is the founder for South Asian American Voting Youth, a national non-profit organization that politically empowers South Asian American young people. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Policy at UCLA. To get involved, contact her.subscribe to Tanzila Ahmed's rss feed

Desi Power Online

Posted on Mar 6, 2006, Source: WireTap

There are 2 million South Asians in America today. They read, date, party and, increasingly, organize for political change online.

100% Indian Hair

Posted on Feb 8, 2006, Source: Pop and Politics

How can women consciously get human hair weaved into their own without knowing where the hair came from?

Made in Bangladesh, For Better or Worse

Posted on Jan 19, 2006, Source: Pop and Politics

My relatives own clothing factories in Bangladesh, yet I would rather spend my money at American Apparel than support the Wal-Mart business model.

Don’t Call Us Apathetic

Posted on Jan 9, 2006, Source: WireTap

Contrary to popular belief, young people are more politically engaged than ever.

Personal Voices: Canvassing in Florida

Posted on Oct 12, 2004, Source: Pop and Politics

"In a fit of frustrated spontaneity I moved out of boring blue California, and down to the THE swing city in THE swing state."

Fighting for a Voice

Posted on May 10, 2004, Source: WireTap

One woman's struggle to organize South Asian American youth to vote and get their voice heard.
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