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.
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.
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?
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.
Posted on Jan 9, 2006, Source: WireTap
Contrary to popular belief, young people are more politically engaged than ever.
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."
Posted on May 10, 2004, Source: WireTap
One woman's struggle to organize South Asian American youth to vote and get their voice heard.
