Nicole

“They clung to their belief in the American ideals of equality and freedom of religion even when they heard our leaders say that men gathering around Confederate statues with hands raised in Nazi salute were “very fine people.”
― Samira Ahmed, Internment

“They stay quiet, using their silence and privilege as a shield to protect themselves.”
― Samira Ahmed, Internment

“Praying is important. But you can’t simply pray for what you want. You have to act.”
― Samira Ahmed, Internment

“But it's also a reminder that being quiet doesn't always signify weakness. Sometimes it takes great strength to find that silence. Sometimes it takes incredible strength to survive.”
― Samira Ahmed, Internment