Zahra Ahmed
Features
Fashion and Faith
Brooklyn fashion designer elevates modest culture.
Features•Multimedia
Modesty in modern-day America
Muslim women explain what modesty means to them.
Features
Skin lightening treatments fading for children of South East Asian immigrants
Southeast Asian immigrants’ first-generation American children have become less color-conscious than the countries their families hail from.
Live Blog
Southeast Asia’s ugly obession with fair skin
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Live Blog
NYC Elections:de Blasio Win Could Mean Big Change for NYC Schools
Reports have been swirling around that NYC mayor-elect Bill de Blasio might appoint Randi Weingarten, union head of the American Federation of Teachers, as the city’s new schools chancellor. On Election Day, New Yorkers take their thoughts to twitter and the web.
Special Reports
NYC Marathon: Back to tradition on the Upper East Side
As a symbol of support, the Boston Marathon’s yellow line ran alongside the familiar blue line that guides runners along their trek in New York.
News•Special Reports
9/11 Anniversary: Firefighters shut out of memorial service
Limited space has allowed only victims’ families to take part in the service/
Politics•Special Reports
NYC Primary: The Muslim vote
The inability of the Muslim community find an acceptable candidate had led to indifference when it comes to politics.