How Muslims Shaped the Americas Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Poet and musician Melania Luisa

Poet and musician Melania Luisa Marte opens PLAINTAINS AND OUR BECOMING by pointing out that  Afro-Latina is not a word recognized by the dictionary

First prize

Danielle Arcenaux’s riveting debut brings forth an unforgettable character that will charm and delight crime fans everywhere and leave them hungry for her next adventure

She feels odd and out of place until a stroll down the street hits her with echoes from home: vibrant graffiti splashed against the wall

and a certain kind of magic irreverence

How Muslims Shaped the Americas Workplace Harassment & Discrimination Poet and musician Melania LuisaJournalist Omar Mouallem uncovers the surprising history of Muslim communities thriving in the west, challenging assumptions about belonging and identity, in this beautifully written, award winning book. Omar Mouallem grew up in a Muslim household, but always questioned the role of Islam in his life. As an adult, he used his voice to criticize what he saw as the harms of organized religion. But none of that changed the way others saw him. Now, as a