Equality for All

In unit 2, Herstory, we learned about the issues of gender, race, and class that plague our society. We looked at how the feminist movement of the 1970s helped change and shape the fight for equality. For our action project we had to look at society one hundred years into the future and create a time capsule. The capsule is suppose to contain a multitude of documents that show a possible event of equality. I struggled coming up with the toy that related to my topic without being offensive. However, I enjoyed thinking about what the future could possibly look like and the events that might happen. Please enjoy my time capsule below.

Chicago Tribune February 21, 2117

America Regains Its Freedom

Today marks the day where America finally pushes aside its differences. There is over one hundred years of distrust and hate due to the fear of terrorism looking like someone of Muslim heritage, Muslims have been viewed as civilizations threat and menace. The most current name for this is Islamophobia, but this has only been since 2001, before it there was orientalism where, through cultural and historical lenses, the United States perceived the east, especially the Middle East. However, despite the prejudice, President Omar Mustafa has become the first Muslim to be sworn into office in the United States. He was also the first president to not swear under god.
Born in Chicago, Illinois President Mustafa was raised by his grandparents who, according to him, are the reason he decided to become a politician. They went through many hardships, but had always supported his dreams and encouraged him to make a change. Now, forty-seven years later, he is making many reforms to this country. New laws that benefit everyone in the United States no matter your race, gender, or class. The number of people in poverty is at a record low with more people being able to get well paying, stable jobs. The large gap between the poor and rich has closed significantly; the middle class is now the largest group. His campaign slogan of “A New America”, where he promised equality and the abolishment of discrimination, has shown true.

Many had been afraid that, due to President Mustafa being a highly religious Muslim, church and state would be combined. When confronted about this all he had to say was, “I am the same as any president that was before me. Just because I am Muslim instead of Christian will not change how this country is run. The only factor of the way I will hold my presidency is that of equality for all American Citizens.”

With so many changes already happening we can only hope this trend will continue across his four year term.

Dear Editor,

Voting for President Mustafa was one of the best decisions I have ever made. It is great to finally have someone in office that wasn’t of Christian or Catholic faith. As a person who is Muslim I never thought I would live to see the day where I wasn’t looked at with fear or being assumed to be a terrorist. People might accuse me of voting for him because he is a Muslim. Despite this being one of the factors, it is not the only one. President Mustafa is highly qualified. He was the Mayor of Chicago, Governor of Illinois, and a senator. Not to mention he speaks three languages and has a degree in both political science and law. Even if he had been a different race, I would have still voted for him because I believe in him and his policies. After taking oath, President Mustafa has changed so much for people of all races. Trying to have people accept one another with different programs, activities, and toys. He especially focuses on the children because they are the future and if we can teach them to not be racist America will be better for it. President Mustafa is a role model for the races that have faced prejudice. His presidency proves that no matter where you come from or what the color of your skin is, you can do anything you put your mind to.

Thank you for publishing my letter,

Aaleyah Yasin


Dear Editor,

The United States is going downhill fast. How could we allow a Muslim to President? He will drive this country into the ground. Mustafa needs to go back from where he came from before he lets more terrorists into America. His people beat and rape their women! this cannot happen here America is for the free. For him to not pledge to God is a sign of the horrors to come. It is one nation under God, not Allah!

Sincerely,

David Smith

This doll has a button that changes skin tone and comes with traditional garments from multiple countries around the world. It will teach children acceptance of others and their heritage. The goal is to eventually eradicate discrimination of others based off of what they look like or where they come from.