Noor shares their experience as an immigrant in Canada and the microaggressions and racism they experienced at school. They talk about their Muslim, non-binary, queer identity and how intersectionality is important. They note how a small, good deed each day can make a difference and how it is important to “keep learning.”
“Hello! I’m Noor, my pronouns are They/Them, and I am a university student majoring in global development studies who is passionate about social justice, direct action, and doing whatever little things we can do to make the lives of others and ourselves better. I enjoy spending my time writing, reading, and spending time with others. Learning about others' lived experiences and how that informs who they are today is one of the greatest privileges I have been given through my education. I hope to learn from others and pass on whatever little I know and have to help create conversations. What guides me every day is the simple wisdom I picked up from the manga series, Kimi ni Todoke, which is to do one single good deed every day. Small actions are what will lead to long-term sustainable change and growth.”
