Muslim American Teenager Uses Slam Poetry to Elevate Muslim Community | NowThis

If people don't see representation in the spaces they would like to go in, they need to create that for themselves.' — This teen spoken word poet is elevating the Muslim community and telling the stories of women through her art.
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[NOTE: This video was originally published in June 2019.]

In a world where the teen isn't 'American' or 'Afghany' enough, this Muslim spoken word poet found solace with a pen and microphone. Meet Marjan Naderi, a Muslim American teenager creating her own space in the spoken word space and elevating the stories of her community.

Marjan started competing in slam poetry competitions at age 15. Now at 17, she's won multiple competitions and titles. Often, she finds herself being the only hijabi poet, sometimes the only Muslim American competitor at all.

Marjan uses her art and platform to talk about vulnerable topics including sexual assault and racism in America.

Get to know the power of Marjan's words and heart in this all new episode of NowThis' HER STORIES.

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