About Ihssan Tahir

Ihssan Tahir is a thirtysomething self-proclaimed “SistaQueen” from Chicago. Raised by an Afrikan American mother and Kurdish stepfather, she has a broad perspective of the e world. Ihssan has globe trotted from Switzerland to Bangladesh. Her most recent trip involved reuniting with long lost family for the first time in Northern Sudan. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and practicing the violin.

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My #MeToo Moment Happened During Umrah

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10 Things I've learnt from my convert momma

Thirty three years ago my mother took a leap of faith, both... read more

Don't ask, don't tell...?

If you ask me there are some things better left unsaid. Over... read more

Black+Muslim+Woman+Trump

It has been interesting experiencing the election and post election reactions in... read more

Garbage lady

The first time it happened I was walking down the driveway on... read more

Rat Tail Comb

I sat in between her knees Indian style. I could feel my... read more

Being 30 & Twinkies

Thirty seems to be the magical number for a lot of people.... read more

Room #8

The only reason I remembered him was because of his name. The... read more

Words

Titled: Words As he talks, I listen to his every word. Words.... read more

Lessons on love

I saw them walk around the edge of the water holding hands.... read more

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