This awesome social media movement started by Muslim women, #CanYouHearUsNow, has an inspiring message
ICYMI: Ghazala Khan and her husband, Khizr, took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to give a powerful speech about the ultimate sacrifice of their son, fallen U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan. They addressed their moving message directly to Donald Trump. After so many people were moved by the family, Trump responded to the family by (among other things) choosing to critique Ghazala.
During an interview with George Stephanopoulos, he said, “You look at his wife, she was standing there. She doesn’t have anything to say. She probably maybe wasn’t allowed to have anything to say, you tell me.” He had addressed this family in a similar manner before with the New York Times, saying, “I’d like to hear his wife say something.”
And even though Ghazala has come to her own defense with a beautifully written Op-Ed piece, this incident inspired an entire movement. The Council on American-Islamic Relations launched a social media campaign with the hashtag “#CanYouHearMeNow” to show how many strong, Islamic women around who are living and working examples of being heard and making a difference.
The movement has absolutely taken off.
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I train young peace activists on effective advocacy using storytelling, media & social media #CanYouHearUsNow pic.twitter.com/6e7GWq3vG6
— rabia O'chaudry (@rabiasquared) August 1, 2016
I've spoken at the Pentagon, the State Department, at 10 Downing Street, at NORAD – where has Trump been speaking? #CanYouHearUsNow
— Dr. Ingrid Mattson (@IngridMattson) August 1, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump This is a list of Muslim #Nobel laureates. 3 of them are women. What did you do? #CanYouHearUsNow https://t.co/FhHqcaGNzG
— Rim-Sarah Alouane (@RimSarah) August 1, 2016
Muslim women everywhere are sharing their own stories of powerful change that they’ve been an advocate for, shattering the stereotype that Trump seems to have in mind.
Muslim women "not allowed to speak?" I gave a @TEDTalks and got a standing ovation. #CanYouHearUsNow https://t.co/iggExDBXzD
— Dalia Mogahed (@DMogahed) August 1, 2016
#CanYouHearUsNow As a politics professor I lecture to many silent men, because I'm the expert in the room. @DMogahed pic.twitter.com/hdALjyVXj8
— Dr. Dalia Fahmy (@DaliaFFahmy) August 1, 2016
I've been getting out immigrant, POC, limited English proficient citizens to vote for past 15 yrs. #CanYouHearUsNow? pic.twitter.com/4EPKn7Td7M
— Taz (@TazzyStar) August 1, 2016
I'm a female Muslim lawyer.4 generations of women writers,doctors,lawyers in familyDon't dare say Muslim women don't speak!#CanYouHearUsNow
— Sumbal Naqi (@ssnaqi) August 1, 2016
All these women are incredibly inspiring on their own. But seeing them band together and create awareness for their own awesomeness is truly admirable.
Muslim women are fierce and selfless leaders who know their worth & certainly don't need Trump's or anyone else's approval. #CanYouHearUsNow
— Rowaida Abdelaziz (@Rowaida_Abdel) August 1, 2016
My name is Tamara Gray. My ancestors came over w the Mayflower. #CanYouHearUsNow @realDonaldTrump
— Dr. Tamara Gray (@tamaralgray) August 1, 2016
And when we speak, we don't copy other lady's speach..#Trump
#CanYouHearUsNow— Everyday Arabic (@everyday_arabic) August 1, 2016
I am a single mother who finished her PhD and am now an education researcher @Harvard. Didn't get here by staying quiet! #CanYouHearUsNow
— dr. mariam durrani (@mariamdurrani) August 1, 2016
.@realDonaldTrump: Proudly speaking @Kennedy_School @harvard about my work with @UN & #SocialGood #CanYouHearUsNow ? pic.twitter.com/cDQtIUY8B4
— Hazami Barmada (@HazamiBarmada) August 1, 2016
This response has been as amazing as the women involved and we say keep it up!
Giving interview on American television speaking in defense of civil rights and #democracy #CanYouHearUsNow pic.twitter.com/csSFhPIVeH
— Sahar Aziz (@saharazizlaw) August 3, 2016
Hey @realDonaldTrump We stand with our Muslim sister who have a voice #CanYouHearUsNow pic.twitter.com/Ja24kov11W
— (ria)🧜🏽♀️ (@veezynoemie) August 3, 2016
Muslim "girl from New Jersey" is ready to make #Olympic history! https://t.co/UVRrKGYrrV #CanYouHearUsNow
— F A R R A H F A Z A L (@FarrahFazal) August 3, 2016
