Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Mariyum was part of Central Desi's inaugural Journalism Fellowship cohort in 2023-24. She is currently an Assignment Editor at MSNOW (formerly known as MSNBC). Her work has appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer, WHYY, and The Trentonian.

Apr 5, 2024

Tackling the taboo of menstruation

Desi women are addressing the stigma around periods.

Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Mar 5, 2024

Personal essay: I am my mother's wildest dreams

My mom was a baby raising a baby. Her sacrifices shaped me.

Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Jan 26, 2024

Desis cope with silent stigma around mental health

It can be hard to seek help or even pursue careers in therapy.

Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Dec 22, 2023

Why Desis still vote for the GOP

With some Democrats disillusioned with Biden, NJ's South Asian vote may be up for grabs in 2024.

Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Mariyum Raina Rizwan

Tackling the taboo of menstruation

Personal essay: I am my mother's wildest dreams

Desis cope with silent stigma around mental health

Why Desis still vote for the GOP

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