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Sofia Ahmed

Sophia was part of Central Desi's inaugural Journalism Fellowship cohort in 2023-24. She is a journalist reporting on immigration and politics with three years of experience in fact-checking, research and podcasting.

Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

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Dec 23, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s momentum crosses the Hudson

NJ local politics reflect the incoming New York City mayor's focus on affordability.

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Yashica Dutt on 'Coming Out as Dalit' in America

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May 31, 2024

Yashica Dutt on 'Coming Out as Dalit' in America

'Caste is not that visible here, but that doesn't mean it goes away.'

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
NJ Muslims prepare for Eid feeling 'grief, anger and gratitude'

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Apr 9, 2024

NJ Muslims prepare for Eid feeling 'grief, anger and gratitude'

Ramadan has felt unique because of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Why NJ hasn’t banned caste-based discrimination

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Mar 22, 2024

Why NJ hasn’t banned caste-based discrimination

Activists say powerful lobbying groups are blocking the effort.

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Personal essay: The pitfalls of chasing objectivity

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Jan 19, 2024

Personal essay: The pitfalls of chasing objectivity

Are reporters of color held to a higher standard of neutrality?

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed
Anti-Muslim bigotry reports rose 733% after Israel-Hamas war began

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Dec 1, 2023

Anti-Muslim bigotry reports rose 733% after Israel-Hamas war began

Despite threats, community members say they feel emboldened to speak up

Sofia Ahmed
Sofia Ahmed

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