An Idea Sparks; A Journey Begins
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A year after coming up with the idea that is now TMJ, co-founders Fatima and Zainab Rights discuss their journey after having babies, moving to the same city and creating a space together that can fill gaps in digital media.
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Authors
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Zainab Rights is a Muslim American Journalist and Editor in Chief at TMJ News Network. She holds a double degree in Political Science and Homeland Security and a Masters in Journalism from Harvard University. She has over 12 years of experience in political commentary, writing and video production.
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Fatima El-Zein is Lead Producer at TMJ News where she aims to bring more awareness about her community through storytelling. El-Zein grew up in Toronto, where she completed her undergraduate degree in Journalism at the University of Toronto and also received a diploma in Journalism from Centennial College. She has worked extensively for CBC News before moving to the United States.