About the Author

Ajaika McLemore is a student at the University of Maryland who is double majoring in History and Government and Politics. Due to her interest in social, political, and educational equality of every individual in the United States, Ajaika decided to focus on America's growing issue of islamophobia. Through this Digital Essay, Ajaika hopes every visitor grows in their familiarity of islamophobia in the U.S. and researches the differing groups doing the work of advancing America to an accepting, loving country.