Imani Bashir Title: Freelance writer Education: Delaware State University Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland Imani Bashir is a Black American Muslim writer whose work has centered identity, culture, travel, and lifestyle. She has been featured in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Glamour Magazine, and many others. Having lived in five countries on four continents, she is masterful at showing other marginalized people the power of choosing living life on their own terms, wherever they choose. Her purpose is to be an ambassador for empowering marginalized people and creating content that shifts culture and provokes pertinent conversations. Family means a collective whose mission is to nourish, teach, and guide each other while providing a safe place and space to exist and learn through life together. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.