Al-Azem: Even in loss that touches thousands, each grief is personal

On June 8, 2021, at the end of the London vigil that had drawn thousands for a family of five run down in what police allege was a hate attack, I did three things. I spoke to organizers and family of the deceased to ensure their expectations had been met, checked with the wonderful and tireless mosque staff about cleanup and takedown, and I went to my car. I sat, key unturned in the ignition, and began to process what had happened on the streets of my city two days prior and what a little boy — the only survivor — was going through. Read More