Across
- 8. A term referring to making fun of one's struggles to cope
- 11. The neighborhood Wajahat grew up in
- 13. Ali’s father, who worked hard to achieve success in the U.S.
- 16. The first name of the author
- 19. A legal document that defines one’s national allegiance
- 20. Type of humor Ali uses to tackle serious issues
- 22. The holiday marking the end of Ramadan
- 23. The university that Wajahat went to
- 25. A key concept about how race and culture shape one's life
- 28. The woman who encouraged Ali to become a writer
- 29. Ethnic group that Wajahat belongs to
- 32. City on the East Coast known for its large immigrant population
- 33. The religion that Wajahat follows
- 34. The place the Wajahat Ali grew up
- 35. Ali’s role as a writer, journalist, and speaker
- 36. A comedian who also tackles racism and identity, similar to Ali
- 39. A Middle Eastern country heavily involved in U.S. foreign policy
- 40. One of the major barriers faced by immigrants
Down
- 1. Wajahat's creative nickname for Fremont
- 2. A legal document that defines one’s national allegiance
- 3. The primary language spoken in Pakistan
- 4. The American dream is often contrasted with this harsh reality
- 5. Famous American theme park that symbolizes the American Dream
- 6. The group often unfairly viewed with suspicion after 9/11
- 7. The political figure associated with rising anti-Muslim rhetoric in the U.S.
- 9. A U.S. airport, often a symbol of immigrant arrival and scrutiny
- 10. The city where Wajahat's parents are from
- 12. Wajahat's wife
- 14. The U.S. state where Ali grew up
- 15. The biggest principal in Wajahat's childhood home
- 17. Where Wajahat's parents were held before they were arrested
- 18. The immigration status that allows someone to live and work in the U.S.
- 21. Ali’s mother, who was imprisoned due to immigration fraud accusations
- 24. The traditional South Asian dish mentioned in Wajahat's childhood
- 26. The term for discrimination based his religion
- 27. Phrase used to tell immigrants they don’t belong
- 28. The country Wajahat's parents are from
- 30. A traditional Islamic head covering
- 31. The profession Ali originally studied for
- 37. Famous Black American activist whom Ali admires
- 38. The media network where Ali worked as a journalist
