Noor Tagouri
Noor Tagouri
Noor Tagouri has gained international attention as one of the most talked about young adults in the country.
With more than 350,000 social media followers, Tagouri has gained significant support for her efforts to break normative stereotypes and has established a strong platform to encourage others to realize their own potential in a multi-cultural society.
From livestream discussions, to creating the #journeywithnoor bracelet promoting accomplishing goals and creating pen pals, and blogging for the *Huffington Post *, Tagouri is successfully creating an inviting space for people to celebrate their individuality and embrace diversity.
One of her latest endeavors is a collaboration with the streetwear brand Lis'n Up Clothing for the launch of #TheNoorEffect — a line of women empowerment clothes combating sex trafficking.
As a first generation Libyan-American, her passion for storytelling stems from the desire to expose cultural injustices and combat the challenges facing women on a global scale.
As she continues to break down barriers, Tagouri inspires others to do the same, to let their own light shine.
In the Media
On September 24, 2016, Noor was featured in Playboy Magazine's Renegades section to discuss her challenges with societal norms and her journey to come America's first hijabi journalist.
Although Noor faced criticism, she spoke her mind and educated the public on her path to success.
**Your goal is to become the first hijabi anchor on commercial U.S. television.
What’s the biggest challenge you face in your work?** The biggest challenge I face as a storyteller is the process of getting people to trust you enough to tell their stories.
Our society has seemingly become so desensitized to violence, abuse, death, rape and trauma.
I find that people who go through these traumatic experiences have a hard time trusting reporters.
Just a few days ago, I had an anonymous artist tell me he doesn’t do interviews because he doesn’t want reporters to “take [his] words and run with it”.