The Valentina Gomez Problem

If you haven’t met Valentina Gomez by now, lucky you. Setting the internet -- and Qurans -- on fire with her inflammatory Islamophobia and xenophobia, Valentina is making a name for herself, but it’s not the one she thinks it is. Amani breaks down why Valentina Gomez's bigotry needs a therapist’s chair, not a Congressional seat.Amani Al-Khatahtbeh is the founder of the award-winning media platform MuslimGirl.com. Named by The New York Times as a “media titan,” she became the first veiled woman recognized on Forbes “30 Under 30” for her impact on digital culture and representation. Her first book, Muslim Girl: A Coming of Age, was an Editor’s Pick on The New York Times Bestsellers List.