Feds find Cisco likely discriminated against Muslims
By Eric Garcetti via F;oclr Creative Commons The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has found the tech company Cisco likely discriminated against its Muslim, Middle Eastern and other employees, reports the Guardian. It’s the first time the EEOC...
Palestinian artist Sliman Mansour, giant of resistance art, dies aged 79
Suleiman Mansour was among the Arab world’s most renowned visual artists and the creator of the iconic Palestinian painting Mount of the Bearers. [Courtesy of Sliman Mansour]Celebrated artist Sliman Mansour, one of the founding figures of contemporary...
Israel clears evidence of Gaza genocide, rights group says
Palestinians attend the mass funeral of 112 victims in Gaza City on Aug. 4, 2026. Credit: Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua via Getty ImagesIsrael is clearing truckloads of rubble out of Gaza in a “deliberate” move to erase evidence of genocide and war crimes, a...
Hanan Relief Group organizes Day of Dignity back-to-school fair
Photo by Jasmine Saadeh Volunteers distribute school supplies during Hanan Relief Group’s 2025 Day of Dignity in Milwaukee. The Hanan Relief Group, together with national and local Muslim organizations, hosts its annual back-to-school fair, Day of Dignity,...
From Palmyra to Venice: When Syria reclaims its narrative through art
The general view shows the ancient city of Palmyra, Homs, central Syria, April 8, 2025Syria's participation in the 61st Venice Biennale of Art this year was more than simply a return to one of the world's most important artistic platforms. Rather, it...
The real meaning of Abdul El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan
‘The US desperately needs people in Congress who will fight against Trump and his sycophants.’ Photograph: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/APWith the victory of progressive Abdul El-Sayed over representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary, prepare...
Unique workshop addresses diaspora trauma with education and art
Nadia Alkum, owner of Nadiana Art Gallery in Greenfield, and Amal Azzam, co-founder of Fanana Banana collaborated on the art exhibition Our Shared Stories, which looks like the perfect setting for the Muslim Women’s Coalitions Diaspora Trauma Workshop on...
When Arabic Calligraphy Meets Japan: Art as a Bridge Between Cultures
Photo credit Honda KōichiAcross centuries and continents, calligraphy has transformed written language into something more than communication. In both the Islamic world and Japan, the written word has become an artistic and even spiritual discipline....
Preparing Your Muslim Teen for Public High School
SUMMARY: See helpful tips for the parents of Muslim students entering high school at a public school, based off the feedback of Muslim mothers who have experienced this step in their children's education.If you are a parent of a child entering high school...
Chicago-based podcast features four Milwaukee-based Palestinian American Muslim artists
Screenshots from PalTalk podcast (Left to right) Palestinian American Muslim artists Liala Amin, Amal Azzam, Muna Sharma and *Aya are featured guests on the PalTalk podcast, which features roundtable discussions with like-minded guests. Its tagline is...
