MATC instructor puts human relationships at center of English as a Second Language learning, life
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Ndiaye’s experience with ESL students demonstrated that they value a teacher they trust, who offers emotional support and that this meaningful relationship is crucial to their confidence and success. When he realized that he was...
In a first, UN to commemorate Nakba Day
Reuters archive Nakba Day is observed annually by Palestinians and human rights advocates across the world. The UN will commemorate Nakba Day, which marks the creation of the state of Israel in historical Palestine, for the first time in 2023. "The UN...
Salam School Basketball Programs prove hard work pays off!
Photo by Mouna Photography Lake City Conference 2023 Player of the Year Ahmad Badwan of Oak Creek led the state in scoring. Salam High School Varsity Basketball Programs produced champions this year, both as teams and individuals. The Wisconsin Muslim...
How Muslim models, designers navigate the complexity of hijabs in fashion
How Muslim women navigate the complexity of hijabs in fashion. ABC News’ Mona Kosar Abdi sat down with model Rawdah Mohamed, designer Renee Hill and journalist Noor Tagouri to discuss the evolution of hijab representation in fashion. (video still) From the...
Book review: “A Dismantled State” chronicles, deconstructs, and questions state propaganda surrounding Naya Kashmir
On 05 August 2019, the parliament stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special status by reading down Article 370 and 35A, thus dividing the erstwhile state into two union territories of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The abrogation of the already hollowed-out...
Yeah, Salam! Two Salam School Basketball players take top honors, and teams win conference championships
Photos by Mouna Photography(From left to right) Salam High School basketball standouts Sana Abubaker and Ahmad Badwan join champion ranks.Salam High School Varsity Basketball Programs produced champions this year, both as teams and individuals. The...
As Eid and Earth Day coincide, young Muslims are driving the modern climate movement
Saad Amer, 28, is a Pakistani American climate activist who says his family back home sees climate change reflected in volatile temperatures, natural disasters and crop shortages. Leila Register / NBC News; Getty Images As climate disasters ravage much of...
‘Huge biological risk’ as Sudan fighters occupy lab: WHO
Dr Nima Saeed Abid, the WHO's representative in Sudan, said the National Public Health Laboratory houses measles and cholera pathogens as well as other hazardous materials. (Reuters/File Photo)National public laboratory holds samples of range of deadly...
Photo Essay: Thousands attend 2023 Eid prayer service at Wisconsin Center
Photos by Kamal Shkoukani Thousands of Muslims from the greater Milwaukee area gathered for prayer services marking the end of the month long fast of Ramadan. Local mosques were packed to capacity as the Muslim community celebrated Eid al-Fitr. The Islamic...
White House appoints new Muslim community liaison
Mazen Basrawi. Courtesy photoWASHINGTON (RNS) — President Joe Biden has appointed Mazen Basrawi as a senior adviser and White House liaison to American Muslim communities, making good on a campaign promise to fill a slot eliminated by former President...
