Somali nurse practitioner launches Minneapolis clinic to fill gaps in care
Munira Maalimisaq, the founder of Inspire Change Clinic, is seen on Oct. 27, 2025, at the clinic's open house in south Minneapolis. Credit: Dymanh Chhoun | Sahan Journal Munira Maalimisaq has seen firsthand the disparities that immigrants face in the...
Ramallah Meets Manchester: University spotlights Palestinian arts and culture for students
Palestinian culture came to life in the UK city of Manchester on Wednesday evening, as artists and performers demonstrated what it means to be Palestinian today. The event, entitled Pal Art Fest, was held at the popular Manchester Academy venue and...
PBS Wisconsin launches animated biography of Mahmoud Atta, Milwaukee’s Muslim community builder
Illustrations courtesy of PBS Wisconsin PBS Wisconsin unveiled an animated biography this week of Milwaukee Muslim community builder Mahmoud Atta. The multi-faceted Wisconsin Muslim Project, a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin, Milwaukee Muslim Women’s...
Holding Muslim Women In Esteem
Islam improves and enhances the culture within a nation and improves the lives of citizens, especially the women. Islam brings balance and order to societies. In the history of humankind, there is a tendency toward unfairness and subjugation of women. In...
In focus: International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023, join UN Women and the United Nations in celebrating under the theme: DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality22% Women make up only 22 per cent of artificial intelligence workers globally. 44% ...
Muslim students find inspiration, acceptance in UWM’s doctoral nursing program
UWM PhD nursing students Hanan Abdallah Mahmoud Abusbaitan, Amani Mobarki, Hiba Alsghaier (computer science) and Anwar Eyadat enjoying a sail on Lake Michigan.The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s (UWM) doctoral nursing program integrates science, theory...
She’s the first judge to wear a hijab on the bench in NJ. It’s not her only accomplishment
Nadia Kahf, an immigration attorney in Haledon and chairwoman of the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, welcomed news of the ruling against President Trump's travel ban. (File Photo)Nadia Kahf, a family law attorney from...
The Importance of Teaching our Children about Strong Women
Universally speaking, the words “strong women” somehow come across as a warning message for the masses and are viewed in a skeptical manner. As if a deliberate attempt is being made to undermine those in power by a unique force, i.e women. Unfortunately,...
Welcome Corps new approach to refugee resettlement in Wisconsin
On Jan. 19, the Biden administration launched Welcome Corps - a private sponsorship program that allows groups of American citizens to sponsor the arrival and resettlement of displaced refugees, marking a major pivot in U.S. immigration policy. Providing a...
Ramadan Stories for Children
Ramadan Kareem! Happy young girl playing with Ramadan lantern (photo: iStock by Getty Images).During the month of Ramadan, children can watch one episode every other day "Ramadan Stories for Children".These stories are from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad...
