Sudan, Remember Us: Hind Meddeb’s documentary amplifies voices of a forgotten revolution
Sudan, Remember Us chronicles the societal efforts of the Sudanese people to claim democracy for their country, and the devastating political setbacks that followed. The documentary begins with the 2019 overthrow of former president Omar al-Bashir. It...
1,450 Afghan kids were evacuated to the US without their parents. Some are ‘never going to be reunited with family’
(CNN)An 8-year-old sobs every night after her aunt puts her to bed. A 17-year-old wakes up clutching his pillow and calling out his little brother's name. And hundreds of children who remain in US government custody keep asking questions no one knows how to answer....
A Few Reflections from 2021
A look back at some of the feature stories from the Wisconsin Muslim Journal in 2021; a celebration of Muslim-owned businesses that opened this year, an acknowledgment of the essential programs of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition such as Wisconsin Muslim...
How A Young Muslim Choir And Its Director Are Changing The Narrative About Islam One Performance At A Time
Growing up, music and poetry were always a big part of my life. My father would sing his Farsi or Uzbeki songs out loud. He would also write his own poems about life and God. Music had become a way to de-stress, express and release. In school, I was always part of the...
Muslim women becoming politically active, encouraging others
10/04/2021 — Duluth, Georgia — Ruwsidering running for a political position in Georgia. (Alyssa Pointer/ Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com) Ruwa Romman is entertaining the idea of running for office. The 28-year-old from Duluth envisions herself running on a platform focused on...
COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Arab American Community
Mr. Arman Tahir, MCHC DirectorAs we begin the third year of the COVID pandemic, many healthcare professionals who serve the Arab American community have noticed a low amount of individuals receiving vaccinations. The leaders of COVID-19 vaccination...
Whirling Dervishes: inside the mystic ceremony of Jalaladdin Rumi
The Whirling Dervishes perform their ceremony every year to thousands of onlookers - Copyright Francisco Seco/AP Each year, thousands of people travel to the Turkish city of Konya to attend a weeklong series of events and ceremonies that mark the death of the...
Biden Signs Bill Banning Imports Made By Forced Uyghur Labor In China
A young Uyghur activist holds up a poster that reads during a demonstration on Sept. 1, 2020 outside the Foreign Office in Berlin, where the Chinese Foreign Minister was expected to hold talks with his German counterpart. (Photo by TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP via Getty...
Masjid Al-Qur’an hosts a mindful weekend of love and hope with acclaimed scholar Dr. Muhammad bin Yahya al-Ninowy
Milwaukee’s Tazkiyyah Weekend to learn the process of self-purification was hosted by Masjid Al-Qur’an in December at the Insight Life Learning Insitute in Brookfield.Driving from Chicago to Milwaukee one Saturday in December started with the unexpected...
National Youth Robotics Competition Is First In North Texas Region Hosted By Islamic Organization
All-Muslim teen teams are being mentored by scientist Dr. Mohamed Ebeida, who wants to reshape the narrative of American Muslims through STEM excellence. Pictured: Dr. Ebeida The young Muslim robotics team called the Marvels of MAS hosted a regional STEM...
