Racial Disparities Within the American Muslim Community
The American Muslim community is a microcosm of racial, ethnic, and cultural diversity. In the U.S., Muslims include people from African American, South Asian, Arab, Southeast Asian, and White backgrounds, among others. Even though this diversity is a...
The whitewashing of Arab Americans impacted by Covid-19 is a catastrophic public health issue, experts say
(CNN) Dr. Raed Al-Naser was on the front lines at Sharp Grossmont Hospital in San Diego when patients first started coming in with symptoms of Covid-19. "The hospital was packed and the ICU was at full capacity," the ICU pulmonologist told CNN. "And I saw a...
Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance endorses Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Jeffrey Davis for Court of Appeals District 2 Judge
MSN & M.F Action Team The Wisconsin Muslim Civic Alliance announced this week it is supporting Dr. Jill Underly for State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Judge Jeffrey Davis for the Court of Appeals District 2. The 2021 spring elections will be held...
Joe Biden nominates first Muslim as federal judge
US President Joe Biden officially announced on Tuesday the nomination of Zahid Quraishi to the US District Court of New Jersey and, if confirmed by the Senate, he will be the first Muslim American to serve as a federal district judge. Mr Biden's first 11...
‘Shame on us’ if the suffering of Syrians continues, Blinken tells UN
Screengrab NEW YORK: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday asked the UN Security Council how it is possible “that we can’t find in our hearts the common humanity to actually do something” to ease the suffering of Syrians. “This is our...
What science teaches about engaging across political divides
Philip Chard & Interfaith Milwaukee “What should we do when we are face to face with someone who sees the world very differently?” asked psychotherapist Philip Chard during the kick-off session to the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee’s annual...
In Wake Of Boulder Shooting, Extremism Expert Sees Targeting Of Muslim Americans – Again
ADAM RAYES / KUNC At least one extremism expert is sounding the alarm about far-right actors using the mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers to sow division and propagate misinformation. Eric Ward, executive director of Western States Center, which...
Tala Shihab: As a Muslim woman, I feel free from social pressures
Muslim women believe that everything is created with beauty. In honor of Women’s History Month, I would like to mention that I am a Muslim woman. I’m genuinely curious. What is the first thought that popped into your head? Maybe that my furthest point of...
Confronting white supremacy
Youtube.com “I’m interested in why people do the things they do,” said Muslim filmmaker Deeyah Khan, explaining why she put herself face-to-face with Klansmen, neo-Nazis, the alt-right, white nationalists and other extremists, and joined them at the now-infamous...
With ‘The Mauritanian’ Snub, Oscars Missed an Opportunity to Spotlight Muslim Issues (Guest Blog)
One of 2021's most honored films — nominated for five BAFTAs and a Critics' Choice award, as well as the winner of a Golden Globe — and which features a star-studded cast including two-time Academy Award winner Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch, will...
