Rollbacks on Climate Initiatives Could Prove Detrimental
In 2024, the world continued to warm and extreme weather events reached unprecedented levels. Many regions experienced record-breaking heat waves, stronger hurricanes and typhoons, severe flooding, and widespread wildfires.“Climate change contributed to...
Malaysian Native Kim Khaira, Artist, Interpreter – and Human Rights Activist
Rohingya community leader Hasina Begum and Malaysian community organizer Kim Khaira. When Kim Khaira attended the Tables Across Borders event held at a downtown restaurant last November, she introduced herself as the interpreter...
First Muslim to ever present a papal encyclical praises ‘Fratelli Tutti’
Judge Mohamed Mahmoud Abdel Salam, secretary general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity, embraces Msgr. Yoannis Lahzi Gaida during a press conference for the release of Pope Francis' new encyclical, "Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social...
Fatima Hussein, the first Muslim woman to be nominated in a council election in Brazil
Fatima Hussein is a candidate for the Democratic Party in the municipal council election in Florianopolis, Brazil (Photo: Fatima Hussein for Middle East Monitor) Middle East Monitor Although it is quite normal in many places today, Fatima Hussein is the...
A Young Teacher Adjusts to New Life After Radical Surgery
A Salam Elementary School Kindergarten teacher contracted a dangerous virus last February. It radically changed her life. Samantha Tadych, 29, was living her best life. She loved her job as a kindergarten teacher at Salam Elementary School, and...
How TikTok Is Giving Us The Muslim Representation That Hollywood Can’t
Photo Credit©: Entrepreneur Forbes “We no longer need Hollywood,” said Malek, a Muslim content creator better known as @arabicmclovin on TikTok. “We don't need those people to give us a platform. We're creating our own.” The lack of authentic Muslim...
ISLAMIC PATTERNS
Photo © Beshara Magazine. Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. Islamic Patterns: An Analytical...
Anti-Muslim Bill Co-Sponsor Running for Re-Election to State Assembly
Republican Ken Skowronski (left), anti-Muslim bill co-sponsor, has an opponent in the 82nd District Assembly race, Democrat Jacob Malinowski. (photo © Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Voters in the 82nd Assembly District (Franklin, Greendale,...
As A Middle-Eastern Muslim American, Ms. Marvel Isn’t Something I Dreamed Would Exist
Iman Vellani Cast as Kamala Khan for 'Ms. Marvel' Disney+ Series. Photo Credit©: MCU Exchange REFINERY29 Disney+ has finally found its Ms. Marvel, a newcomer ready to break down barriers and stereotypes. Iman Vellani, the daughter of Pakistani...
The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk
Photo © Hurriyet Daily News. Elise Bellin, Librarian of the Islamic Resource Center, wrote this book review as part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk...
