Muslim men have often been portrayed as ‘terrorists’ or ‘fanatics’ on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative
Hulu’s comedy-drama series ‘Ramy,’ created by actor-comedian Ramy Youssef, follows a young Egyptian-American Muslim navigating life’s challenges. Youssef, center, appears at a press conference in 2019. Frederick M. Brown/Getty ImagesFor over a century,...
Muslim Americans Could Determine Whether Trump or Biden Wins Michigan
Voice of America DEARBORN, MICHIGAN - When Michigan voter Dr. Mahmoud Al-Hadidi casts his ballot in the November election, there is one issue that rises above all others as he makes his choice — respect. “In this election, honestly, respect and...
Beijing bans personal pilgrimages to Mecca for Chinese Muslims
South China Morning Post China has introduced new rules banning non-official pilgrimages to Mecca, a move observers said was another attempt by the Communist Party to control religious affairs. In rules issued on Monday for the Muslim...
Countering rising hate crime with community conversations
With America’s contentious presidential election less than three weeks away, hate-filled rhetoric is on the rise, and so are hate crimes. Families of hate crime victims and community members have decided to do something about it. The Federal Bureau of...
Muslim American votes may carry outsize weight in US election
Aljazeera Council of American Islamic Relations The stakes are particularly high in Michigan, a state with 270,000 registered Muslim voters, says Mohamed Gula, organising director of Emgage, a Muslim American advocacy group. Hillary Clinton, in 2016, lost...
Two Islamic Takes On Cinderella
Photo © Kid World Citizen 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 Golden Sandal: A Middle...
Shepherd Express “Hero of the Month!”
Janan Najeeb is one of the founders of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition and currently serves as the president of the organization. Shepherd Express Story and Photo©: Erin Bloodgood The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) sits...
If Amy Coney Barrett Were Muslim
The New York Times It’s not hard to imagine how conservatives would smear her religious beliefs. Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court, has faced immense scrutiny of her religious beliefs, and we need to be vigilant against any...
New Murals at Courthouse Unveiled
Murals in the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Urban Milwaukee A group of murals painted at the Milwaukee County courthouse were showcased Tuesday during a virtual press conference. The murals are intended to brighten up the courthouse, as well as celebrate...
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...
