Morocco’s Football Revolution: The Rise of a New Soft Power
The remarkable trajectory of the Atlas Lions since the 2022 FIFA World Cup, now confirmed once again in 2026, is not simply a sporting success story. Some sporting achievements remain confined to stadiums and trophy cabinets. Others take on a far greater...
‘Part of the American fabric’: Minnesota Somali Day events celebrate community and unity
People attending the Somali Day Fest in Minneapolis listen to live music on June 28, 2025. Credit: Chris Juhn for Sahan JournalThousands of Minnesota Somalis will gather this weekend to celebrate resilience and community after a winter in the crosshairs of...
Understanding Ashura in Islam
SUMMARY: Ashura is a day of great significance in Islam, on which many Muslims fast to commemorate Allah's rescue of Prophet Musa. In addition it is a day of historical significance for the martyrdom of the champion for justice and truth, Husain ibn Ali....
Celebrating Wisconsin’s refugee community in turbulent times
The state's refugee community, local resettlement agencies and partner organizations were invited to the governor's executive residence last week to celebrate the contributions of refugees. The United Nations designated June “World Refugee Awareness...
A historic El Niño set to pummel an unprepared US.
A sign blocks a water crossing on Old Spicewood Springs road after heavy rain on Monday, June 15, 2026, in Austin, Texas. Credit: Aaron E. Martinez/The Austin American-Statesman via Getty ImagesMost people are not aware of the climate’s changing conditions...
Uzbekistan’s ancient Silk Road city of Khiva preserves centuries of Central Asian heritage
The ancient city of Khiva, a key stop along the historic Silk Road, preserves centuries-old architecture and traditional craftsmanship within the walled UNESCO-listed Itchan Kala, one of Central Asia’s best-preserved historic settlements, Khiva,...
Juneteenth: An Enduring Symbol of Unity Among Minorities
The Legacy of Juneteenth On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, marking the day that all enslaved African Americans in the United States of America would gain their freedom. Though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective...
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa
South African jazz pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim passed away on 15 June 2026. Jan Persson/Getty ImagesAdolph Johannes Brand was born on 9 October 1934 in Cape Town. He would become better known as Dollar Brand and then Abdullah Ibrahim, an artist...
Salah is free!
Photos by Yaseen Najeeb Hundreds celebrated the return of Islamic Society of Milwaukee president Salah Sarsour Thursday from an Indiana jail, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held him for 80 days. “I am back, Alhamdulillah (all praise be to...
Supporters travel hundreds of miles for the Jews for Salah Vigil
Photos by Andy Chen Milwaukee’s Jodi Melamed convenes the Jews for Salah vigil outside of the Clay County jail in Indiana. A coalition of Midwestern Jews from across political and denominational spectrums, joined by Muslims, Christians, elected officials,...
