‘The Academy has spoken’: Why the 2026 Oscars are a turning point for Arab and Palestinian films
The 2026 Oscars are an unprecedented milestone for Arab cinema, with four films being shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category. This is the highest number of Arab films to ever make this stage. Out of 86 submissions from countries...
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...
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...
