Syrian Americans finally visit homeland
In Syria this summer, Brookfield residents Chihab Bilal, M.D., Ghudran Abdulal, M.D., and their children Magd, Samer and Miya traveled with relatives to Maaloula, where Aramaic, the language of Jesus, is still spoken. This summer Chihab Bilal, M.D. and...
Muslim Representation in Hollywood and Media: Progress or Tokenism?
The role of entertainment media in the modern world is to shape and portray the perception of society and its people through storytelling. Hollywood has been performing that role for decades but there have been some major flaws in its representation of...
The Encampment Movement leads the way under Trump
Columbia University student organizers set up the Gaza Solidarity Encampment on April 17, 2024. (Photo: social media)On January 20, Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as President of the United States. As the country reels from his inauguration...
Candidates for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District participate in first public forum
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Milwaukee's 3rd Aldermanic District candidate forum at Zao MKE Church in Milwaukee. From left to right, moderator James Causey, award-winning journalist with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and PBS' Black Nouveau, Josh Anderson,...
Hind Rajab: The Anne Frank of Gaza’s genocide
(RNS) — A year ago, a 6-year-old girl named Hind Rajab sat in a car surrounded by the bodies of her family members, trapped in the wreckage of an Israeli strike in Gaza. For hours, she pleaded for help over the phone, her tiny voice carrying both the...
America and the Humor from Hell: The Dark Side of Politics and Power
Politics is always a game of pretension. Politicians remind us of inherent lies, deception, embedded greed, and mastery of persuasive propaganda to voters, promising to do good for fellow citizens if chosen for leadership.They possess an irresistible...
Milwaukee organizers continue morning banner drops for Palestine
Photos by Cherrie Hanson Volunteers from multiple grassroots organizations in the Greater Milwaukee area drop protest banners every week at a high traffic location on Lincoln Memorial Drive. Activists in Milwaukee have fervently committed themselves to...
Signs Of Allah Everywhere We Turn – An Invitation To Reflect
Imagine stepping out onto your balcony, whether it overlooks a bustling cityscape or a quiet suburban street. The world is alive with its own rhythm—the soft rustle of leaves in the breeze, the distant hum of traffic, and the chirping of birds as they...
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...
Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine looks beyond the ceasefire
Photos by Mouna Rashid Hundreds attend a Wisconsin Coalition for Justice in Palestine gathering at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee Sunday, Jan. 19, the first day of a ceasefire in Gaza. “Let the ceasefire be the first step towards the end of Israel's...
