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...
Please Touch Museum exhibit teaches children about Muslim culture
A life-sized Middle Eastern sailboat, dozens of artifacts, and lively demonstrations by local and national Muslim artists are featured in the Please Touch Museum’s latest exhibition: America to Zanzibar. The exhibit is designed to educate children about...
From Milwaukee to Washington DC: South Division students reflect on their trip
On February 9th, the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, Voces de la Frontera and the Islamic Society of Milwaukee held a fundraising dinner at the Islamic Center to send 18 South Division High School students to Washington D.C. The 18 students were...
IRC Book Review: Escape From Aleppo
Elise Bellin, MLIS is the IRC Librarian and this book review is part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. Escape From Aleppo by N.H. Senzai, © 2018 – ISBN: 9781481472173 As many of...
Four charged with planning attack on Muslims in New York
Three men and one teenager were charged with plotting to attack a Muslim enclave in upstate New York with explosive devices on January 22. Police began an investigation into the plot in Greece, Monroe County, New York, after a student showed a photo to...
From Milwaukee to Washington DC: South Division students inspired by their trip
On February 9th, the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition, Voces de la Frontera and the Islamic Society of Milwaukee held a fundraising dinner at the Islamic Center to send 18 South Division High School students to Washington D.C. The 18 students were...
IRC Book Review: The Moor’s Account
Elise Bellin, MLIS is the IRC Librarian and this book review is part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami, © 2014 – ISBN: 9780307911667 Little is...
Muslim Gatekeepers Look After Synagogue
Three generations of Muslim have been the gatekeepers in charge of looking after and maintaining three synagogues in the eastern Indian city of Kolkata. The Beth El synagogue built in 1856 and the bigger Magen David synagogue built in 1884 on the adjacent...
IRC Book Review: Parent-Child Relations: A Guide To Raising Children
Elise Bellin, MLIS is the IRC Librarian and this book review is part of an ongoing series that focuses on a range of books within the IRC collection as a service to the community. Parent-Child Relations: A Guide To Raising Children by Hisham Altalib,...
Syed Abbas, Frontrunner for Madison City Council
Syed Abbas and Diane Farsetta, both non-partisan candidates, will face off on April 2nd after advancing from the Spring Primary election for Madison City Council, District 12. Abbas shares his vision: I have always had a passion to serve my community....
