MWC’s Annual Revert Iftar grounded in faith, community and connection
Photos by Yaseen Najeeb On Feb 26 Islamic reverts were invited to a special community iftar hosted by the Muslim Women's Coalition. The Muslim Women’s Coalition (MWC) hosted their “Annual Revert Iftar” at Melrose Restaurant in Oak Creek for more than 150...
Painting truth, Milwaukee muralist depicts the human cost of war
Photos courtesy of David Najib KasirThe East Side business improvement district offered Kasir the opportunity to paint a new mural after a previous one had been obscured from view. "The Subtration of Children" was completed in mid July at Black Cat...
Film Review: James Gunn’s Superman cements Israel’s villain status in the American imagination
Still from James Gunn’s “Superman” showing Metropolis falafel vendor, Malik Ali, helping Superman during his fight with the villain, the “Hammer of Boravia.” SUPERMANDirected by James Gunn129 minutes, DC Studios, 2025 Editor’s Note: This article contains...
Scenes from the end of Zionism: Reflections on the Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress in Vienna
A billboard outside the first Jewish Anti-Zionist Conference, which was held June 13-15, 2025, in Vienna, Austria. (Photo: Daniel Friedman) The decision to hold the first Jewish Anti-Zionist Congress in Vienna was significant for historical reasons – being...
‘Muslims of the World’ are changing the social dynamic in Milwaukee, one coffee shop at a time
Photos by Cherrie HansonAt Wisconsin's first MOTW location at 2859 W. Rawson Ave. in Franklin, Manager Nour Assad (left) and her uncle, Seif Assad, (right) want to make every customer feel welcome.In a city known for its bar culture, could the expansion of...
Statewide campaign aims to end Illinois’ investment in Israel
Activists protest outside of the Illinois State Board of Investment in Chicago on June 20, 2025. (Photo: Paul Goyette)Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has been investing in Israel for nearly a decade. Since becoming the sole fiduciary of the...
PBA 2025: Longlist announced in a landmark year for Palestinian voices
We are honoured to announce the 20 longlisted titles for the Palestine Book Awards 2025. This year marks a horrifying time for the people of Palestine — a year scarred by ongoing war and genocide.Yet, in the face of unimaginable suffering, Palestinian...
It’s Muslim American Heritage Month in Wisconsin!
Gov. Tony Evers welcomed Muslim leaders from across Wisconsin to the Executive Residence to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in 2023, which was also the first year the governor proclaimed July Muslim American Heritage Month in Wisconsin. It’s Muslim American Heritage...
Meaningful Money: How Financial Literacy Amplifies Your Giving
My Wake-Up CallI remember sitting in my nonprofit’s office in 2020, staring at a donor’s request: “Can you accept stock donations?” I had no idea how to answer. Despite running a successful organization, there was so much about finance I still didn’t...
Faith, Identity, And Resistance Among Black Muslim Students
Introduction Black Muslims in the United States are often referred to as “indigenous Muslims” (Love, 2017) who embody unique intersections of racial, religious, and national identities (Ahmed & Muhammad, 2019). This term highlights a long-standing and...
