What’s up with Shako Mako?
Photos courtesy of Mustafa GhazaiWhen Mustafa Ghazai of Greenfield launched Shako Mako in March, he had not anticipated the quick growth and popularity of his multi-platform storytelling about Wisconsin's Muslim community.Milwaukee Muslims are buzzing...
Protesters Demand Action From Feckless Democrats
A demonstrator holds a sign during a protest against Elon Musk outside the US Treasury building in Washington, DC, on, February 4, 2025.(Stefani Reynolds / Bloomberg via Getty Images)Toward the end of Tuesday’s mass protest outside the US Department of the...
What to Expect at a Muslim Funeral: A Guide for Non-Muslims
Attending a funeral is a solemn occasion that often brings people from diverse backgrounds together to honor a life that has passed. If you are attending a Muslim funeral, you may be wondering what to expect, how to show respect, and what traditions you...
MUHSEN Umrah: “A dream come true”
Photo courtesy of MUHSEN MUHSEN Umrah supports families with a member who has a disability to experience the pilgrimage fully. “It’s a dream come true,” said Rusul Alsaker of Franklin about her upcoming Umrah trip with her son Ahmed Ibraheem, 15. “He is a...
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...
