Sumaiyah Clark: Milwaukee County’s “Shero”
Photo by Sandra Whitehead Milwaukee County’s Chief Equity Officer Sumaiyah Clark of Milwaukee works to improve the health and wellbeing of Milwaukee County residents. “Milwaukee County is the first jurisdiction in the nation to declare racism a public...
The Art of Dining: exploring the history of food in Islamic culture
Madhava Khurd and Jamshid Chela, India. Babur Enjoying a Meal at the South Madrasa (College) in 1506, from a Manuscript of the Baburnama (Memoirs of Babur), ca. 1590–93. Photograph: The British Library. The second-largest religion by population after...
Photo Essay: We Are Big Time author talk and book launch at Milwaukee Public Library
Photos by Mouna RashidFront Row, from left to right, current members of Salam School Stars team: Hya Abdeljawad, Farrah Heder, Ola Bahhur, Aamina Farooq, Safa Bahhur, Aseel Ishtaiwi and Jana Ismail. Back row, from left to right, Salam Stars alumni:...
A New Way To Read Fiction: Critical Islamic Mindful Reading
Many of us love reading fiction for leisure. There’s nothing like curling up with a good book or mindlessly cleaning while listening to an audiobook. However, it’s hard to find “good books” that we can’t wait to rip open and read, and even harder to find...
Interfaith delegation shows solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli apartheid, violence, and displacement
U.S. Interfaith Journey for Justice delegates singing at the US Embassy (Photo: Will Allen-DuPraw) Two dozen members of a U.S. interfaith peace delegation were lined up August 30 shoulder-to-shoulder in the noon-hour glare across the street from the U.S....
Milwaukee Mural sends a message: Stop genocide in Gaza
Photos by Kamal Moon “Together we have demonstrated our community’s courage to stand up for what is right," said Ihsan Atta, who commissioned a mural displayed on his building in Milwaukee to protest against Israel's bombing of Gaza. “Murals are one of the...
Did Israel’s pager attack on Hezbollah violate international law?
The rigged pagers were packed full of a powerful explosive often used by terror groups [Getty] Israel's attack against Hezbollah on Tuesday, which saw thousands of rigged pagers explode, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 4,000 wounded, has seen...
Jill Stein leads Kamala Harris among Muslim voters in swing states as Palestine supporters weigh choices amid Gaza genocide
Jill Stein addresses ADC conference (Jill Stein Twitter)Earlier this month the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) held its annual convention in Dearborn, Michigan.Participants say that the first and loudest standing ovation of the event...
Afnan Musaitif’s crafts and handmade treasures reflect faith, culture and identity
Photos courtesy of Afnan Musaitif Designer Afnan Musaitif working in her studio using a laser machine to create her art pieces. The stunning craftsmanship and whimsical accents of Rosewood Decor & Gifts bring sacred feelings of home and heart into...
Weekly Briefing: Zionism is now a dirty word
“Taxi Driver” by Bayan Abu Nahla, Ink and watercolors on paper, 2023. (Photo courtesy of Palestinian Museum)Zionism is now a dirty word, and politicians are starting to turn away from it.Ron Kampeas at the Jewish Telegraph Agency asked both the Harris...
