‘The Academy has spoken’: Why the 2026 Oscars are a turning point for Arab and Palestinian films
The 2026 Oscars are an unprecedented milestone for Arab cinema, with four films being shortlisted for the Best International Feature Film category. This is the highest number of Arab films to ever make this stage. Out of 86 submissions from countries...
Winter Activities to Enjoy with Your Muslim Kids So They Don’t Feel Left Out During the Holiday Season
When the winter season arrives, the air fills with glittering lights, jingling music, and the scent of pine and cinnamon. For many Christian families, the holiday season is a time of celebration and connection. For Jewish families, it’s a time of joy and...
Australia hails Muslim man as ‘hero’ for disarming Bondi gunman
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visits Ahmed al Ahmed, who hid behind parked cars and seized a rifle from one of the gunmen during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, in Sydney, Australia, Dec. 15, 2025. (Reuters Photo) Australians hailed Muslim man Ahmed...
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...
Sudan’s war economy: How hunger, gold and smuggling routes fuel an escalating crisis
A displaced woman from el-Fasher carries water at a camp in Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, after fleeing clashes involving the Rapid Support Forces, on 15 November 2025 (Mohamed Jamal/Reuters)On 8 December, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized...
Liberation Is Not Integration: On liberal Zionism, one-state fantasies, and what Palestinians actually want
Palestinians block Israeli soldiers during a protest against the expansion of Jewish settlements, on April 28, 2023, in the West Bank village of Beit Dajan, east of Nablus. (Photo: Mohammed Nasser /APA Images)A few weeks ago, on our walk back from the...
15th annual gala celebrating MWC as catalysts for change, redefining the future
Photos by Yaseen Najeeb The Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition 2025 Board of Directors: front row, left to right, Huda Asad, treasurer, Albana Zagloul, Dr. Sahar Kayata, Amal Jaber, Janan Najeeb, founder and executive director, Nadia Alkhun, Dr. Hana...
Recent Releases to Read Before the New Year
Approaching a new year often invites reflection, and books are the perfect companion for that type of introspection. From a collection of stories by Banu Mushtaq to profound essays about identity from N.S. Nuseibeh, there are plenty of new releases that...
Groundbreaking ‘NYT’ Op-Ed lays bare the Democrats’ internal battle over Israel
President Barack Obama meets with Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications, right, in the Oval Office, Aug. 7, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)In yet another sign of the...
IRC Interfaith Book Club tackles misconceptions of Palestine’s history
Illustrative photo by Cherrie HansonLeading scholar Rashid Khalidi's "The Hundred Years' War on Palestine" is available to borrow or buy at the Islamic Resource Center, 5235 S. 27th St., Greenfield.The Islamic Resource Center offers a unique opportunity to...
