“Walking Together, Weaving the World” threading solidarity into local World Refugee celebrations
Photos by Cherrie HansonOn World Refugee Day at Lynden Sculpture Garden, 2145 W. Brown Deer Rd., Milwaukee, Yvone Chandja and Why Not Now Mission (Congolese) were one of a dozen craft market participants. The upcycled hand woven baskets are made by local...
Muslim Australians are crying out to be heard. Will the major parties listen to us?
Peter Drew’s poster depicting Monga Khan, an Afghan cameleer who helped connect Australia to the wider world by helping to build telegraph lines across the outback. Photograph: Peter DrewWhen I first arrived in Melbourne four years ago, my introduction to...
How do Muslims Keep Up With Prayer-Finding God in Every Corner
On the rocks of Sunset Cliffs beach in San Diego, on an airplane up in the sky, in the halls of Madison Square Garden during a Knicks game, or on the freshly cleaned green carpet inside the walls of the Sacred Mosque in Makkah—these are just a few of the...
Get your fresh, flavorful, fast ‘Fil Fil’ at three locations in Greater Milwaukee
Photos by Cherrie HansonFady Atari, owner of three Fil Fil restaurants, serves up high quality Mediterranean meals in a fast-casual setting.In recent years, Downtown Milwaukee has seen a surge in culturally specific late-night dining options opening for...
Hundreds Rally in Milwaukee Against Trump Admin’s ‘Unprecedented’ Arrest of Judge
Protesters march against the arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan in Milwaukee on April 26, 2025. (Photo: Darrin Brian Madison Jr./X)Hundreds of people rallied in Wisconsin's largest city on Saturday to protest the Trump administration's...
How the declining support for Israel is impacting U.S. politics
The Palestine movement, immigrant rights groups, and community members gathered together in Newark, NJ on March 28, 2025 to protest the detention of Mahmoud Khalil. (Photo: Sam Carliner) Earlier this month, Pew released a survey showing 53% of Americans...
From the Mat to the Mountain: Jiu-Jitsu gym opens at The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin
Photos by Cherrie HansonA brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Mahmoud Jabr began studying martial arts in middle school and is now owner and coach of Mach5JJ Gym in Franklin. As a martial artist, Mahmoud Jabr firmly believes in giving himself a new...
Conversations under the tree: Saudi community space encourages discussions on environment
RIYADH: A Saudi nonprofit organization has created a “tree library” in Riyadh, which aims to educate the public while providing a community space for environmental discussions. AEON Collective’s initiative is raising awareness of environmental topics...
Pakistani Runners Make History at Boston Marathon with Guinness World Record in Traditional Attire
Two Pakistani runners, Faisal Shafi and Danish Elahi, have made history at the 129th Boston Marathon by setting a Guinness World Record for completing the race in the fastest time ever recorded while wearing traditional shalwar kameez. Both athletes,...
Pope Francis dies after final address called for ending war on Gaza
Pope Francis appears on the balcony of St Peter's Basilica on Easter Sunday (Reuters) Pope Francis has died at the age of 88, the Vatican has announced, after his final address on Easter Sunday called for a ceasefire in Gaza. The pontiff, who was the first...
