Situating Columbus in the Islamic World: A Forgotten Voyage of Conquest
Every October, as debates swirl around the legacy of Christopher Columbus, the focus often centers on his brutality toward Indigenous peoples and the colonial violence he unleashed. Yet another dimension of his voyages remains largely obscured: Columbus’s...
George Martin, prominent Milwaukee activist, worked for peace and justice in the Middle East
Photos by Susan RugglesMilwaukee activist George Martin stood against war, oppression and policies causing climate change. Milwaukee activist George Martin, who rose to national and international prominence as a dynamic orator and tireless organizer...
India court asks if Nuh demolitions were ‘an exercise of ethnic cleansing’
An Indian court has asked whether days of demolitions of homes and businesses of mainly Muslim residents in the northern state of Haryana were “an exercise of ethnic cleansing”.Ordering a halt to four days of bulldozing of properties in the state’s Nuh...
Gaza Americans urge Washington to include them in Israel visa deal
Palestinian Americans Hani Almadhoun and his daughter Zayna sit in their home in Beit Lahiya, in the northern Gaza Strip August 2, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed SalemGAZA, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. passport holders with Palestinian papers and families in Gaza are...
Milwaukee faith leaders unite to condemn Christian nationalism
Photos by Kamal ShkoukaniA hundred Milwaukee faith leaders united to launch the “We All Belong” campaign, condemning Christian nationalism and declaring their commitment for the next two years.On Thursday, Aug 3, Milwaukee religious leaders from various...
Muslim Civic Engagement Groups Collaborate to Promote Female Political Leaders
Emgage Action has collaborated with Muslimahs In Policy (MIPs) to support Muslim women who want to run for public office and represent their local communities. Salima Suswell, Emgage’s Pennsylvania Executive Director and founder of Evolve Solutions,...
ASU center receives grant to amplify voices of Muslim youth
August 3, 2023 The Center of Muslim Experience in the United States, housed in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University, is working to advance public understanding of Muslims and Islam in the U.S. with a grant from the American...
MMWC offers free workshop on effective anger management
Photo courtesy of Pixels Learning anger management techniques improves relationships, says Mehwish Aqueel, a counselor with Milwaukee Community and Health Center. Aqueel is the featured speaker Saturday at a free workshop at the Islamic Resource Center.“I...
2 charged in attack on Muslim women in Milwaukee park, ripping hijabs from their heads
Photo courtesy of Wisconsin Historical SocietyCathedral Square Park is a small urban Milwaukee County Park located at 520 E Wells St.Two women have been charged with hate crimes after allegedly punching and ripping off the hijabs of a group of Muslim women...
Working With Kids: A Life-Changing Experience
For the longest time, I thought that I would never be able to work with kids.There was something about the way that their personalities beamed that I felt like I didn’t have the space for.My awkwardness, fear of failure, impatience with myself, and...
