Sadaf Jaffer is New Jersey’s very first mayor of South Asian origin. A Muslim and daughter of Pakistani immigrants, Jaffer was inspired to run for office because she did not feel her political perspectives were being well-represented in her home city, and thought that she could offer a fresh ideas as a woman and ethnic and religious minority. She hopes that her election – and the election of other Muslim and South Asian candidates – will inspire others to get involved in politics, especially women, saying, “Our voices are valuable because we bring really important perspectives… We need to take our seat of power at the table.”
How Interfaith Work Can Save Lives
In this time of heightened political polarization and religious and ethnic bigotry, interfaith work is especially important and may, indeed, have the ability literally to save lives. Read more in this great op-ed on the crucial importance of interfaith understanding.
Understanding the Value of Interfaith Education
Listen to this great conversation about the value of interfaith education and knowledge and the importance of helping students build that interreligious and intercultural literacy.
New Museum Exhibition Showcases Muslim Cultures
A new exhibition for kids that focuses on Islam and Muslim cultures is coming to Philadelphia’s Please Touch Museum! Learn more about this fascinating show at the link below.
Islam’s Long History in America
Islam has a long history in the United States, with many of the country’s first Muslims arriving in North America as enslaved people. Learn more about this important history at the link below.
