Sunday, January 27, 2019 marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a day to honor to memory of those who died in the Shoah and reflect on the enduring lessons of this tragic and deadly chapter of human history. At the link below, learn more about museums, memorials, and more around the U.S. that educate about the Holocaust.
Religious Diversity in America
Read this thoughtful and engaging op-ed, which argues that religious diversity is an important hallmark of the American experience.
Jefferson’s Vision For America
Read this excellent op-ed about why Thomas Jefferson’s pluralistic vision for America and his study of and knowledge about Islam still matter today, as he affirmed that religious liberty in the United States would belong to all people, regardless of their faiths.
A Muslim Christmas Story
Read this beautiful reflection in the New York Times on one Muslim family’s personal Christmas tradition, at this time of the year when, regardless of religion, we find time to reconnect with our families and our roots.
Meet Ms. Marvel: A Muslim Superhero
In this time of heightened anti-Muslim sentiment, Marvel has introduced a new Muslim superhero – Ms. Marvel. The character is a Pakistani-American girl who discovers she has shape-shifting abilities and uses those powers to fight crime. This character adds diversity to the Marvel universe and is proving to be quite popular; comics and trade paperbacks about the character are selling well, indicating that there is widespread interest about the character.
