There are about 3.5 million Muslims living in the United States. The vast majority are from South and Central Asia. While many see America as the "land of the free," some say the current political climate has made it difficult to be Muslim in America. In an effort to increase cultural understanding, the Smithsonian recently curated a group of artists and gave them a stage to make their Muslim American identities visible through a performance titled "Now You See Us." WATCH (Voice of America) ...
Muslim Moms make Moon-Shaped Ramadan Trees… and They’re a Hit!
A group of Muslim moms in Dearborn, Michigan have hit on a novel idea: moon-shaped trees for Ramadan. The decorative trees are meant to help children—and adults alike—get into a festive mood during Ramadan. And, the trees are selling quickly, with orders coming in from across the country! READ MORE (Detroit Free Press) ...
The Roots, Causes, and Consequences of Islamophobia
As the fight against Islamophobia is becoming a mainstream social justice issue, read this engaging interview on Vox.com with Khaled Beydoun, a law professor and the author of a new book called American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear, about the roots, causes, and consequences of anti-Muslim bigotry in the U.S., as well as the possible positive outcomes of bringing the fight against Islamophobia into mainstream discourse. READ MORE (Vox) ...
Introducing a New Muslim Streetwear Line
Seek Refuge Co. is a new streetwear brand for—and by—Muslim women. The line features trendy, edgy designs with younger, fashion-conscious women in mind. The clothing line's founder, Shazia Ijaz, says she was inspired to start her own label because many other Muslim fashion brands did not match her style, saying, "The modest fashion industry didn't have anything that was speaking to the fashion-forward and edgy Muslim girl." And, beyond just filling a style void, Ijaz's company ...
New Series Looks to Break Down Media Stereotypes of American Muslims
Yumna Khan and Nida Chowdhry, founders of Stranger Magic Productions, are working on a new series about a Muslim American family that seeks to break down media stereotypes about Muslims. The series, called "Unfair & Ugly," centers around the lives of South Asian siblings, Sana and Haaris, and is among the first of its kind to prominently feature a Muslim American family. When asked how the show can help combat and address issues such as Islamophobia, racism, and hate, Chowdhry says, "Most ...
