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.
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.
Interfaith Work and Promoting Human Rights
The G20 Summit took place last week in Buenos Aires, Argentina and the G20 Interfaith Forum was part of these proceedings. Read this engaging perspective on the role of interfaith dialogue and engaging with businesses in advancing human rights work.
Muslim Candidates in America
The 2018 Midterm elections saw more Muslim candidates than any previous American election. Learn more about these rising politicians, their views, and demographics at the link below.
Muslims at the Ballot Box
There are more Muslim candidates running for office across the United States in the 2018 midterm elections than ever before. These candidates hope to use their offices – if elected – to promote a more inclusive American vision. Learn more about these Muslim candidates and what motivated them to enter politics.
