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. READ MORE (Voice of America) ...
The Sikh Community Stands in Support of Muslims
Members of the Sikh community have endured prejudice, hate, and even violence due to being mistaken for Muslims. In this engaging op-ed Sikh activist and educator, Simran Jeet Singh, explores why, despite these challenges, Sikhs continue to stand alongside Muslims as strong interfaith allies. READ MORE (Religion News Service) ...
Headscarves, Hoops, and Victories
The Salam Stars is an all-girls basketball team from Milwaukee, Wisconsin who are not only crushing stereotypes about Muslim Americans and Muslim women, they are also crushing their competition and racking up one win after another. Learn more about this team at the link below! READ MORE (Clarion Ledger) ...
A Muslim Christmas Story
School/Theater Partnership Tackles Important Themes
Students from Calgary Islamic School's Omar Bin Al-Khattab campus are uniting with Trickster Theatre, a local theater company, to tackle such crucial topics as Islamophobia, identity, stereotypes, and the history of Muslims in Canada. The partnership is a first for both the school and the theater company, but the results are a series of important performances that challenge pre-conceptions about Muslims and also helped the students develop new skills. READ MORE (CBC) ...
