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Building Bridges and Breaking Down Barriers

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More than 50 people gathered at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme in Connecticut for an interfaith event named "Honest Conversations with Muslim Neighbors." The event, sponsored by Connecticut Council for Interreligious Understanding, Hartford Seminary, and the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut allowed attendees to ask questions about Islam. READ MORE (The Day) ... 

New Series Looks to Break Down Media Stereotypes of American Muslims

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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 ... 

Mosque Hosts Islam Open House

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It is great to see interfaith outreach like this across the country: A mosque in Athens, GA opens its doors to the local community to build friendships and break down stereotypes. At Cordoba House, we believe interfaith outreach is the cornerstone of peace-building. We are committed to bringing people together across lines of faith and we are proud to be part of this growing interfaith movement. READ MORE (Flagpole) ... 

Finding What Unites Us

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This Muslim nonprofit is Arizona is leading members of different faith communities to discover the values and ideas that unite them. The group and affiliate organizations take part in various charitable works, including providing aid to refugees, emphasizing that the desire to help others is one of the cornerstone values that brings them together across lines of faith. READ MORE (AZ Central) ... 

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