A new study called "Muslims for American Progress Project" seeks to broaden public perception of American Muslims and break down stereotypes. The study, conducted by Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, reports on the positive contributions Muslim Americans make to American society, focusing on eight key areas: medicine; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM); civics and democracy; philanthropy and nonprofit; education; economics; arts and entertainment; and sports. ...
Nike Promotes Diversity with New Sports Hijab
Nike has taken a step to make sports more inclusive by coming out with its first "sports hijab!" The ad campaign for the new hijab features Muslim women athletes, including American Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad. According to Muhammad, "It really sunk in how much my previous hijab was hindering my performance when I tried the Nike Pro Hijab... Suddenly, I could hear, I wasn't as hot and it felt like my body was able to cool itself down better and faster." At Cordoba House, we believe that ...
America Has an Imam Shortage
This piece in Politico explores the shortage of trained imams in the United States, and the urgent need for more qualified Muslim spiritual leaders. This is a concern Cordoba House takes seriously. With our Muslim Leadership Training Program (MLTP), we are attempting to train the next generation of Muslims to become qualified and forward-thinking spiritual leaders in their local communities. READ MORE (Politico) ...
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Muslims and Jews Should Fight Bigotry Together
In this time of heightened bigotry, the U.S. Muslim and Jewish communities must come together to fight hatred side-by-side, as Islamophobia and anti-Semitism have a shared history, as well as shared expressions in the U.S. context. Read this article exploring this idea in The Jewish Chronicle at the link below. READ MORE (The Jewish Chronicle) ...
