Read this thoughtful op-ed about faith, nationality, patriotism, and identity by Madiha Shafqat, a junior at the University of Connecticut. Read more (Hartford Courant) ...
Survey of American Muslims Show a Young, Faithful, and Politically Engaged Population
A new survey from the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) about the political lives of American Muslims shows a growing population that is younger than their neighbors, religiously-minded, and actively engaged in politics, in particular issues of civil rights. The survey also shows how the American Muslim community has evolved in recent years, becoming more liberal in its political leanings. Read more (The Atlantic) ...
Don’t Know Muslims? These Seattle Women Invite You to Dinner
A new Seattle-based project, Eat with Muslims, aims to break down stereotypes and misconceptions one dinner party at at time. Fathia Absie, co-founder of Eat with Muslims, says she started the project to counter hateful anti-Muslim rhetoric, saying, "Nothing beats fear like face... Once you talk to someone, all the differences you think you have just melt away. And our commonality will start revealing itself." Read more (KUOW.org) ...
Combating Negative Images of Muslims with Photos
Getty Images has teamed up with MuslimGirl.com on a new photography project intending to counter negative portrayals of Muslims—in particular, Muslim women—with positive images. The photography collection, titled "Taking Back the Narrative," aims to represent Muslim women in a positive and contemporary light and fight back against common misconceptions of the Islamic community. Read more (Observer) ...
Vogue Magazine Celebrates Muslims in Special Feature on American Women
Vogue magazine is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year with a special feature on the lives and experiences of American women. The anniversary special, titled "American Women," will profile a community of Muslim women in Maryland. According to photojournalist Lynsey Addarrio, who shot the feature, "In my opinion, it's important for mainstream media to show that Muslims are Americans—and many Americans are Muslims—and I hope stories like this can dispel misconceptions." Read ...
