Sadia Reza is a Muslim teacher on Staten Island, the one borough of New York City that voted heavily in favor of President Trump in the 2016 election. In this engaging and important piece, Ms. Reza reflects on her Muslim identity and her role as an educator during this time of heightened bigotry, saying that despite challenges, she is committed to her job and her role in shaping her students' minds and encouraging them to think broadly: "My purpose, more than anything, is to enable students to ...
A Month of Islamic Culture in Memphis
Muslims in Memphis, Tennessee celebrated Islamic culture with the third annual MusliMEMfest. The festival featured food, Islamic art, an exhibit about Islamic history in America, a bazaar with vendors, performances, and speakers, as well as a silent auction to benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. One of the main goals of the festival was to reach out to the local interfaith community to build bridges and strengthen bonds within their shared community. READ MORE (Local Memphis) ...
Introducing a New Muslim Streetwear Line
Seek Refuge Co. is a new streetwear brand for—and by—Muslim women. The line features trendy, edgy designs with younger, fashion-conscious women in mind. The clothing line's founder, Shazia Ijaz, says she was inspired to start her own label because many other Muslim fashion brands did not match her style, saying, "The modest fashion industry didn't have anything that was speaking to the fashion-forward and edgy Muslim girl." And, beyond just filling a style void, Ijaz's company ...
“Love Overcomes Hate”
No Matter the Faith, Kids are Kids!
Whether Jewish, Christian, Muslim, or any other faith, kids are kids. Read about this children's interfaith initiative at a Jewish school in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the link below! At Cordoba House, we believe that interfaith work is essential for childhood learning and we have made it a fundamental part of our programs for children and youth. READ MORE (Jewish Chronicle) ...
