For years, Muslims on television have been portrayed as villains, terrorists, and extremists. Now, a new generation of television is embracing the Muslim "good guy." But, how did this shift occur? Learn more at the link below! READ MORE (BBC) ...
Halal Metropolis
A new traveling installation, called "Halal Metropolis: Exploring Muslim Visibility in Detroit," aims to spotlight the culture and heritage of American Muslims in Michigan. According to its curator, Razi Jafri, the installation highlights the many ways in which Muslim Americans have touched the culture and everyday lives of the region and once you see the exhibition, it is difficult to ignore these details, saying, ”There’s signage, storefronts, things on menus, streetscapes. Once you start ...
“Tell Them, I Am”
A View of Religious Discrimination in America
A new survey by Pew Research indicates that Americans of all faiths recognize the presence of religious discrimination in the U.S., particularly against Muslims, and acknowledge that discrimination negatively impacts members of the Muslim community and other communities that experience discrimination. At Cordoba House, we believe that the best way to reduce discrimination is to get to know one another, to engage in interfaith work, and break down stereotypes that many people have about Islam and ...
Playing a Muslim American Hero
