Following the end to the presidential election, listen to this inspiring song of unity by musician and activist, Stephan Said.
“Let’s end the hate…”
On February 10, 2015, Suzanne Barakat’s brother Deah, her sister-in-law Yusor, and Yusor’s sister Razan were murdered by their neighbor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In this powerful TED Talk, Barakat calls on us to speak up when we witness hateful bigotry and express our solidarity with those who face discrimination.
Watch (TED.com)
New Muslim Web Series Breaks Down Stereotypes
A new web series, The Secret Life of Muslims, aims to challenge and break down stereotypes and paint a fuller portrait of American Muslim life to “reveal the truth about American Muslims: fascinating careers, unexpected talents, and inspiring accomplishments.”
Read more (Huffington Post
Muslim Beauty Blogger New CoverGirl Brand Ambassador
CoverGirl recently announced its newest brand ambassador: Muslim American beauty blogger, Nura Afia! CoverGirl has never shied away from diversity in its promotions and advertising, and prides itself in celebrating all types of beauty in its campaigns.
Read more (Huffington Post)
Muslim and Middle Eastern Fashion on the Rise
The Muslim and Middle Eastern fashion scene is growing quickly and becoming part of more mainstream fashion events. In September, Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history with a catwalk show at New York Fashion Week in which every model wore hijabs in ivory, peach and gray silk. According to Hasibuan, her work and the work of other Muslim designers have the potential to help shape identity and build bridges between cultures, saying, “I believe fashion is one of the outlets in which we can start that cultural shift in today’s society to normalize the hijab in America and other parts of the West, so as to break down stereotypes and demystify misconceptions.”
Read more (New York Times)
