Photographer Carlos Khalil Guzman has undertaken an ambitions project: To document the diversity of the American Muslim community. For his new photo series, “Muslims of America,” Guzman traveled across the country—to all 50 states—to interview and photograph an array of Muslims from all walks of life and a wide variety of ethnic and national backgrounds. According to Guzman, he started this project because he was frustrated by the lack of diversity of representation of Muslims in mainstream media, saying “I wanted to be proactive about it… We need to find our own ways to educate people.”
Interfaith on the Menu
In this thoughtful podcast, Interfaith Youth Core speaks with Jeff Aeder and Stephen Kreisler of Kosher barbecue restaurant, Milt’s BBQ, about the central role food plays in engaging people across lines of faith, ethnicity, nationality, and more.
The Urgency of Interfaith Cooperation
Rabbi Arthur Schneier (pictured above) founded the New York-based Appeal of Conscience Foundation in 1965 to promote peace, reconciliation, and interreligious cooperation. Since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Rabbi Schneier and his foundation have brought together religious leaders from around the world to take a stand against terrorism and use their influence to stop violence and promote tolerance and understanding. In this interview for Vatican Radio, Rabbi Schneier discusses the urgency and need for interfaith cooperation and the challenges of this important work.
Master of the Islamic Art of Illumination
Read this beautiful profile of artist and Cordoba House community member, Behnaz Karjoo, a master of the Islamic art of illumination!
The Vitality of Diversity
Read this engaging and important reflection from OnBeing about the value of diversity to help us grow to be better, smarter, and more resilient people.