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“Islamophobia Creates Growth in Muslim Self-Defense Classes”
From Pacific Standard Magazine On an early morning last summer, Ajeyo Yusuf got the fright of his life. “I get a little bit jittery when I talk about this,” he says, recalling the incident. That morning, the 26-year-old from Bangladesh … Continue reading
MAGAZINE: “The Muslims Who Want to Save Octopuses”
From The Atlantic ZANZIBAR—Ivory pirates, slave traders, and naturalists alike have long sought out the Zanzibar archipelago, a biodiverse group of islands lying off the coast of Tanzania in East Africa. One of these islands, Misali, is surrounded by a … Continue reading
“NYC Muslim Firefighter Bullied Because of His Faith”
From New York Post The city Department of Investigation has taken over a probe into a Muslim firefighter’s claims that he was bullied and harassed at his Brooklyn firehouse, The Post has learned. The fate of at least two captains, four … Continue reading
“Muslim Millennials Struggle to Find Matrimonial Matches”
From Washington Post By Abigail Hauslohner ANAHEIM, Calif. — Osman Aslam has tried the apps. On Minder, he wrote he enjoys hiking, going on long drives and spending time with his family. On Muzmatch, another option for Muslim singles, he described his ideal … Continue reading
“NYPD Pays $180,000 to 3 Muslims Forced to Remove Hijabs”
From New York Daily News New York City will pay a total of $180,000 to three Muslim women who were forced to take off their hijabs for mug shots, the Daily News has learned. Settlements in the three cases were … Continue reading
“Latinos & Muslims Bond Over Taco Trucks @ Mosques”
From National Public Radio by Gustavo Arellano The connection between Middle Eastern and Mexican food goes all the way back to the Moors, and is well-known in culinary circles. Al pastor tacos are just a pork version of the shawarma … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Watch Toyota Interfaith Super Bowl Commercial”
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FASHION NEWS: “Macy’s Launching Hijab-Friendly Clothing Line”
From Huffington Post by Rowaida Abdelaziz For the first time, a major U.S. retailer is launching a hijab-friendly collection in collaboration with an Islamic fashion brand. Macy’s has partnered with Verona Collection, an Islamic boutique, and plans to exclusively carry Verona products … Continue reading
VIDEO: “A Priest, Imam & Rabbi Walk Into A Dallas Church”
From Dallas Magazine At an interfaith panel discussion, three North Texas religious leaders promoted understanding and dialogue among Muslims, Jews, and Christians. by Amina Khan Amid a vexed political and social climate, three religious leaders in North Texas—a priest, an … Continue reading
VIDEO: “TV Commercial Features Pro-Muslim Message”
Stories like the people of Victoria, Texas who banded together after their mosque was burned down by a prejudiced arsonist. The town’s synagogue and churches opened their doors to the Muslim community, gathered for an interfaith prayer service, and collected … Continue reading
