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NEWS: “Iranian Woman Wins ‘Nobel Prize’ of Mathematics’
From Mother Jones Magazine On Wednesday, Maryam Mirzakhani became the first woman in 78 years to be awarded the prestigious Fields Medal, considered the highest honor in mathematics. She was selected for “stunning advances in the theory of Riemann surfaces … Continue reading
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NEWS: “Morgan Freeman Discusses Religion & Islamophobia”
From The Daily Beast The second season of The Story of God, which premieres Jan. 16, consists of three episodes following Freeman across the world as he speaks with members of various faiths, including a 9-year-old Minnesotan boy who Tibetan … Continue reading
SMITHSONIAN: “Statue of Liberty Was Originally A Muslim Woman”
From Smithsonian Magazine The United States has debated immigration since the country’s founding, and the Statue of Liberty—a potent symbol for immigrants—is often invoked as an argument for why we should usher in those who seek safety and opportunity with open arms. A little-known fact about … Continue reading
“Target Ad Featuring Muslim Woman Causes Controversy”
From The Daily Mail (UK) Department store chain Target has sparked a heated debate on social media after featuring a mother wearing a hijab in its back-to-school catalogue. On Wednesday, Facebook users shared photographs of the catalogue, which also featured … Continue reading
NEWS: “1 in 4 Students at Illinois Catholic College Are Muslim”
From Chicago Tribune Zainub Fiaz did her homework on Benedictine University before enrolling in the quiet institution in west suburban Lisle. She found out that its education major is rigorous and has affiliations with strong school districts in the area, … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Katy Perry Condemns Muslim Registry by Donald Trump”
Haru is an 89 year old American woman of Japanese heritage who grew up in Riverside, California. She recalls how her family was put on a registry and incarcerated in an internment camp where they were forced to remain for … Continue reading
PBS VIDEO: “Smithsonian Exhibit Shows Divine Art of Quran”
From PBS Newshour A major exhibition on the art of the Quran is being billed as the first of its kind in the U.S. Sixty-eight of the most important and exquisite Qurans ever produced are on view now at the … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Dear America: We Need More Muslims on Television”
From VOX Writer Reza Aslan thinks a Muslim Will and Grace could truly change American perceptions of Islam. Watch Video Below:
“Unknown Fire Completely Destroys Islamic Center in Texas”
From KEYE-TV LAKE TRAVIS, Texas — A building under construction by the Islamic Center of Lake Travis is expected to be a complete loss after a fire fully engulfed it overnight, said the Travis County Fire Marshal’s Office and Lake Travis … Continue reading
