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VIDEO: “U.S. Muslim Newlyweds Drown on Honeymoon”
From NBC New York Two families are in disbelief and mourning after a newlywed couple from New York drowned while on their honeymoon off the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. The tragedy in paradise took place just four days … Continue reading
“Marvel Superhero is Pakistani-American Teenager”
From LA Times Before Sandra Saad was a superhero in a major Marvel property, the actress found herself in an unfortunate, potentially career-killing position for a young performer. She had to turn down acting opportunities. It’s crucial, says Saad, a … Continue reading
“Black Muslim Woman Named Minnesota Teacher of Year”
From TwinCities.com Qorsho Hassan is a fourth-grade teacher at Echo Park Elementary School in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District. “It means a lot,” Hassan said of the award. “It’s very validating.” Hassan, who has been teaching for eight years, credited … Continue reading
“Pakistani Woman Named Dean of MIT School of Science”
From MIT Astrophysicist Nergis Mavalvala has been named the new dean of MIT’s School of Science, effective Sept. 1. She will succeed Michael Sipser, who will return to the faculty as the Donner Professor of Mathematics, after six years of service. Mavalvala, … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Muslim Family of 5 Killed in Denver Arson”
From Voice of America Senegal’s president sent condolences Thursday after five members of a Senegalese family living in the U.S. died earlier this week when a fire swept through their home in Denver, Colorado. Police and fire officials are investigating … Continue reading
The Week Magazine: “The COVID Hajj”
From The Week by Arsalan Iftikhar | July 28, 2020 There are very few gatherings on the face of the Earth which capture more of the world’s imagination than the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Every year, over two million … Continue reading
“Black Female Muslim Comic Speaks Her Truth”
From Teen Vogue When Nadirah Pierre entered the world of Instagram, her natural ability to make people laugh was not a skill initially attributed to a future profession or a lane other Muslim girls who wear hijab could walkthrough. At 15, she … Continue reading
VIDEO: “ISIS Written on Muslim Woman’s Starbucks Drink”
From CNN A Muslim woman has filed a discrimination charge against Target after she said she received a drink from a Target Starbucks barista with “ISIS” written on the cup instead of her name at one of the retail corporation’s … Continue reading
“Pakistan Celebrates 1st Female Army Lt. General”
From Dawn Newspaper (Pakistan) In yet another milestone in her career, Major General Nigar Johar has become Pakistan’s first female officer to be promoted to the rank of lieutenant general, the military’s media wing said on Tuesday. In a tweet, … Continue reading
VIDEO: “Hijabi Muslim Girl Attacked on Vancouver Bus”
From CTV VANCOUVER — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in an alleged hate crime that targeted a Muslim teenager who was wearing a hijab on public transit. Authorities said the 17-year-old victim and her mother … Continue reading
