Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
Traditional Muslim dress—and the vague category of “headscarf”— strikes many westerners as a sign of male oppression and backwardness. Freedom is defined as heels and lipstick. But the phenomenon of … [Read more...]
In a twist that underscores technology’s ability to upend traditional romance, people are not just finding their match online, but also saying “I do” there. Although it is full of possibility, there … [Read more...]
A Muslim blogger talks about wearing clothing that covered her hijab this winter and the responses she got from strangers when they didn’t know her faith. … [Read more...]
For many Muslim women today, wearing the hijab is similar to styling your hair, and they are not afraid to experiment with unique looks and cultural differences. … [Read more...]
When a high school soccer referee prohibits a Muslim female player from wearing the hijab, the surprising response from the other players gives new meaning to the term "team-mates." … [Read more...]
Muslim author, Reza Aslan, finds unexpected fame after his Fox News interview. … [Read more...]
St. Paul, Minnesota's police force welcomes its first female Somalian Muslim officer to the department. … [Read more...]
A Muslim prisoner has gone all the way to the Supreme Court to appeal his religious right to grow a beard. The federal prison system and 39 states already allow it. … [Read more...]
The first Muslim woman has been elected to Australia’s parliament. An academic with a Pakistani background, Mehreen Faruqi plans to build bridges among minority communities. … [Read more...]
For the first time, Muslim and Jewish students at Emory University have collaborated in an interfaith art gala, to promote understanding and tolerance. “We want to serve as a model for other schools, … [Read more...]
