Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
Zuhal Atmar, 35, is a feisty Kabul woman who has set up her own recycling plant where she processes 33 tons of garbage a week. She is the first woman in Afghanistan to have launched such a business, … [Read more...]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report which found that racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy-related deaths are indeed a tragic problem. African American … [Read more...]
"Hala" is the debut feature of writer-director Minhal Baig which not only recently premiered at the Sundance film festival but got acquired by Apple, making that the company’s first acquisition at the … [Read more...]
At this year's National Dog Show, Aliya Taylor, a former Philadelphia police officer, accomplished two firsts -- she introduced a new dog breed and is said to be one of the few Muslims participating … [Read more...]
Five years ago, Mu Delta Alpha, at the University of Texas at Dallas, made headlines when it became the nation's first 'Muslim-based' sorority. And today, Wichita State follows suit, welcoming Mu … [Read more...]
Khadijah Diggs declares that she is "Mother, Project Manager and a Triathlete." Her mission, she says, is to promote a positive image of Muslim women through sport. Ms. Diggs is currently ranked in … [Read more...]
Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park, Minnesota has announced a partnership with a local entrepreneur to create and sell hijabs in order to build a more inclusive space for patients and their … [Read more...]
Last week Ghazala Hashmi became the first Muslim woman elected to Virginia’s state Senate. As a former literature professor and community college administrator, she campaigned on issues such as … [Read more...]
Per CNBC: Former community college professor Ghazala Hashmi just became the first Muslim woman elected to Virginia’s state Senate. As a representative of the state’s 10th Senate District, Hashmi … [Read more...]
Dancer and choreographer Amirah Sackett says that she believes her "art and identity, as both Muslim and American, has the power to build bridges between communities fostering mutual understanding, … [Read more...]
