Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
The 4th annual Muslim Day at the Oklahoma Capitol occurred last Monday. Supporters carried signs reading “Welcome Muslim Friends,” “We’re glad you’re here,” and “Good Morning Neighbor.” Evan Taylor, a … [Read more...]
In 2014, Nzinga Knight was the first contestant to wear a hijab in the fashion contest show “Project Runway,” and this year, the Brooklyn-based fashion designer is busy with a successful fashion line … [Read more...]
NPR reports that local politics across the country have seen an increase in Muslim candidates running for office. Nadeem Mazen is Massachusetts' first elected Muslim official, winning a city … [Read more...]
Latino immigrants in the U.S., here illegally, are under enormous pressure as ICE intensifies its efforts to detain and deport undocumented people. Since the election of Trump, Dallas has lead the … [Read more...]
We here at Muslims on Screen and Television (MOST) have crafted an 'in case you missed it' #ICYMI list of this past week's most timely and relevant stories from across the web: 1) An Ordinary … [Read more...]
Every year, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), one of the country’s oldest Muslim organizations, hosts about a dozen “matrimonial banquets” across the country. One participant described it … [Read more...]
Elizabeth Bucar is an associate professor of philosophy and religion at Northeastern University, and is also the author of Pious Fashion: How Muslim Women Dress. In this op-ed for the Atlantic, she … [Read more...]
A newly built avant-garde mosque in the heart of Tehran is causing some controversy within Iran's conservative establishment. According to the Associated Press, "The architects behind the Vali-e-Asr … [Read more...]
Reem Kassis new cookbook, The Palestinian Table, is as much a memoir as a collection of recipes. "These are recipes that have been in my family for generations," says Ms. Kassis. "When I first left … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia announced plans to host the country's first ever Fashion Week which will be held in the capital of Riyadh this spring. Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud announced the news at a recent … [Read more...]
