Islam
Muslim Women Crush Stereotypes on Their Way to the Rio Olympics
Muslim women are breaking through in the world of sports. In the Muslim world, particularly in the Middle East there is a very strict code of…
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Christianity
Religion in Netflix’s Most Watched Original Series, ‘Orange is the New Black’
Exploration of faith is a common theme in Netflix’s Orange is the New Black. Orange is the New Black is an American comedy-drama series. It is…
Islam
Fasting, Fencing, & Ramadan: Training for the Summer Olympics During the Holy Month
Muslim Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad trains for up to 7 hours a day with no food or water. Ibtihaj Muhammad is a nationally ranked American fencer. She…
Entertainment
Muslim Hip-Hop Group Dance to Sway Islamophobia
Female Muslim hip-hop group dances to battle misconceptions about Muslim women. Amirah Sackett, an American following the Islamic faith and a hip hop dancer with a…
Islam
MuslimGirl Teams Up with Teen Vogue to Dispel Misconceptions of Islam
MuslimGirl joined forces with Teen Vogue to tell what life is like for a Muslim girl in today’s society. MuslimGirl was launched by a high school…
Islam
Man Rips Off Woman’s Hijab Because “This is America!”
The man who ripped off a Muslim woman’s hijab on a Southwest Airlines flight in December 2015 will soon be sentenced. Gill Parker Payne, a 37-year…
Islam
Muslim Figure Skater Wants to Inspire Women Around the World
Figure skater Zahra Lari, who has her eyes set on the 2018 Olympics, hopes her story inspires all young women to reach for their dreams. Walt…
Islam
French Women’s Rights Minister and YSL Designer Says Labels Who Cater to Muslim Women Are Promoting “Enslavement”
Yves Saint Laurent co-founder asks big brands to make Muslim women more beautiful by giving them their freedom. Pierre Berge claims that he is not Islamophobic.…
Art
Muslim Makeup Artist Uses Hijab to Transform into Disney Characters and Superheroes
@queenofluna uses her makeup superpowers and hijab to morph into princesses and villains. Saraswati, a Malaysian makeup artist doesn’t let her hijab dictate style. Her skills…
Islam
Bernie Sanders Wins Big in Michigan with Muslim Population
Arab-American Muslim voters seal Bernie Sanders’ Michigan Primary victory. The Bernie Sanders win in the Michigan Primary Tuesday has sent media pundits and political commentators into…
Islam
Former Wheaton Professor Larycia Hawkins Gets New Gig in Virginia for Muslim Research
Larycia Hawkins will focus her research on the relationship between race and religion. Larycia Hawkins, who briefly became known for her seemingly controversial stance of wearing…
Islam
New Video Asks What It’s Like to Be a Muslim
Noor Wazwaz creates a video on what it’s like to be a Muslim. There is a certain sector of society who consider Muslims to be responsible…