ISIS Is No Laughing Matter – Or Is It?
In this opinion piece for the Daily Beast, comedian and author Dean Obeidallah talks about the one weapon in Iraq that ISIS will never acquire, and that’s comedy. Dean makes the point that ISIS … [Read more...]
Muslim Masters Talk About Identity And Their Work
In this New York Times joint interview, Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Ayad Akhtar, indie filmmaker Musa Syeed, and memoirist and graphic novelist G. Willow Wilson talk about the “representation of … [Read more...]
Comedian Fights Extremism
British-Muslim comedian Humza Arshad has had the younger generation’s ear with his popular Youtube videos but is now helping fight extremism. As he says, “a lot of young kids were being brainwashed by … [Read more...]
In Lower Manhattan, Muslims Share Their Stories
With the goal of defying stereotypes, the open mic night at the Muslim Writer's Collective is where Muslims can not only share their stories but also be mentored in journalism, poetry and spoken word. … [Read more...]
Can Comedy Bring World Peace?
In the Funniest Person in the World competition, Laugh Factory owner Jamie Masad brings together disparate groups – such as Muslim and Jewish comics – for a laugh and hopefully, understanding. … [Read more...]
Barber to Hip-Hop Stars Turns to Islam
Known as the personal barber to Suge Knight, years ago Ronald Bilal was convicted of second-degree murder. As he says, “I went to prison and ran into Islam, and I haven't done anything since then that … [Read more...]
Hip-Hop and Islam
The new exhibition “Return of the Mecca: The Art of Islam and Hip-Hop” will be running in Los Angeles through November. An interview with the exhibition curator who talks about the relationship … [Read more...]
Hip and Observant, Yuna Is A Pop Star Like No Other
Known for being an observant Muslim who has terrific fashion sense, Malaysian born singer Yuna has become the poster-girl for ‘hijabsters’ -- hipsters who wear the hijab (religious head covering). … [Read more...]
Abu Dhabi Film Festival Enters Eighth Year
Daily Variety takes a look at this year's Abu Dhabi Film Festival, and the emerging film industry of the Arabian Gulf. … [Read more...]
Comedy Takes on Extremism in… Iraq!
They say comedy is the toughest gig in Hollywood. Turns out, satire is alive and well in of all places - Iraq. “State of Myths,” airing on Iraqi television, attempts to expose extremism – through puns … [Read more...]
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