Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
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...]
“I was disqualified from something that I love to do because of something that I love,” 16 year-old Noor Abukaram passionately explains to the Washington Post. “Because of something that’s a part of … [Read more...]
Last year, Summer Yousif Bales, 21, was a senior at UC San Diego where she was co-captain of the UCSD women’s soccer team which went all the way to the NCAA Div. II Semifinals. Growing up in Temecula, … [Read more...]
The Toronto Raptors, in partnership with Nike, have introduced a new line of team-branded athletic hijabs. The team says that the inspiration for the apparel was for "those brave enough to change the … [Read more...]
Stylist magazine makes the point that the "the global excitement around the recent Women’s World Cup proves that the female game needs more coverage, investment and support. A record-breaking peak TV … [Read more...]
Jawahir Roble is the first female Muslim referee in British football. She is part of a nationwide initiative in the United Kingdom, sponsored by the English Football Association, with the purpose to … [Read more...]
Mohamed Salah joined the Liverpool football club in 2017, and during this time, has not shied away from displaying his Muslim faith both on the field and on his social media. The 26-year-old Egyptian … [Read more...]
Growing up in Sacramento with Egyptian immigrant parents, Noor Ahmed says she experienced the loss of friendships when she decided to wear the hijab at age 13. “Some people just said she’s not one of … [Read more...]
At 14-4, the Salam Stars, an all female (and all Muslim) high school basketball team has, according to the Washington Post, "entered this week’s sectionals still as underdogs but having showed that … [Read more...]
Earlier this month, xenophobic and anti-Muslim emails were leaked by the website SplinterNews.com from Joe Ricketts, billionaire and patriarch of the family that owns the Cubs. As a result, leaders … [Read more...]
