Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
There's a new rise of Palestinian cookbooks on the market with the New York Times making the point that "authors and chefs are arguing for their place at the table — to chronicle recipes, safeguard … [Read more...]
For 45 years, Peter Sanders has captured the Muslim world in powerful photographs which, in his words, reflect “a rich traditional civilization filled with warmth, humanity and compassion.” In this … [Read more...]
Since early July, Muslims from around the world have been arriving in Saudi Arabia for hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Every Muslim is expected to make the journey at least once in their … [Read more...]
Move over the Bechdel Test, enter The Riz Test. Named after activist, musician and actor Riz Ahmed, the Riz Test is designed to measure Muslim representation in film and television using a "simple … [Read more...]
In this op-ed for Allure, fashion journalist Fareeha Molvi writes about the current movement of embracing the Muslim identity in fashion, noting that Muslim-American activist Linda Sarsour opened Mara … [Read more...]
Scientists say that the Middle East is “particularly vulnerable” to climate change due to one major factor – water. Vice News reports that, “within the last seven years, the region has lost enough … [Read more...]
The Guardian reports: A survey conducted by the Associated Press revealed that while the majority of Muslims interviewed voted for the president-elect, 35% said they voted for Trump. That … [Read more...]
On the evening of January 28, 2017, immigration attorney Hassan Ahmad headed to Dulles International Airport in Virginia. It was the day after Trump announced his travel ban against immigrants and … [Read more...]
Nebraska has led the nation in resettling the most refugees per capita, according to Pew Research. Between October 2015 and September 2016, the state welcomed 1,441 refugees, or 76 per 100,000 … [Read more...]
"I'm trying to make the Palestinian Olympic team to run the 100 meters," Mohammed al-Khatib told NBC News as he warmed up for a race in Houston, Texas. "I never dreamed of training here [in Houston] … [Read more...]
