Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
Sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is a self-described “proud Muslim” and this summer will make history as the first hijab-wearing American athlete to compete in the Olympics for the U.S. fencing team. In … [Read more...]
Last June, the Quebec government banned schoolteachers, police officers, prosecutors and other public sector employees from wearing religious symbols while at work which applies directly to Muslim … [Read more...]
Later this month, Japanese magnate Uniqlo is releasing a line of modest fashion -- including “streamlined dresses, breezy culottes, and light tunics” as well as muted color hijabs -- in American … [Read more...]
Collecting stories from women of religions around the world (including Muslim, Amish, and Hindu), scholar Dr Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi's new paper explores the “perceptions of the veil." … [Read more...]
Author Shelina Janmohamed talks about the new confident (and chic) generation of “badass” Muslim young women. … [Read more...]
In New Jersey, a Muslim student, Abrar Shahin, wins “best-dressed” at Clifton High School. “There are always cheerleaders who win and popular girls, so I was very surprised it was me, being a hijabi,” … [Read more...]
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...]
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) Syrian Refugee … [Read more...]
Per the Washington Post: The European Court of Justice ruled Tuesday that employers can prohibit the Muslim headscarf in the workplace. Although nonbinding, the decision sets an important precedent … [Read more...]
According to the 2010 U.S. Religion Census, more Muslims live in Texas than in any other state. In this radio segment, a look at a Muslim teen girl from Texas who has recently decided to wear the … [Read more...]
