Resources on Muslims for the Entertainment Industry
The MOST Story Bank is a live archive of stories on the most current events, people and cultural perspectives of Muslims in America and around the world. With writers in mind, MOST carefully selects story-driven news from the most reputable published sources.
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...]
AT 27, Khadijah Safari converted to Islam and quit her job to get a black belt in Muay Thai kickboxing and self defense. Nearly ten years later, Mrs Safari still resides in a London suburb but now is … [Read more...]
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the girls basketball team at Salam School, a traditional Islamic school associated with the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, is having a stunning year. "A lot … [Read more...]
