About the MOST Story Bank ...

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.

Women, World — September 11, 2014

Hijab at Work… Right or Liability?

Muslim women talk about the discrimination they face wearing the hijab at work. … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 10, 2014

The Photographer of This Image May Surprise You…

Meet the Saudi photographer of this glorious photo who happens to be – female! Manal Al-Dabbagh is Saudi Arabia’s first female sports lensman – um, lenswoman. … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 10, 2014

Little Known History, Muslims Saving Jews

In this Huffington Post piece, Executive Producer Alexander Kronemer talks about the little known history of the Muslim community who helped to save Jews during World War II. This gripping and … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 8, 2014

PBS To Air ‘Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story’

MOST’s sister company, Unity Productions Foundation, has produced “Enemy of the Reich: The Noor Inayat Khan Story” – a docu-drama about a female, British-Muslim spy during World War II. NPR … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 6, 2014

ISIS’ Kryptonite? Female Warriors

In this op-ed, journalist Anushay Hossain reminds us though Iraq is a depressing mess right now, there is great poetic justice concerning those directly fighting ISIS on the frontlines --- female … [Read more...]

Women, World — September 2, 2014

Malala Inspires Mother!

Inspired by her own daughter, the mother of education advocate Malala Yousafzai, has recently learned to read and write and even attends school daily. … [Read more...]

Faith, Women, World — August 25, 2014

Non-Muslim Women Wear Hijabs For Support

When an observant Muslim woman got viciously attacked in Sweden last year, women from all religions showed support by posting photos of themselves online wearing the hijab. … [Read more...]

Culture and Lifestyle, Women — August 24, 2014

Islamic Fashion Setting Trends

Fashion bloggers and designers are bringing covered hair and flowing designs to the forefront, inspired by Islamic fashion. A look at this movement -- … [Read more...]

Media & Entertainment, Sports, Women, World — August 24, 2014

Real (Muslim) Women Box

Meet Britain's first female Muslim boxer, Olympic hopeful Ambreen Sadiq, 20, and take a look at the play based on her life which is set to premiere at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival. … [Read more...]

Women, World — August 22, 2014

Kurdish Female Militia Doing ‘Man’s Job’

Who are the bad-ass Kurdish soldiers, out on the front lines in Iraq, fending off ISIS and helping the United States recapture the Mosul Dam? The Kurd’s 2nd Peshmerga Battalion, made up entirely of… … [Read more...]