fromRNS1 month agoMamdani's win unleashed a surge of Islamophobia - and showed how to beat itMamdani's primary win sparked a significant surge in Islamophobia, revealing challenges for Muslim Americans in politics.
New York CityfromSlate Magazine1 month agoOn Saturday Night, I Witnessed an Act of Celebration I Could Barely ImagineRamy Youssef's tour merges humor and cultural identity, highlighted by the presence of Zohran Mamdani, celebrating impactful Muslim representation.
fromwww.theguardian.com3 months agoThe Little Sister review a discerning drama of queer Muslim coming-of-ageFatima navigates her complex queer identity and family expectations while discovering love and asserting autonomy in a richly emotional coming-of-age journey.Film
fromVulture3 months agoAlexander Siddig Answers Every Question We Have About Kingdom of HeavenKingdom of Heaven's portrayal of Muslim characters is rare and dignified compared to typical Hollywood narratives after 9/11.
NYC politicsfromVogue3 months agoIn Cobble Hill, New Yorkers Show Up for the "Cool" Mayoral CandidateMamdani could become the first Muslim mayor of New York City, showcasing a major political milestone.
fromwww.theguardian.com4 months agoPlaywright Asif Khan: When people think about theatre, they think white people and Shakespeare'Asif Khan creates a play inspired by Muslim skateboarding sisters, celebrating friendship and diversity through the characters of Fatima and Salima.