Since Muhammad Ali used his star power to promote egalitarian ideals, several American Muslim sportsmen have attempted to emulate his example to foster a message of peace. One of the most prominent examples in mainstream America today is legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabbar, who has been writing books and producing documentaries to oppose discrimination and exclusion and emphasize […]
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith as well as their places of worship since the 2016 Presidential election. In addition to Muslims, those swayed by […]
The 2016 Election cycle, which saw several candidates marginalize Muslims for their own political benefit & ratings, could prove to be a watershed moment in terms of promoting activism among American Muslims. While the election is long gone, it has created negative impressions about the community with manifestations, including some hate groups’ running smear campaigns […]
American Muslim Institution and the Sixth and I Theater in Washington D.C. will co-host an evening of fun and comedy with Hasan Minhaj of the Comedy Central fame on Saturday, May 20. Hasan Minhaj will be joined by Wajahat Ali, CNN contributor and journalist. The event, featuring the two rising stars of the American Muslim […]
An American Muslim couple received appreciation from the American media this month. Dr. Rafat Ansari, an oncologist and Dr. Zoreen Ansari, a family medicine physician, made an extraordinary gift of $ 15 million to Notre Dame University – one of the largest Catholic institutions of higher learning in the United States. The money will be devoted […]