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If asked whether Muslim-Americans should be treated fairly, most Americans would answer “yes.” However, America has had its struggles with racism, bigotry, prejudice, and discrimination in its history and it seems that Muslim-Americans are now on the receiving end of these hateful reactions. Continue Reading
Much of the industry of Islamophobia these days seems to operate based on a perceived existential threat to the American identity – the threat that somehow Americans may become “Islamicized” en masse and be brainwashed by Muslims either into converting to Islam or adopting Islamic viewpoints. Continue Reading
This is not to say that Islamophobia has not already cost a barrage of human lives. Continue Reading
As much as we welcome the recent revolutions in parts of the Arab world, we need to acknowledge an important fact: Revolutions are no fun. Although they are necessary at times in order to correct rampant tyranny and corruption, it’s better not to ever have to resort to them. Continue Reading
Engage Minnesota is proud to present the following short manual written by our very own Tamim Saidi for journalists who seek to be fair toward Muslims in their journalistic work.
Is It Me or Is It the Media?
Muslims in the Media: Some suggestions for fair-minded journalists
Before I walked into the senior center, I did not know what to expect. I never really interacted with the elderly much. I never got the chance to see my grandparents and most of the old people I encountered were usually my dad’s acquaintances. I would let my dad do the talking in those situations because I never felt like I had to interact with them. Continue Reading
New Year’s resolutions frequently seem to involve putting an end to an embarrassing aspect of one’s life. I am no exception and I have a long list of resolutions for many new years to come. I need to eat healthier, because it is embarrassing that I seem to consume more cheese than water. Continue Reading
My family and I will be going on vacation in a few weeks. But rather than looking forward to the trip, I’m actually nervous about navigating airport security. My anxiety has little to do with my fear of a terrorist attack mind you, although that remains a real concern. I’m mostly concerned with the intrusiveness we Muslims face when going through airports these days.
Twin Cities artist Kirsten Stephens wanted to give Muslims a chance to publicly speak out against terrorism, because people keep on saying that there’s not enough of that.
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The very mention of the word “mother” conjures up images of love, compassion, safety, serenity, and courage. I would like to write about a mother who, against great odds, is an epitome of courage and tenacity.
Valerie Shirley, a mother of four, received the 2010 Rose Phillips Award from the Courage Center this September at a ceremony at the Earle Brown Heritage Center. Continue Reading