By JUMMANAHEarlier this month, CEO of Victura Peter Tamte announced the return of the Iraq war military shooter game Six Days in Fallujah — a once-cancelled game that stirred a massive backlash and engendered controversy back in 2009. Mr. Tamte revealed in 2009 that the game aimed at narrating the stories of the U.S. Marines who…
By saniya aliIt’s 2021, and we’re all here to witness some Muslim representation in the American media. Three Muslim actors have received historic nominations for the 78th Golden Globes Award show, taking place on February 28, 2021. It’s the first time in history that three Muslim actors were all nominated in the same year. Personally, I have watched…
By JUMMANAHOn January 25th, news broke that former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, and Sundog Pictures founder Sam Branson were to adapt author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon’s The Daughters of Kobani: A Story of Rebellion, Courage, and Justice and make it a TV series. The Daughters of Kobani features the story of the…
By MG StaffBernie Sanders will forever be the one who got away, and he absolutely stole the show at the inauguration yesterday. Bernie was once again turned into a meme on social media yesterday, and the results did not fail to disappoint. Here are some of our faves. We were robbed. Everyone knows this uncle at the…
By MG StaffWatch Salma Hindy talk about how people pleasing may be hurting you more than you think.
By Katherine RundellWith so many Muslim podcasts out there, you’re sure to find one you love. Whether you’re seeking a deeper spiritual connection to the fundamental texts of Islam or you’re looking for practical and personalized advice for the modern Muslim, these podcasts have it all. Plug in! 1) Hijabi Diaries The first podcast on our list…
By sarahmohrWhile Islamic Arts are some of the oldest and most elaborate on Earth, over the last 10 years in the United States there has been a growing movement towards Islamic Arts in fine arts, ceramics, and textiles, including an array of fabulous museum exhibits that have garnered a substantial amount of praise in the news….
By MG StaffWatch this amazing video, where we learn about the first Muslims in America – Africans Americans. They discuss the weight of their identities on their shoulders, their hope for the future, and most importantly, their journey in this country as African-American Muslims.
By MG StaffPolitics – the most confusing thing ever? Not quite. Have you ever tried to explain the electoral college vote to someone? We found this video to explain it all by breaking it down. Hope it helps!
By MG StaffWhat does it mean to be an American Muslim? Have you encountered micro-aggressive comments or actions from others? Islamophobia spreads quickly. In fact, anti-Islamic bills have been passed in 15 states legislating hate on a conscious level toward Muslims. These bills give the green light for others to act out against Muslims, not thinking anything…
By Maram FaragGal Gadot, a former Israeli soldier who supports the state of Israel and Zionism, will be portraying Cleopatra, the Egyptian queen, in her new movie. There are many things that are wrong with this. Let’s start with Cleopatra’s heritage. Cleopatra was born in Egypt with her family origins in Macedonia, Greece. She ruled Egypt from…
By Noor MasrOn September 9, 2020, Cuties, a French coming-of-age comedy/drama film written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré in her feature directorial debut aired on Netflix. The film stars Fathia Youssouf, Médina El Aidi-Azouni, Esther Gohourou, Ilanah Cami-Goursolas and Maïmouna Gueye. The film follows an 11-year-old Sudanese Muslim girl who wishes to join a new dance troupe….
By sarahmohrWhile Islamic Arts have a glorious and illustrious history prior to present times, in the U.S., currently there is a growing attention to and vibrant movement of Muslim artists and Islamic Art. Part of this is the work being done at the Center for Religion and the Arts in Berkeley, California, where there is an…
By Zainab KhanAs kids grow up, there’s one thing that is universally beloved by virtually all of them: cartoons. Kids love cartoons, whether they’re watching Saturday morning cartoons or watching after school as a treat for completing homework. Back in the day, Islamic cartoons were both funny and informative. When we look at some of the most…
By Zainab KhanThe Netflix show Indian Matchmaking is under fire for all the wrong reasons, whether it be colorism, classism, caste-ism, or even the matchmaker’s own insensitive remarks evidencing –isms, something else is missing from the equation of representation. And despite the talk of all things wrong with the documentary, it is still ranked one of the…
