By JUMMANAHNetflix’s Egyptian/Swiss/American hit star Yasmina El-Abd has made a major comeback with her new role as Princess Safiya in the newly-aired HBO Max series Theodosia. El-Abd has been in the entertainment industry since the age of nine; she’s appeared in commercials, music videos, and musicals. She was also a TV presenter for National Geographic Kids…
By Evette JahangiriThe second season of Euphoria came to an explosive end, leaving viewers with a mixed bag of emotions. While we were introduced to a variety of new characters this season, we also got to see the return of some of our favorites. Among them, we saw the return of Ali, Rue’s sponsor and mentor in rehab. Ali…
By Zeinab Fakih“DUNE” is a highly anticipated film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. It is set to release on October 22, 2021. And anyone who is a fan of Timothee Chalamet is probably going to see it — whether or not they like Sci-Fi/Fantasy in the first place. Recently, the official YouTube…
By MG StaffIn this talk, Nastesho Ulow takes on the image of the so-called “oppressed Muslim woman that is so prevalent in the media. She talks about how this misrepresentation, especially of Muslim women, leads to prejudice and provides solutions to utilize in our daily lives so we aren’t influenced by fake news. Watch above.
By Noelle OuafeghaThe year is 2020, and although changes are happening, why are they happening so slowly? When you watch a show or a movie, listen to music or view fashion, what is one thing that you notice? There are few people of different cultures, races, religions, and sizes. I am just one of the many Muslim…
By Nada MousaIt’s 2020, and Muslim women can be found representing states at the federal level, serving as CEOs of major companies, and taking the art world by storm. One would think that such public prominence would improve how Muslim women are perceived and represented. Sadly, that has not been the case. It would seem that certain…
By MG StaffToday, Sunday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day. In honor of International Women’s Day, we thought we’d share one of our favorite TED Talks led by a woman. In this TED Talk, Patty Rodriguez talks about why it’s important for our children to see role models that look like them. While some may scoff at…
By Mariam TanvirWhat does Barbie’s first launch of 2020 mean? White girl, white girl, white girl, white girl….Black girl tucked away on the corner of a shelf. These were my options when my mom told me I could pick out a Barbie doll when I was a child. Tiny waisted with an impressive chest size. Even at…
By Lana M. WaheedSo, we know the battle for representation is a fierce one. The seemingly simple request that Muslim women (or any people of color) be the ones to tell their own stories to lend some semblance of authenticity to our narratives has somehow brought on more confusion than I can explain. Muslim women tell their own…
By Lana M. WaheedYou’ve all heard of it. “The Messiah” is making waves as one of the best TV shows in a minute, and Netflix is laughing all the way to the bank. Truthfully, the premise even sounds remotely interesting. However, underneath the intriguing storyline lies dangerous subtext, and an unacceptable vilification of Muslims. Now, we’re no spring…
By GameelahHi there! You may recognize me. I’m a Muslim woman, who also happens to be American. I’m also Arab, and I have something to say about the recent spate of American-based television shows that pretend to understand my culture. They have triggered debate after debate, and an Emmy win that we did NOT see coming….
By Amani SalahudeenMs. Marvel and a rising superhero named Amulet team up for the first time. But that’s not the only reason we’re super stoked for this partnership. We are thrilled, because this newest member of the Marvel universe is an Arab American from Dearborn, Michigan! In the newest edition of “Magnificent Ms. Marvel #13,” readers will…
By Amani SalahudeenFor the first time ever, the name “Muhammad” has made it to the list of top 10 baby names in the U.S., according to parenting website, “BabyCenter.” Say whaaat?! The name attributed to our beloved Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him); the name bestowed on so many of our brothers in homage to the man considered…
By Lana M. WaheedIn this enlightening talk, Jon M. Chu, the director of surprise super hit “Crazy Rich Asians,” talks about the journey that led to his career as one of the most talked about directors in Hollywood, as well as the unexpected and unplanned moments that ensured Chu saw himself and his family as “a normal family…
By Amani SalahudeenFrom the very beginning, S.K. Ali exploded onto the literary scene with the flair and determination of a woman with much to teach us. After earning a degree in Creative Writing at York University in Canada, Ali released her first novel, “Saints and Misfits.” It was instantly featured as a “Best Teen Novel in 2017”…
