Religious Walking Tour Maps Out The History Of Muslims In New York City
As she leads free walking tours through Harlem, Katie Merriman highlights the ways in which the history of Muslims is part of the history of New York City.
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The Ramadan Podcast Where Muslims Take It Up A Notch From 'Islam 101'
In the KPCC podcast "Tell Them, I Am," host and producer Misha Euceph aims to give Muslims a space to define their identities outside of stereotypes and broad generalizations.
Muslim Lawmakers Host Ramadan Feast At Capitol
The nonprofit Muslim Advocates, along with the three Muslims in Congress, held an iftar, the breaking of the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan at the U.S. Capitol on Monday night.
Turks Examine Their Muslim Devotion After Poll Says Faith Could Be Waning
Despite a rise in religious doctrine from the government, a recent survey shows a dip in the portion of people identifying as religious, compared with a poll in 2008.
Nigerian Army Cites Trump In Its Defense Of Killing Protesters
The U.S. president's words encouraging soldiers to open fire at rock-throwing migrants appeared in a tweet from Nigeria's military, which has reportedly shot at Shiite demonstrators.
Detroit's Rashida Tlaib Poised To Become First Muslim Woman In Congress
Tlaib, the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, won the Democratic nomination for former Rep. John Conyers' seat in the House. She'll be running unopposed in November and likely making history.
For Ramadan, More Muslims Shape Diets Around Physical And Mental Health
A growing number of Muslim food bloggers and dietitians say that fitness and spirituality go hand in hand, and are sharing tips to encourage mindfulness in food choices to keep from overindulging.
You Might Be Eating Halal Meat And Not Even Know It
As the U.S. Muslim population grows, so does demand for meat from animals slaughtered according to Islamic law. But some grocers don't use the halal label because of fears of an Islamophobic backlash.
Staging Muslims: Identity Angst In American Theater
Hammaad Chaudry's new play An Ordinary Muslim pushes against limited perceptions of Muslim-Americans, but it may be pushing against too much all at once.
Mosques Consider Sanctuary For Immigrants
A year ago, a Cincinnati mosque said it would be a sanctuary for asylum seekers — and backed out three weeks later. Now, mosques continue to explore ways to be involved in the sanctuary movement.