Ismail Elfath: From Casablanca to FIFA Referee- Dreams Become Realities Ismail Elfath is a Moroccan-born American FIFA referee. Elfath is also a successful IT consultant, proud father, and a social activist. He was a featured panelist for the 68th Conference on World Affairs. He is ranked as one of the top MLS referees, and serves on the Advisory Board […]
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Roya Naderi works for the Karam Foundation, which is on a mission to build a better future for Syria by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid. Her studies serendipitously led her to Islamic studies, and her work now confirms her passion to serve refugee populations around the world. I
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Aber Kawas is a Palestinian-American community organizer from New York City. She holds a degree in Latin American studies from the City University of New York (CUNY). Aber has been an activist for many years working on issues such as police brutality to immigrant rights and is now the Youth Lead Organizer at the Arab American
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Human rights issues, no matter how taboo they may be, must be addressed through education, discourse, and dialogue. Kadi Doumbia, a survivior of Femal Gential Mutilation (FGM), shares her experience on the physical and psychological trauma of being violated as a child. She has now dedicated her life committed to advocacy and activism to end
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When Alaa Basatneh was six months old her parents moved from Syria to Chicago. Alaa went to school here, but always paid close attention to news from the Middle East. In 2010, what became known as “The Arab Spring” transformed the region, and Alaa watched closely. She was only 19 years old and living in
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Sofian Khan is the founder of Capital K Pictures— a New York-based production company focusing on documentary work. His shorts have appeared on PBS, The Documentary Channel, Fusion Network, The Atlantic and Huffington Post. He recently won best film in the 2015 Fusion Doc Challenge with his short ‘Timeshifters’. Here, he shares a profound personal
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Sarah Abukhdair is a 16 year-old Palestinian-American High School senior, born and raised in Orlando. Growing up she moved around a lot and went to about 8 different schools in the same town. She lives in Boston and loves to sing. This story is part of “American Muslims”, a photo series created by Carlos Khalil Guzman,
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The fight for human rights remains an intellectual battle. Maher Gabra narrates his journey as a promoter of civil and human rights in Egypt, eventually navigating his way to the United States. He discusses how freedom, pluralism, and democracy in America has further influenced his passion. This story was recorded in partnership with MALA and StoryCorps.
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There is a blurry line between ‘integrating’ and ‘adapting’ to a different culture. Fatima Omar describes how she carved out her own identity by sticking true to her own personal values and individuality. This story was recorded in partnership with MALA and StoryCorps. Learn more about “Muslim American Journeys” here. “My journey started here in
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Gabriel Jermaine Vanlandingham-Dunn is a dj, writer, and historian focusing on Africana Studies/ Ethnomusicology. In his candid story, he shares his perspective and journey as a black Muslim American during Ramadan. The original story was posted by Ishqr on Medium.com, and can be accessed here. It’s that time of year again. When Muslims around the
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