Texas teacher not returning to work after making bin Laden remark to Muslim student in class

Texas teacher not returning to work after making bin Laden remark to Muslim student in class

By funkymonkey on from www.washingtonpost.com

A Texas school district says a teacher won’t return to work after being accused of mocking an American-born Muslim student by asking if she was grieving because her “uncle” had died, a reference to Osama bin Laden.
Two Muslim imams kicked off plane, ironically while on the way to a conference about Islamophobia

Two Muslim imams kicked off plane, ironically while on the way to a conference about Islamophobia

By Saladin on from www.dailymail.co.uk

Two Muslim religious leaders were asked to leave a commercial airliner in Memphis - and were told it was because the pilot refused to fly with them aboard.

Masudur Rahman and another imam had already been allowed to board their Delta Connection flight from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charlotte, North Carolina before they were asked to get off the plane.

Ironically, the two men were headed to a North American Imams conference discussing Islamophobia or fears of Islam and dis

Peter King wants to investigate any American Muslim who is not actively stopping terrorist plots

By Saladin on from www.thedailyshow.com

Peter King may have ties to the IRA, but he believes that Muslim Americans should be investigated for failing to denounce terrorist organizations.
Beyond clichéd plots, Muslim writers and actors hope to show own true stories to Hollywood

Beyond clichéd plots, Muslim writers and actors hope to show own true stories to Hollywood

By Saladin on from www.google.com

After years of watching Muslims portrayed as terrorists in mainstream TV and movies, an advocacy group hopes to change that image by grooming a crop of aspiring Muslim screenwriters who can bring their stories — and perspective — to Hollywood.

The Muslim Public Affairs Council is hosting a series of workshops taught by Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated veterans over the next month, an initiative that builds on the group's outreach for a more representative picture of Muslim-Americans on the s
'Journey Into America' Documentary explores life for Muslims in America

'Journey Into America' Documentary explores life for Muslims in America

By l0gikal on from www1.voanews.com

The documentary, 'Journey into America,' explores life for Muslims in the United States in the aftermath of the September 11 terror attacks.

A Wakeup Call

A Wakeup Call

By MuslimMatters on from muslimmatters.org

The American Muslim community has provided woeful substance to our young brothers and sisters; substance to feel that they are and can be legitimately Muslim here in America. That we have the infrastructure to provide to them the sacred knowledge they wish to learn. The results from this quietude on the part of the Muslim community in America for the past ten to twenty years, as my wife has put it, has been the development of a linguistic and cultural inferiority complex.
Muslim Sues NY Police for Job Bias

Muslim Sues NY Police for Job Bias

By IslamOnline on from www.islamonline.net

WASHINGTON – An American Muslim is suing the New York Police Department for barring him from joining the force because of his Arabic origin and Muslim faith, a case rights activists say symbolizes a surge in job discrimination since the 9/11.
How are American and Middle Eastern Muslims different in their beliefs or practices of faith?

How are American and Middle Eastern Muslims different in their beliefs or practices of faith?

By l0gikal on from www.helium.com

What is the difference between an American convert and a Muslim born to the religion? Tons and tons for sure.
“Osama Bin-Who?” Native Deen, and Why American Muslims Shouldn’t Play the Victim

“Osama Bin-Who?” Native Deen, and Why American Muslims Shouldn’t Play the Victim

By l0gikal on from www.religionwriter.com

A review of Native Deen's new album "Not Afraid to Stand Alone" by ReligionWriter

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