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US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Ghazala Hashmi is first Muslim to win statewide office in Virginia

Ghazala Hashmi became the first Indian American and first Muslim elected to statewide office in Virginia as lieutenant governor.
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US politics
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Gay Republican John Reid loses Virginia lieutenant governor race after scandal-marred campaign

Ghazala Hashmi won the Virginia lieutenant governor race, defeating John Reid amid scandal; Hashmi becomes the first Muslim woman elected to statewide office.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
1 month ago

Muslim men have often been portrayed as 'terrorists' or 'fanatics' on TV shows, but Muslim-led storytelling is trying to change that narrative

Hollywood long portrayed Muslim men as terrorists or dangerous outsiders, but recent Muslim-led storytelling provides more complex, varied representations.
US politics
fromRNS
4 months ago

Mamdani's win unleashed a surge of Islamophobia - and showed how to beat it

Mamdani's primary win sparked a significant surge in Islamophobia, revealing challenges for Muslim Americans in politics.
New York City
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

On Saturday Night, I Witnessed an Act of Celebration I Could Barely Imagine

Ramy Youssef's tour merges humor and cultural identity, highlighted by the presence of Zohran Mamdani, celebrating impactful Muslim representation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

The Little Sister review a discerning drama of queer Muslim coming-of-age

Fatima navigates her complex queer identity and family expectations while discovering love and asserting autonomy in a richly emotional coming-of-age journey.
Film
Film
fromVulture
6 months ago

Alexander Siddig Answers Every Question We Have About Kingdom of Heaven

Kingdom of Heaven's portrayal of Muslim characters is rare and dignified compared to typical Hollywood narratives after 9/11.
NYC politics
fromVogue
6 months ago

In Cobble Hill, New Yorkers Show Up for the "Cool" Mayoral Candidate

Mamdani could become the first Muslim mayor of New York City, showcasing a major political milestone.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Playwright Asif Khan: When people think about theatre, they think white people and Shakespeare'

Asif Khan creates a play inspired by Muslim skateboarding sisters, celebrating friendship and diversity through the characters of Fatima and Salima.
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