News briefs for week of July 6, 2009
This week, the horrific murder of “hijab martyr” Marwa el-Sherbini and mass protests in China over ethnic tensions between Uighur Muslims and Han Chinese after 184 are left dead.
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Photographer Derek Brown joins us
Derek Brown is one of Altmuslimah’s first featured photographers. Check back soon to see some of his awesome photography from the Muslim world. In the meanwhile, Derek will be exhibiting at Gallery H this Thursday.
Read MoreThe witness of Soraya M.
Respecting Muslims means recognizing, on a foundation of human dignity, the humanity—and thus also the diversity—among those who are followers of Islam. It does not mean agreeing with every single one of them on every issue, which would mean simultaneously accepting contradictions. The recently released film The Stoning of Soraya M. is a case in point.
Read MoreThe dos and don’ts of defending Muslim women
While the defense of the rights of Muslim women from all faiths and from all corners of the globe is laudable, it’s important to call non-Muslims out on their privileges and prejudices about Muslim women’s lives and manifestations of faith, and the arrogance in how they speak about and interact with Muslim women.
Read MoreNews briefs for week of June 29, 2009
This week, an American Muslim woman takes over US outreach to Muslim communities, the rise of the influence of jilbabs in Indonesia’s elections, and the Neda effect on the perceptions of Iranian women worldwide.
Read MoreTo read is to travel: The rise of the Muslim woman’s memoir
Muslim women’s memoirs often deal with what it means to be pulled between the polar forces of East and West, and whether it is possible to find balance in the midst of that cultural intersection. Complicating this is a delicate balance between challenging the Western representations of Muslim women and avoiding painting an overly romantic picture of the East.
Read MoreAltmuslimah wants your photos!
Altmuslimah has officially launched its photographic campaign – aimed at providing an alternative to the dominant media image of oppressed Muslim women and angry Muslim men.
Read MoreThe art of giving: Altmuslimah’s Painted Gala
On a beautiful summer afternoon in Moorestown, NJ on Sunday, June 28th, Altmuslimah held its Painted Gala, featuring a successful art auction with pieces donated from all over the world, a delicious meal, a fashion display, henna art, and live performances by The Kominas and sitar player Omar Waqar.
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