Tag Archives: muslims

Lowes Pulls Ads From TLC’s All-American Muslim

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Edward

TLC’s All-American Muslim profiles several Michigan Muslim families as normal people with everyday issues and triumphs. It has been generally well received by the public and critics, which I see this as a real positive sign that we are making … Continue reading →

Posted in Discrimination, Entertainment, Family, Lifestyles, Religion, TV | Tagged all-american muslim, asian americans, asians, bigotry, florida family association, Islam, lowe's, muslims, prejudice, stereotype, terrorism | 7 Comments

American Muslims: The Forgotten Victims of 9/11

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Edward

As most of you may know, this year’s 9/11 marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic attacks on the World Trade Centers and the Pentagon that has resulted in the deaths of 2,973 Americans and forever changed the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination | Tagged 9/11, american muslims, asian american literary review, george w. bush, hate crimes, hatred, Iraq, Iraq war, muslims, world trade center | 6 Comments

Fight Breaks Out Between Muslims & NY Police Over Hijabs

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Edward

August 31st marked the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. For those who know the ordeal and discipline one must go through with Ramadan, it is clear to say that Eid al-Fitr is a joyous occasion worth celebrating. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination | Tagged asians, Discrimination, hijabs, Islam, islamophobia, muslims, New York | 9 Comments

A Call to Action on Peter King’s Hearing on Radical Islam

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Edward

On March 10th, 2011, Representative (Republican – NY) Peter King and the Homeland Security Committee held a hearing on domestic radicalization, which took place in Washington, D.C. However in this hearing, Peter King targeted only Muslim Americans as he accused … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Discrimination, Politics | Tagged ignorance, Islam, JACL, mike honda, muslims, peter king, stereotypes, terrorism, This is what Jihad looks like, zuhdi jasser | 2 Comments

The Working APA Actor: Bobby Naderi

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Edward

The Working APA Actor is a bi-monthly interview of Asian Pacific Islander American actors in the entertainment world, whether it be theater, film, television, or commercials. It is an inside look at these actors exploring their passion in their craft … Continue reading →

Posted in 8Questions, Entertainment, The Working APA Actor | Tagged asians, bobby naderi, cinema, eyad zahra, film, muslims, punk muslims, religion, taqwacores | Leave a comment