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“Some men would laugh at me because I was crying.”By Gabriella Canal, Source: CHIME FOR CHANGE  “I had to close my eyes so that I wouldn’t see what they were doing to me, so that I wouldn’t feel…

Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is one of the most important holidays on the Islamic calendar.  Traditionally lasting three days, Eid is marked by joyous family gatherings,…

 MCR Desk:“How was your day today?” I asked my eight-year-old as we pulled out of his Islamic school.“It sucked! We didn’t get to go outside today because they’re soooo scared of the bombs in Paris. That’s so stupid!…

MUSLIM COMMUNITY REPORT: Council Member (District 27) Daneek Miller, Photo courtesy: City CouncilMUSLIM COMMUNITY REPORT:In support of the City Council Resolution 1230, Council Member Daneek Miller (District 27)…

MUSLIM COMMUNITY REPORT: Public Advocate Letitia James called on the federal government to provide emergency support for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), which is facing a massive backlog in naturalization…

By Rep. Grace Meng:Asian Americans have been the fastest growing demographic group in America for almost two decades. Unfortunately, Asian American representation, and depictions of their cultures, in media, pop culture,…

MUSLIM COMMUNITY REPORT: What do healthy eating programs, after-school physical activities, bullying prevention assemblies, and strong school wellness policies have in common? They are all supported by School Wellness Councils at hundreds…

MUSLIM COMMUNITY REPORT: Schools are distributing the High School Application this week! Applicants have until December 1 to complete the application with 12 program choices and submit it to your school counselor.Now that you have the…

Muslim Advocates, in partnership with the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, invites all to join their upcoming seminar on October 15, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.This event,…

Muslim Community Report, Brooklyn: On temporary leave from service of Brooklyn District Attorney Ken Thompson on his health issues, City Mayor Bill de Blassio, in a press statement, has wished him all the best with…

By Hannah Allam: Election Day is coming soon, and Rashida Tlaib is making sure her two sons understand what a watershed event this could be for American Muslims like them. The political climate is ugly, she warns, and the rhetoric is…