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“Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class” on Vimeo

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“Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class” on Vimeo. AVACGIS Guest Lecture Series with Hussein Rashid, on "Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class", moderated by Jennifer Victor (George Mason University) | November 10, 2020: islamicstudiescenter.gmu.edu/events/11587 "Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class" from Ali Vural Ak Center for Global…Continue reading“Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class” on Vimeo

Events

Islamic Studies Center | Events: Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class

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Islamic Studies Center | Events: Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class. Historically, the United States has defined itself in opposition to groups and ideas, from monarchies to poor people. The 2020 election has strong historical echoes with how the country defined itself at its founding, against Muslims and against…Continue readingIslamic Studies Center | Events: Making the US: Muslims, Race, and Class

Books

Muslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press

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Muslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press. Muslims in the Movies provides a series of essays that explore the portrayal and reception of Muslims in Euro-American film, transnational productions, and global national cinemas. The volume brings together a group of internationally recognized experts to introduce Muslims…Continue readingMuslims in the Movies — Kristian Petersen | Harvard University Press

Media Appearances

As Ismailis, We Should all Care about Climate Change. | IsmailisRiseUp

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As Ismailis, We Should all Care about Climate Change. | IsmailisRiseUp. Our generation is faced with a daunting task: stop climate change. But how? Dr. Rashid, who has witnessed his home city of New York transition from a sub-temperate to a sub-tropical climate in his lifetime, explains that it is…Continue readingAs Ismailis, We Should all Care about Climate Change. | IsmailisRiseUp

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Sept. 4, 2020: Re-Imagining #Muharram & Shi’a Resistance: Practicing Freedom

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Equality Labs is hosting weekly sessions for the next four weeks on Re-Imagining Muharram & Shi'a Resistance. I'll be speaking during the second week on Practicing Freedom, with an amazing group of panelists, including Sharmin Hossain, Kayla Renée Wheeler, and Hoda Khatebi, with music by Arooj Aftab. You can register for any,…Continue readingSept. 4, 2020: Re-Imagining #Muharram & Shi’a Resistance: Practicing Freedom