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American Muslims find political voice as U.S. electorate embraces diversity, inclusion
American Muslims are just one percent of the U.S. population, but they make up 10 percent of the medical practitioners. One of the greatest medical minds in recent history was late Dr. Ayub Ommaya, an illustrious...November 14, 2018 897 0 -
Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar are first American Muslim women elected to Congress
In a momentous moment for American Muslims, voters elected two women –Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar – to U.S. Congress as Democrats took the House of Representatives in the intensely fought 2018 midterm polls. The victories...November 7, 2018 1656 2 -
A greeting in Arabic and ‘First Baby’ connect a divided world
This year’s gathering of world leaders at the United Nations in New York was marked by several “firsts”, distinguishing it from some of the previous annual sessions of the United Nations General Assembly. New Zealand’s “First...October 13, 2018 992 0 -
Nikki Haley resigns as U.S. Ambassador to UN
In an unexpected development, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has resigned from her position and President Donald Trump has accepted her decision. Haley, a former governor of South Carolina, led the Trump Administration’s...October 9, 2018 928 0 -
Interfaith leaders honor Virginia Parents of the Year
The 25th Annual Parents’ Day Alliance of Virginia honored Bishop & Mrs. Tyrone & Valarie Allen (Herndon) and Mr. & Mrs. Ravi & Shashi Chopra (Fairfax Station) as “Virginia Parents’ of the Year, 2018. Mr. &...July 18, 2018 945 0 -
The French victory shows how immigrants enrich nations
Image: Screenshot/FIFA Channel video The image of the French team celebrating their glorious world cup victory represents the best of sporting spirit and enthusiasm for competition. But the 2018 French team is no ordinary outfit. It...July 16, 2018 1480 0 -
Iftar with social service celebration at NOVA Family Church Learning Center
A diverse mix of cultures and faiths came together to celebrate Ramadan and the Blessing Ceremony during an interfaith Iftar dinner Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the NOVA Family Church Learning Center in Fairfax, VA. The event...June 14, 2018 1969 0 -
What do some of the most admired people in the world have in common?
Murals dedicated to Malala Yousafzai in Rome, Image Credit: Nicholas Gemini/Wikimedia Commons YouGov, a data analytic and research firm, has released its latest list of the most admired men and women around the world – a...April 12, 2018 1180 0 -
Maryland has four of the 10 most culturally diverse places
Photo: A team of volunteers from diverse communities come together at Gaithersburg’s acclaimed organization MCMF Maryland boasts of four of the nation’s top ten most culturally diverse places, more than any other state including richly colorful...February 14, 2018 1393 0 -
A celebration of diversity in Virginia
Atif Qarni, Virginia’s new secretary education Photo: Views and News Home to thriving diverse communities, Virginia took an important step this month to emphasize what America stands to benefit from – inclusiveness, pluralism and celebration of...January 13, 2018 1851 1
