(The Conversation) — Post 9/11, brown and sometimes Black Muslim characters were portrayed as ‘good’ only when aligned with US state power. Muslim filmmakers are trying to change that. Such depictions ...

(RNS) — American audiences have been glad to welcome Muslims to their media, but only if they fit into the audiences' ideas of what Muslim lives might be like. Two streamers show how to tell authentic ...

A documentary series that showcases a forgotten aspect of British society's history in the late 19th century, revealing numerous fascinating stories and overlooked pages from the early English Muslim ...

Tottenham defender Djed Spence is hoping to inspire others as a Muslim representing England. Spence has previously played for England at Under-21 level but was called up to the senior squad for the ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Tazeen M. Ali, Washington University in St. Louis (THE CONVERSATION) For over a ...

(RNS) — Seeing an actor perform salah — Muslim ritual prayer — on television is nothing new these days. But seeing someone who actually is Muslim uttering Muslim phrases or performing salah with a ...

Such depictions reinforce Orientalist stereotypes – a colonial worldview that treats cultures in the East as exotic, irrational or even dangerous. However, recent years have seen a noticeable increase ...