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19 February 2025
South African President Condemns Killing of Gay Imam as Investigations Unfold
There are speculations that Mushin Hendricks, the world’s first openly gay imam, was a victim of a hate crime.
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24 May 2020
#BlackOutEid: Young Black Muslims Shine as They Celebrate Eid
Young Black Muslims have found creative ways to celebrate community and share their best Eid looks, even as they #StayAtHome.
Film + TV
21 May 2020
Zainab Johnson is Creating Unapologetic Comedy
The standup comedian, actor and podcast host talks about growing up a Black, Muslim woman in New York and what it's like fasting for Ramadan in a COVID-19 world.
Film + TV
18 May 2020
Mamadou Dia on His Stunning Film 'Baamum Nafi'
The film is a piercing look at religious extremism in West Africa with shades of Trump's America.
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12 August 2019
Here are Some of the Incredible Looks from the 2019 Eid al-Adha Edition of #BlackOutEid
Young Black Muslims showed out once again for #BlackOutEid.
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04 December 2018
Meet the Women Championing South Africa's Black Muslim Pride
There's a new movement of Black Muslims in South Africa asserting their Africanness within the context of their religion.
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07 March 2018
4 Artists Preserving Santería, Kumina & Yoruba Religion Through Their Music
Acts like Ibeyi, Daymé Arocena, Zara McFarlane and Sibusile Xaba are creating spaces for spirituality and religion in their songs.
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