BBC News: Mother who was run over twice by attacker: ‘I thought I had died’
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The Guardian: Racism in Rotterdam: how a diverse city got infected with Islamophobia
As the Netherlands goes to the polls for its most controversial elections in decades, few would have expected this multicultural city to be hitting the headlines because of protest and unrest – yet that is exactly what is happening “Police were beating men and women with bats,” Jessy De Abreu says. “They hit people in […]
Continue reading →The Independent: The San Bernardino couple weren’t white, unlike most deadly US shooters, so of course they’re “terrorists”
The New York Post did not shy away from sprawling “MUSLIM KILLERS” on the front page – and this headline mirrors the popular belief that religion is the key motive for “Muslim” criminals It is the 336th day of 2015, and the San Bernardino shooting marks the 355th mass shooting in North America. Unlike most […]
Continue reading →The Independent: If you think Muslims are behind the latest bacon cancer warning, you’ll be terrified at what else we’re up to
Here are five Muslim conspiracy theories that are too ridiculous to be true – or are they? The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently revealed that processed meats, such as bacon and sausages, cause cancer. As many may know, eating pork is forbidden in Islam. And according to some Twitter users, this coincidence can only mean […]
Continue reading →BBC Three: Is Britain Racist? (Documentary)
Hanna and two other reporters went undercover to find out how much prejudice there is on the streets of Britain. Presented by Mona Chalabi. You can watch the full documentary here.
Continue reading →The Independent: Don’t stand with Ahmed if you’re not prepared to support all marginalised Muslim children
If you’ve been outraged by the teenager’s arrest, then don’t forget that the UK has plenty of its own Muslim children who suffer from Islamophobia With his NASA T-shirt and thick-framed glasses, the image of the 14-year-old schoolboy Ahmed Mohamed being escorted out of his classroom in handcuffs has broken millions of hearts all over […]
Continue reading →The Muslim News: Unjust Treatment at Airports Happens Because Muslims Don’t Speak Out
Over a month ago, a security officer reduced me to tears at Heathrow airport when I was stopped under Schedule 7 of Terrorism Act 2000. In most cases, such treatment would be unacceptable. However, when the person at the receiving end is a Muslim, it becomes something that is expected. Unjust treatment towards Muslims has […]
Continue reading →Tell MAMA Interview: Hanna Yusuf Speaks Out On Islamophobia After Her Recent Article
Hanna Yusuf recently penned a poignant piece for the Independent Voices and we had the opportunity to interview her for TELL MAMA. We are grateful for her responses and for the time that she took in responding to our request. Your article effectively touched on the everyday Islamophobia. Has the incident made your more cautious […]
Continue reading →The Independent: I never fully believed that British Muslims were being victimised, but then I was stopped at Heathrow
It’s so distressing when those who are supposed to protect you treat you like a criminal I’ve always been aware of the injustices British Muslims face, but I’ve sometimes doubted the narrative of the “Muslim victim”. Why is it such a big deal if you’re singled-out every now and then because of your appearance? If […]
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