black history month

Bilal ibn Rabah: The Voice of Resilience

black history month

On February 29, 2024 By MPAC

By: Noor Khan, MPAC Policy Intern Bilal ibn Rabah stands as an emblematic figure of resilience amongst the noble and revered individuals in early Islamic history. He was born in 580 in Mecca to enslaved parents. His father, Rabah, was an enslaved Black Arab, and his mother, Hamama, was abducted…

Algeria to Palestine: Frantz Fanon’s Call for a Conscious Evolution

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On February 23, 2024 By MPAC

By: Qudsia Saeed, MPAC Development and Communications Liaison As liberation movements gain momentum worldwide and intersectional solidarity burgeons – the world must remember the figures of the past that offer invaluable lessons for our contemporary struggles. Frantz Fanon, an influential figure in postcolonial studies, contributed significantly to our understanding of…

The Black Struggle is an Islamic Struggle

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On February 22, 2024 By MPAC

In today’s global landscape, the ongoing Black struggle for justice, both in America and across the world, resonates profoundly with the principles of Islam. Rooted in the essence of Islamic teachings, the pursuit of justice aligns seamlessly with the core purpose of Islam, as highlighted in the Quran (5:8), stating, “Justice…

Uthman Dan Fodio: Defender of Islamic Values and Justice

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On February 9, 2024 By nader

By: Hussayn Abdul Qawi, MPAC Research Fellow As we reflect upon Black History Month, it’s important to note the historical cosmopolitan contributions of Black African Muslims. In the spirit of this recognition, we highlight one of the most well-known Islamic scholars and leaders of the last 300 centuries, whose efforts…

Reflections on the National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Muslim Representation

On February 28, 2023 By MPAC

By: Isra Qadri and Qudsia Saeed, MPAC Policy Interns On September 24, 2016, President Barack Obama stated that “African-American history is not somehow separate from our larger American story, it’s not the underside of the American story, it is central to the American story,” as he inaugurated the National…

Recognizing Action with Kimberlé Crenshaw

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Critical Race Theory

Intersectionality

Kimberle Crenshaw

On February 27, 2023 By MPAC

By: Jenna Woodring, MPAC Policy Intern As this year’s Black History Month comes to a close, we must continue to remember the lasting legacies of Black Americans and the triumphs and the complex discourses that have shaped, and continue to shape, the fabric of our nation. One of the many…

Malcolm X: Unity, Solidarity, and Liberation

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Muslim Representation

On February 25, 2023 By MPAC

By: Jasmine Rehman, MPAC Fellow Throughout Black History Month, we recognize and pay tribute to the many African Americans who have strived and continue striving to create a fair and equitable society. While Dr. Martin Luther King is known as the face of the American Civil Rights Movement, there are…

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