The deafening silence on China’s human rights abuses
Where is China headed in 2018? President Xi Jinping promised “world peace” for the new year – but his 2017 track record suggests otherwise. Remember the singular stain of the July death of 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, surrounded by state security? Many condemned China’s conduct, but such interventions are fewer and further […]
Secret Life of Muslims: Hijabs Q&A
Muslim American women discuss common misconceptions about the hijab. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
Secret Life of Muslims: Layla Shaikley
Layla Shaikley shares how she created the now popular “Mipster” culture in the US. This is from a series of short films called @SecretlifeofMuslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
Secret Life of Muslims: Ibtihaj Muhammad
Ibtihaj Muhammad was the first hijabi fencer on the US Olympic team. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
Secret Life of Muslims: Linda Sarsour
Growing up as a NYC public school student in Brooklyn, Linda Sarsour often had to choose between going to school and celebrating her faith. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.
Secret Life of Muslims: Reza Aslan
Reza Aslan, a scholar of religions, shares why he believes we need more positive portrayals of Muslims in pop culture. This is from a series of short films called The Secret Life of Muslims, created by filmmaker Joshua Seftel.