hijab
‘Let Noor Run’ initiative aims to end discrimination in sports, starting with hijab bans
By Aysha Khan — January 22, 2020
(RNS) — A new effort by Noor Alexandria Abukaram, the high school junior who was disqualified from a cross-country meet because she ran a 5K while wearing her hijab, reminds the world that her case was no anomaly.
Larycia Hawkins documentary shows the cost of embodied solidarity
By Dilshad Ali — November 7, 2019
(RNS) — Hawkins' story points to evangelical Christians' difficulties with Islam, but it also raises questions about what it means to be an ally and what exactly embodied solidarity means.
Muslim headscarf debate divides France, in climate of hate
By Elaine Ganley — October 30, 2019
The veil has become a symbol in what one imam calls a campaign of intolerance from "the entrepreneurs of hate and violence" who want to "pit French against French."
Virginia woman sues, says prayer break request cost her job
By Matthew Barakat — September 26, 2019
The lawsuit accuses the company's CEO of mocking her religious headscarf and refusing to hire her after the woman requested time for prayer instead of a full lunch break.
Exhibition in Jerusalem challenges perceptions of modestly dressed women
By Michele Chabin — September 6, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — Featuring women from different cultures, the multimedia investigation of modest dress shows that the common denominator is a thirst for spiritual meaning.
Former Muslim chaplain alleges workplace discrimination at New York prison
By Aysha Khan — August 14, 2019
(RNS) — The former chaplain, who wore the hijab, said her supervisor told her, 'I find it hard to respect a woman who covers her hair.'
In Québec, Christian liberalism becomes the religious authority
By Hannah Dick — April 9, 2019
(RNS) — Bill 21, like the previous secularism bills, disproportionately targets religious minorities' symbols and practices.
Muslim groups condemn Fox News host for questioning Rep. Omar’s loyalty to US
By Aysha Khan — March 11, 2019
(RNS) — "Jeanine Pirro should be fired, and Fox News should apologize to its viewing audience," said a statement by the Council on American-Islamic Relations.
Kenyan Supreme Court overturns ruling allowing hijab in Christian schools
By Fredrick Nzwili — January 30, 2019
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The latest twist in a long-running debate over school dress codes has outraged Muslim parents in the predominantly Christian country.
Dear Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats: A hijab is not a hat
By Liz Bucar — January 3, 2019
(RNS) — Changing a 182-year-old ban on headwear in the U.S. House to accommodate Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s headscarf is a nice gesture. But the congresswoman’s attire should be automatically protected by the First Amendment.
Welcome Muslim congresswomen by dropping ban on headwear
By Simran Jeet Singh — November 20, 2018
(RNS) — If Congress is guilty of maintaining outdated policies that infringe on religious freedoms, how can Americans expect to change these discriminatory policies in everyday life?
The culture wars need to make a safe space for conscience
By Jacob Lupfer — July 31, 2018
(RNS) — The booing of Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle for following her conscience shows that we need to turn down the temperature in the culture wars.
Iranian women protest obligatory headscarf
By Lauren Markoe — January 30, 2018
(RNS) — The women appear to be following the lead of a 31-year-old protester identified as Vida Movahed, who took off her headscarf on the same street in late December. She was detained for a few weeks and then released.
Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes history as July cover star of Allure
By Sara M. Moniuszko — June 20, 2017
(USA Today) The Minnesota native is the first woman to wear a hijab on the magazine’s cover.
International basketball rule change allows players to wear religious headgear
By Alan Baldwin — May 4, 2017
(REUTERS) The new rule overturns a 20-year prohibition.
