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DuVernay’s ‘Colin in Black & White’ on Netflix traces the seeds of Kaepernick’s activism
By Tahil Sharma — November 15, 2021
(RNS) — A professional athlete's story turns out to be about all of us.
NBA’s Enes Kanter targets China, Nike over Uyghur genocide
By Joseph Hammond — October 26, 2021
(RNS) — Kanter, one of the most visible Muslims in the NBA, donned a pair of custom shoes Monday with the slogans ‘modern day slaves’ and ‘no more excuses’ emblazoned on them.
Nike, don’t make me choose between Liverpool FC and the Uighurs
By Jalal Baig — September 2, 2020
(RNS) — There is a saying, or hadith, from the Prophet Muhammad on the tiered approaches we are obligated to take when confronted with evil. Identifying Liverpool’s malfeasance is only a start.
Immigrant-run sewing co-op aims to end fast fashion culture, starting with Muslims
By Aysha Khan — May 29, 2019
CHICAGO (RNS) — One of the country’s first clothing cooperatives run by immigrant and refugee women, Blue Tin Production aims to develop ethical manufacturing for Muslim designers while offering well-paying opportunities for skilled immigrants.
Are Nike’s evil soccer robots supposed to be Jewish?
By Lauren Markoe — June 12, 2014
(RNS) Nike's 2014 World Cup video features dark-haired soccer robots whose team logo, to some, looks much too much like the Star of David.
Best Buy commercial points way to greater Muslim acceptance
By Omar Sacirbey — January 24, 2014
(RNS) Muslims in commercials are still rare, but that could be changing as the acceptance of Muslims accelerates across America.
Washington gay marriage fight has money, ‘daunting’ odds
By Jeff Mapes / The Oregonian — October 11, 2012
SEATTLE (RNS) With its relatively low churchgoing population and social libertarianism, Washington may be the state where voters are most likely to approve gay marriage next month. But opponents say the early polls are deceptive. By Jeff Mapes.
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