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August 2019
ISPU at ISNA 2019
ISPU is coming to the 2019 ISNA Convention in Houston! We hope you'll come visit us in the bazaar and at our educational session: The Power to Strengthen Our Democracy Sunday, 2:00–3:15 p.m. | Room 371A & 371D “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the…
Find out more »September 2019
When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom
ISPU and the Religious Freedom Center will host a celebration of the publication of ISPU Scholar Asma Uddin’s When Islam Is Not a Religion: Inside America’s Fight for Religious Freedom. The event will kick-off with Uddin in conversation with Tom Gjelten of National Public Radio,…
Find out more »9/11 Anniversary Town Hall: The Targeting of Institutions
Hosted by the Arab American National Museum, in partnership with ISPU, the 5th Annual 9/11 Anniversary Town Hall will explore how the national security state targets Islamic institutions, and the impact of this issue on community. In the aftermath of 9/11, institutions that serve the…
Find out more »November 2019
Leadership in an Era of Islamophobia: A Fireside Chat with Dr. Debbie Almontaser
On November 7, ISPU's Petra Alsoofy will interview Dr. Debbie Almontaser in Ann Arbor, and you're invited to join us! Don't miss our conversation about Islamophobia, religious-based bullying, and leadership in an era of hate, made possible by our partners at the University of Michigan…
Find out more »December 2019
ISPU at MAS-ICNA 2019
ISPU is coming to the 2019 MAS-ICNA Convention in Chicago! We hope you’ll come visit our sessions in RM S106 on Sunday, December 29—we'll be there all day. A Mercy to Humanity: American Muslim Views on Poverty and Philanthropy 10–11 a.m. | RM S106 Muslim…
Find out more »January 2020
Why Muslims Are Vital to American Progress
For almost two decades Muslim Americans have been telling the world what they condemn and what they are not. It’s time to show the world who they are and what they contribute. In this research driven lecture, ISPU’s Director of Research will share the little…
Find out more »February 2020
Muslims in America: How well do you know them?
Which faith community is America's youngest? How many American Muslims live below the poverty line? Why do some Muslim women wear hijab? ISPU Executive Director Meira Neggaz will answer all of these questions and more at North Carolina State University. After her presentation, a panel…
Find out more »March 2020
Capitol Hill Briefing
Religious-Based Bullying and Discrimination Please join us for a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss religious-bullying and religious discrimination. We'll highlight key research findings on these topics from some of the most highly impacted communities: Muslim Americans and Sikh Americans. ISPU will host this briefing…
Find out more »Interfaith Leadership Lecture: Islamophobia Impacts Everyone
Petra Alsoofy, one of the founding members of Grand Valley State University's Muslim Student Association and the Outreach and Partnerships Manager at Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, will be giving the 2020 interfaith leadership lecture. Islamophobia isn't just a threat to American Muslims. Research…
Find out more »April 2020
Webinar: Promoting Healthy Marriages in Quarantine
During the COVID-19 crisis, families are quarantined together in a time that is stressful for all. This can further the stress on a relationship or provide an opportunity for couples and partners to look at ways to strengthen their relationship. During this webinar, ISPU scholars…
Find out more »Virtual Coffee Night: Muslim Women Speak for Themselves
The Rumi Forum is organizing a Coffee Night speaker series, featuring prominent speakers such as ISPU Outreach & Partnerships Manager Petra Alsoofy. We often say “let’s have a cup of coffee” to imply “let’s have a conversation.” Coffee facilitates many fruitful exchanges, and nothing beats…
Find out more »Webinar: COVID-19’s Disproportionate Impact on Black Muslims
After racial data for COVID-19 patients in many states became available, it has become clear that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting Black communities all across the U.S.—including and especially Black Muslims, which make up between a quarter and a third of American Muslims overall. Black and Arab…
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