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Altmuslimah in the press

Saturday, March 3, 2012
The American Muslim Happily Ever After: Courting, Marriage, and Divorce in the Muslim Community

January 18, 2012
Asma Uddin to Speak at “What is the truth about Islam and Muslims in America?” at Newseum in D.C.
Washington, D.C. Asma T. Uddin will join the discussion on "What is the truth about Islam and Muslims in America? (Everything you always wanted to know – but were afraid to ask)

Saturday, November 19, 2011
Jamiah Adams to be keynote speaker at CAMP NJ Eid dinner
Please join CAMP NJ on Saturday, November 19th as we host our first annual Eid dinner! We are pleased to hold our event at the Rosewood, a centrally located banquet hall that offers a delicious, halal cuisine in an elegant setting. In addition to networking among top professionals in the industry, we are excited to announce our keynote speaker for the night, Jamiah Adams. Jamiah produces political, advocacy and documentary media for web, television and film. Her wealth of experience includes new media production for CBS Entertainment and video production for Barack Obama's presidential campaign. She also works to highlight the efforts of the American Muslim community with production projects such as Count Me In and My Fellow American. Don't miss a night of good food, great company, and excellent discussion among peers--buy your ticket today!

November 4-5, 2011
Asma Uddin to speak at 4th Annual National Conference on Sexuality, Integrity, and the University
4th Annual National Conference on Sexuality, Integrity, and the University November 4-5, 2011 Princeton, NJ

Saturday, October 28, 2011
Asma Uddin to speak at Symposium: Discrimination By and Against Religion and the First Amendment
Please join the First Amendment Law Review for this year's annual symposium.

Monday, October 24, 2011
Asma Uddin and Michael Gerson in conversation with Meryl Chertoff
THE CONSTITUTION AND THE POLITICS OF RELIGIOUS BIGOTRY featuring MICHAEL GERSON The Washington Post & ASMA UDDIN The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty in conversation with Meryl Chertoff Director of the Aspen Institute Justice and Society Program

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Shazia Kamal to speak at USPAK Foundation Youth Leadership Conference
USPAK Foundation (http://www.uspakfoundation.org) invites you to spend three days in our nation’s Capitol, learning about the Executive and Legislative branches of the Government. Hear from US Senators, Congresspersons, White House Officials, Business and Government Leaders on Career Growth Strategies. Interact with Pakistani American Rising Leaders working in Government and Business.

New York
Asma Uddin to speak at Syracuse University (Newhouse) 10/3
Feminist,Muslim and on the Web: A devout woman’s journey in reclaiming her faith and founding a magazine.

NYC
Asma Uddin at 92Y Wisdom Thinkers Roundtable, moderated by Arthur Miller
Searching for Answers and Wisdom in a Post 9/11 World: Emmy Award Winner, Arthur Miller, in a public dialogue with the Wisdom Thinkers Network

Vanderbilt University
Asma Uddin Speaking at “Covering Islam in the Bible Belt” Conference- August 21-23
Covering the topic of Islam is becoming an increasingly challenging assignment for journalists, especially in the South. To help those who report on issues involving Muslim communities, the MTSU School of Journalism is hosting this conference and workshop, featuring veteran reporters and experts in Islamic history and culture.

PRINCETON SEMINAR: Islam and Religious Freedom
Princeton Theological Seminary
Asma T. Uddin will be speaking at a seminar on Islam and Religious Freedom at the Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey on Friday and Saturday, July 8 & 9. Brought to you by the Witherspoon Institute.

ISNA
Upcoming: AltMuslimah at ISNA!
Join AltMuslimah Editor-in-Chief Asma Uddin at ISNA!

New York City
Associate Editor Nadia Mohammad at Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Young Leaders Media Summit
Associate Editor Nadia Mohammad was part of a roundtable discussion for the MPAC Young Leaders Media Summit.

HUFFINGTON POST
Altmuslimah on Islam on Twitter
Altmuslimah featured on Huffington Post's Islam on Twitter.

Islamic Center of New York Univerdity (ICNYU)
Associate Editor Nadia Mohammad on “Gender and Sexuality in Islam” Panel - ICNYU Shuruq Serie
Nadia Mohammad was a speaker on the "Gender and Sexuality in Islam" panel that was part of ICNYU's Shuruq series

Georgetown university
Asma Uddin at Georgetown Symposium on Religion in American Life
Asma Uddin spoke alongside Ed Husain and Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf at Georgetown University's Symposium, "Religion in American Politics and Society: A Model for Other Countries?"

Cornell University
Asma Uddin speaks at Cornell University
As part of Cornell University's program on Comparative Muslim Societies, Asma Uddin gave a talk on "Altmuslimah: Creating an Alternative Discourse on Gender and Islam"

MPAC Convention
Asma Uddin at 10th Annual MPAC Convention
Asma Uddin spoke at MPAC's 10th Annual Convention, on a panel entitled: The State of Our Umma (Community): Facing Our Challenge

Georgetown University
Asma Uddin on Western Feminism and the Muslim World
Asma Uddin, editor-in-chief of Altmuslimah.com, spoke at Georgetown University about U.S. foreign policy and women's rights activism in Muslim-majority countries.

University of Delaware
Asma Uddin at University of Delaware
On November 17, 2010, Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin spoke about Islam and Justice at the University of Delaware.

Johns Hopkins University
Asma Uddin at Johns Hopkins University
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin spoke about the Altmuslimah mission at Johns Hopkins University.

Center for American Progress
The Center for American Progress interviews Asma Uddin
This interview is part of the Young Muslim American Voices Project, a CAP project launched late last year that seeks to strengthen the voices and visibility of young Muslim-American leaders.

Minareti.it
Altmuslimah’s Asma Uddin featured in online Italian magazine, Minareti.it
Musulmana americana che ha lottato per trovare la sua identità, Asma Uddin è la fondatrice e direttrice del sito internet americano http://www.altmuslimah.com oltre ad essere un avvocato che lavora per la difesa della libertà religiosa. Minareti.it l'ha incontrata.

Elan Magazine
Muslimahs in the Media Do It Themselves
This “spotlight” may also explain the success of these sites and organisations which, Asma Uddin of Altmuslimah insists, are taking issues that were previously restricted to academic circles and the masses and Muslim women are dealing with them in their daily lives.

MPSN
Asma Uddin at MPSN: Altmuslimah, questioning authority, and creating an American Islam
On June 7, 2010, Asma Uddin addressed the 2010 fellows of the Muslim Public Service Network (MPSN)

Cardozo Law School
Asma Uddin addresses Hate Speech and Religion
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin participated in the Hate Speech and Religion panel at Cardozo Law School's Hate Speech Symposium.

The Buxton Initiative
Altmuslimah at The Buxton Initiative
On May 11, 2010, Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin led a roundtable at The Buxton Initiative on Gender and Modesty, joined by Eleanor Barkhorn of The Atlantic.

NPR
Altmuslimah on NPR
Altmuslimah's Sarah Jawaid discussed modesty and the burqa ban on NPR. Though the burqa and niqab have made news in recent months, Islam is only one of many religions that connect modesty to faith with specific garments. Many Mormons, Amish, Orthodox Jews and Christians promote modest appearance, among men and women, to various degrees.

Duke University
Altmuslimah at Duke University
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin led a discussion on gender-in-Islam in conjunction with the screening of The Mosque in Morgantown.

St. Thomas University
Altmuslimah at Islamic Law Symposium at St. Thomas University
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin addressed Muslim's women's right to religious freedom at St. Thomas University's Symposium on Islamic Law and Constitutional Liberties

University of Delaware
Altmuslimah at University of Delaware
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin spoke at the University of Delaware about being a female, Muslim lawyer. Read about a student's perspective here, and from the moderator's perspective below.

United Nations
Altmuslimah at the United Nations
Media Advisory: Asma Uddin Speaking at United Nations panel parallel to Commission on Status of Women meeting in New York. Post-event coverage can be found here.

TE'A Project
Asma Uddin addresses Muslim gender issues with TE’A
On February 25, 2010, Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin spoke with the actors of TE'A about Muslim gender issues.

Rumi Forum
Altmuslimah at the Rumi Forum
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin featured at the Rumi Forum's luncheon speaker series.

ONE NATION: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Altmuslimah wants your photos!
Altmuslimah has officially launched its photographic campaign - aimed at providing an alternative to the dominant media image of oppressed Muslim women and angry Muslim men. In partnership with Altmuslimah, One Nation will be posting each new video every other week.

Muslim Public Affairs Council
MPAC Featured in PBS Documentary Airing Tonight
"Also, Altmuslimah.com shares this interesting take on Nomani's interaction with MPAC's Edina Lekovic, which is featured in the documentary: 'Lekovic goes on to say that by pushing this issue, Nomani risks distracting from more important indicators of women's empowerment in their mosques - women serving on the mosque's governing board'"

Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow
Altmuslimah at the Muslim Leaders of Tomorrow Conference
Altmuslimah's Asma Uddin chosen as a Muslim Leader of Tomorrow.

ONE NATION: LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
Altmuslimah.com, a place for comment on gender in Islam
"What makes Altmuslimah different is its combination of journalistic and academic perspectives with deeply private looks into our identity struggles vis-à-vis both Muslims and non-Muslims," says Asma Uddin, Editor-in-Chief of Altmuslimah.com.

Islam in America
AltMuslimah tackles Gender Relations among Muslims
"AltMuslimah provides well-written articles that address issues about which there has previously been either silence, or apologia that miss the impact these issues have on the lives of women, men, and children."



           

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