weekly roundup

Jan 2: What women in film showed us in 2016

With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. Your underwhelming New Year’s Eve photos “As…

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Dec. 19: How do children face gender issues?

With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. With Rouge One, the Star Wars Franchise Gets Even…

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Dec. 12: How a black boy became a superhero

With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. Luke Cage: How a black boy became…

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Weekly roundup of altM news: Nov. 28

With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. Why do so many Muslim women find…

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Weekly roundup of altM news: Nov. 21

With all the stories on the Internet it can be difficult to always stay in the know. To help, we’ve searched the web for interesting pieces of news, videos and tips to help you start off your week on the right foot. 1. Allies Form A Circle Of Protection Around…

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Amal Clooney addresses Donald Trump’s controversial proposals

Prominent human rights lawyer Amal Clooney weighed in on President-elect Donald Trump during a keynote speech at the Texas Conference for Women this week, expressing both concern over his controversial rhetoric and optimism about his pledge to fight the Islamic State group. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Clooney said Trump’s…

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Canada gets its first hijab-wearing news anchor

This week, journalist Ginella Massa became the first anchor in Canada to wear an Islamic head covering while presenting the news. Panama-born Massa – a reporter for CityNews in Toronto – anchored her first newscast on Friday, and spoke to The New Arab about what she called an “important milestone”…

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