Following controversy regarding his participation in a television program on Iranian station Press TV, Rotterdam has fired Tariq Ramadan from his position as Integration Advisor for the city council. NRC reports that officials feel Ramadan can no longer lead dialogue in the city as he has become the central focus of debate. Ramadan has also lost his position as professor of … [Read more...] about Rotterdam Dismisses Tariq Ramadan Amidst Controversy
Television
MPAC recognizes “voices of courage and conscience” in Hollywood, media
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) awarded the Emmy-Award winning television show, “The Simpsons,” with its first MPAC Media Award this past April 25th. Animation director Steven Dean Moore accepted the award on behalf of “The Simpsons” production team, over the episode titled “Mypods and Broomsticks” which features a Muslim-American family new to Springfield. Many … [Read more...] about MPAC recognizes “voices of courage and conscience” in Hollywood, media
Dutch TV show exonerates Osama bin Laden in mock trial
A Dutch TV jury found Osama bin Laden not guilty of the September 11th attacks, in a mock trial of the show “Devil’s Advocate.” The show’s premise follows a popular defense attorney, who stands up for some of the world’s worst criminals. In the latest show recently aired, defense attorney Gerald Soong was able to convince a jury of three women and two men that bin Laden’s … [Read more...] about Dutch TV show exonerates Osama bin Laden in mock trial
Popular French television series features ethnic diversity
France’s most popular television series set in Marseille, France features the country’s ethnic diversity. The nightly soap opera, "Plus Belle la Vie," that is watched by nearly a fifth of the French population. Some 13 million people tune in at least once a week to follow the fates of various families in the multicultural confusion of Marseille, France's second largest city. It … [Read more...] about Popular French television series features ethnic diversity
Fox Receives Overwhelming Response to ‘Simpsons’ Episode on Islamophobia
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on Muslims and other people of conscience to thank the creator of “The Simpsons” and the Fox television network for a recent episode that used comedy to challenge Islamophobia. The recently aired episode, titled “Mypods and Boomsticks” features a Muslim character named Bashir and his family, who face prejudice after moving … [Read more...] about Fox Receives Overwhelming Response to ‘Simpsons’ Episode on Islamophobia