PBS Wisconsin Voices: Muslim Communities

The Wisconsin Muslim Project

This collection is part of The Wisconsin Muslim Project, a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin, the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition, and We Are Many – United Against Hate.

Featured Episode

Wisconsin Life

Fanana Banana

Amal Azzam and Nayfa Naji, co-founders of Fanana Banana, have a mission to create more opportunities for lesser-known artists to showcase their works. Fanana Banana hosts events such as vendor fairs, gallery openings, and partners with local art organizations, all while aiming to make it easier for practicing artists to receive limelight.

3m 55s

Wisconsin Biographies

Mahmoud Othman Atta

A Mosque for Milwaukee

1936–2016

Watch the newest addition to Wisconsin Biographies of Mahmoud Othman Atta, a pivotal figure in the history of Milwaukee’s Islamic Community. A Palestinian immigrant, Atta was instrumental to the founding of Milwaukee’s first mosque open to all Muslims. This animated short is accompanied by standards-aligned classroom learning resources, including a comprehensive PBS Wisconsin educator guide.

6m 52s

Photo Gallery

Collage of images showing Wisconsin Muslims doing everyday activities.

Every Wisconsinite has a story. Stories of joy, family, trial, and triumph color Wisconsin communities with vibrant beauty. And the stories of Muslim Wisconsinites make up an important part of communities across the state.

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