Inshallah: First Muslim Elected to Congress

Keith Ellison wore his religion lightly on the campaign trail, mentioning it only when asked.
But Muslims across America, and even overseas, celebrated his election Tuesday as the first Muslim in Congress, representing Minnesota’s Fifth District in the House of Representatives, as a sign of acceptance and a welcome antidote to their faith’s sinister image.
“The sense [...]

Morehouse College & The Farrakhan Factor

When Rich and I were at Morehouse, a controversy erupted when a student group announced that it had invited Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan to speak on campus. Farrakhan accepted the invitation and a date for the speech was set. Subsequently, a number of white and Jewish members of the Morehouse Board [...]

Quote of the Day: Yogananda

“Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm–that is true happiness.
–Paramahansa Yogananda