The Muslim Milwaukee Project hosted an event titled “Muslims in Milwaukee: Place, Relationality, Activism” on November 13, 2024. This inaugural event of the UWM MENA Affinity Group showcased the project’s decade-long community collaboration and ethnographic work, offering a comprehensive exploration of Muslim experiences in Milwaukee.
The panel presentation delved into the project’s extensive research, highlighting key findings that spanned demographics, community-building efforts, and the nuanced expressions of activism within the local Muslim community. For more than ten years, the Muslim Milwaukee Project had been working closely with local Muslim community leaders, conducting detailed household and individual surveys, as well as in-depth interviews and focus groups that provided rich insights into the community’s dynamics.
At its core, the project aims to enhance understanding of Muslim communities in the Milwaukee area by celebrating the diversity of identities and experiences while actively challenging anti-Muslim racism. By building networks among scholars, artists, and community members, the Muslim Milwaukee Project seeks to create a more inclusive and informed dialogue about Muslim life in the region.
This event represented a significant milestone in the project’s ongoing mission, offering attendees a nuanced and comprehensive view of Muslim experiences, activism, and community-building in Milwaukee. It stood as a testament to the project’s commitment to fostering understanding, promoting dialogue, and highlighting the complex and vibrant nature of Muslim community life.
Read more about Muslim Milwaukee Project: https://uwm.edu/c21/research/collaboratories/muslim-milwaukee-project/
