The Muslim Milwaukee Project aims to further understanding of the Muslim communities in the Milwaukee area, to highlight the diversity of identities and experiences and challenge Islamophobia, and to build networks among scholars, artists, and community members who share these goals. Working in partnership with local Muslim community leaders since 2010, we have conducted a household survey and an individual survey, as well as individual and focus group interviews, and have organized various events.
Upcoming Events
Coming soon!
Past Events
The Muslim Milwaukee Project: Palestinian-American Artists’ Expressions of Identity and Visions for the Future from May 3, 2023
“We are MKE” exhibit with Fanana Banana covered by WUWM, July 7, 2022.
Wisconsin Muslim Journal Feature from February 22, 2022.
Asia in Conversation: Dialogues on Engaging Muslim Communities in Research: A conversation between the MMP and Janan Najeeb, the President of the Milwaukee Muslim Women’s Coalition (MMWC) that took place February 11th, 2022.
February 28, 2020 3:00 pm | Karen Culcasi
Join us in the American Geographical Society Library for this special talk by Karen Culcasi titled, “Displacing Territory and Challenging the International Refugee Regime: Syrian & Palestinian Refugees in Jordan.”
Salam Yousry
Our C21 Collaboratory project for Spring 2019 supported the visit of Salam Yousry, an Egyptian musician and theater director who brought his international Choir Project to Milwaukee. In the Choir Project, interested participants create a choral or dramatic work around an issue of their choice. At UWM, the Choir Project brought together students and faculty from Iran, China, and Egypt, as well as the U.S.
2018 Muslim Artists Panel
Our C21 collaboratory project for Spring 2018 convened a panel of local Muslim artists, including musicians, poets, and graphic artists. Covered by the Wisconsin Muslim Journal.
Members
- Anna Mansson McGinty (Geography and Women’s and Gender Studies)
- Caroline Seymour-Jorn (French, Italian, and Comparative Literature; and Global Studies)
- Kristin Sziarto (Geography and Urban Studies)