by Kristy Sturgill | Claremore Progress | Feb 2, 2016 | In The News
A five-person panel discussed Islam in an effort to highlight diversity and bring understanding about the religion and culture at Rogers State University Monday afternoon. The conversation was hosted in recognition of World Hijab Day. “While we were identifying issues...
by Bill Sherman | Tulsa World | Jul 22, 2015 | In The News
A lawsuit filed on behalf of a Tulsa Muslim woman against Abercrombie & Fitch is effectively over after the store dropped its appeal. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed the suit in 2009 against Abercrombie & Fitch after the store’s Woodland...
by Stephen Carter | Tulsa World | Jun 11, 2015 | In The News
The recent ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of Samantha Elauf, a Muslim rejected for employment because of her hijab, has excited boundless praise. The New York Times editorial board called the outcome”a good reminder for employers that the best...
by Veronica Laizure | Tulsa World | Jun 4, 2015 | In The News
Original print heading: Tulsa Muslim’s Supreme Court case not just about hijab rights In the summer of 2008, a young Muslim woman from Tulsa found herself hurt and confused as she was denied a summer job at the clothing retailer Abercrombie Kids at a Tulsa mall...
by Yahoo News | Jun 2, 2015 | In The News
The Supreme Court’s busy month is underway, with major rulings expected on same-sex marriage, lethal injection and the Affordable Care Act. The justices have already stated their opinions in a case involving Samantha Elauf, a Muslim woman from Oklahoma who was denied...
