Let's Sit together

 Unity is Strength, Division is Weakness

-Swahili Proverb

We live in an age where even neighbors don’t get to know one another, making it easy for preconceived notions to thrive, especially against marginalized communities. As two Muslim-American women, we wanted to do something about that, recognizing that we had to proactively counter misconceptions and misinformation about Muslims. We found the best way to do that is by getting to know our community members and neighbors through shared meals. We decided to call our project Eat With Muslims and we make sure that compassion and understanding have a seat at the dinner table. We want guests to ask questions, get to know one another, and most of all, be open. The first EWM dinner was held in January 2017 and we have been going strong ever since! The response has been powerful and exciting. It is also amazing to see that people recognize our work in building bridges between people of different cultures and faiths. Recently, we received U.S. Congressman Adam Smith’s 2018 Champion of Justice Award!

Whether it’s a dinner featuring delicious food and wonderful conversations; web and video content; volunteering; or programs around the arts, EWM works to give Muslim-Americans the chance to reach out and have their stories heard. We believe that eating together and sharing an experience is what will strengthen and enrich our country and values so let’s sit together.

We can be a greater and proactive force for compassion and understanding.