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Ken Chitwood

Ken Chitwood

Ken Chitwood is a religion scholar and newswriter based in Germany. He is the author of “The Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean.”

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Muslim Asylum Seekers Face a Unique Plight at the US-Mexico Border

Muslim Asylum Seekers Face a Unique Plight at the US-Mexico Border

Navigating perilous trails to reach Tijuana, Mexico, Muslim migrants from countries like Chechnya, Afghanistan, Syria and Ghana risk their lives with hopes of claiming asylum in the U.S. If they succeed in crossing over, a triple bind of discrimination, Islamophobia and right-wing fearmongering await them on the other side.

Ken Chitwood
Black Muslims in the Americas: An Enduring Legacy

Black Muslims in the Americas: An Enduring Legacy

Exploring the legacy of Black Muslims in Americas and their centuries-long experience might help us better understand and address contemporary currents of Islamophobia, anti-Muslim bias and racism in the Americas.

Ken Chitwood