This article contextualizes Halima Aden's rise within the larger history of Black Muslim fashion in the United States.

In early October, I had a digital conversation with two Islam and media studies scholars, Nabil Echchaibi and Yomna Elsayed, about our research projects.   Part 1: http://henryjenkins.org/blog/2018/10/1/popular-religion-and-participatory-culture-conversation-round-nabil-echchaibi-yomna-elsayed-and-kayla-renee-wheeler-part-1 Part 2: http://henryjenkins.org/blog/2018/10/1/popular-religion-and-participatory-culture-conversation-round-7-nabil-echchaibi-yomna-elsayed-and-kayla-r-wheeler-part-2

Today, I will be presenting my research on the representations of Muslim women in fashion advertisements and fashion journalism.

I'll be joining scholars and journalists on March 16 at Northeastern University to discuss the media's role in erasing Black Muslims. You can follow the discussion on Twitter.

If you're watching Project Runway's Season 16 reunion tonight, be sure to check out my article, on Ayana Ife and the history of Black Muslim American fashion.