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Mohammed Shamma

Mohammed Shamma, an Egyptian American in Berkeley, contributed to the anthology,"Salaam, Love." He writes about the cultural consequences of his first kiss during a game of spin-the-bottle.

Muslim American men share their stories of love and intimacy in a new book

Arts, Culture & Media

Stories about Muslim American men in the media are more likely to be about terrorism threats than love or romance. But a new collection of stories by 22 Muslim American men sets out to change that narrative — by letting readers into their love lives.

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