Timbuktu

Jihad in Mali goes from comic to horrific in the blink of an eye.

"...up to the ordered length. At the mosque, the imam asks the unyielding, uncompassionate jihadists, “Where is God in..."

March 6, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Guelwaar

This comedy of errors is a piercing cultural commentary that examines large issues like the indignity of foreign aid and smaller issues like human vanity and pride. It satirizes African red tape and bureaucracy and casts a gently probing eye toward squabbling tribal differences.

"...mourning while reading a fashion magazine, an understanding Muslim imam cursing in frustration, the embarrassment of gathering friends and..."

April 15, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Longtimer Doggett and Three Political Outsiders Vie to Represent the Newly Formed 37th Congressional District

This compact new district encompasses almost all of Austin west of I-35

"...primary, with Rep. Lloyd Doggett and software engineer Donna Imam leading the pack in name recognition and fundraising. A..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Race for Congressional District 31 Is Down to Two Dem Candidates

Either Christine Eady Mann or Donna Imam will challenge GOP incumbent Rep. John Carter

"...physician Christine Eady Mann will face software engineer Donna Imam in the May 26 run-off, with the winner to..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Sen. Dan Patrick: State Theologian

Blowhard legislator from Houston insists he's just misunderstood

"...share with other members his strong objections to the imam, who delivered the invocation at the invitation of Sen...."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

West Campus’ Nueces Mosque Readies for Renovation

The new generation at the center of the project looks to the future

"...been like that for many, many years now,” says Imam Anwer Imam, whose last name coincidently matches his title:..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Amaya Austin

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Carter, Round Rock – will face computer engineer Donna Imam in November. Christine Eady Mann, who came in second..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Congressional Campaign Fundraising [UPDATE]

Senate and House candidates late-posted dollars

"...notice: TX-10 (Shannon Hutcheson); TX-21 (Wendy Davis); TX-31 (Donna Imam). See updates and additional notes below...."

Oct. 17, 2019 News Post by Michael King

The Uneasy Death of Riad Hamad

Investigation continues in the mysterious death of an Austin peace activist

"...Islamic Center of Greater Austin on Manor Road, said Imam Ibrahim Dremali, it was in a "barbaric" condition, one..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Understanding Islam

Steve Moore's latest play makes a pilgrimage to the truth of a misunderstood faith

"...longer in the play had a non-Muslim asking an imam about converting. When the questioner thought the imam didn't..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Voters Opt for Status Quo in Statewide Races

Bluenami proves illusory in Texas stalemate

"...and Bell counties, where John Carter prevailed over Donna Imam, and TX-17, where 2018 casualty Pete Sessions found redemption..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...just last week, with contenders Julie Oliver and Donna Imam joining Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel as ones to..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: Future Outcomes Not Assured

Super Tuesday’s first-round results leave plenty of unanswered questions

"...two survivors in TX-31 (Christine Eady Mann and Donna Imam). In those two districts, Democrats have substantial hopes of..."

March 13, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...– faces a run-off against low-profile but well-funded Donna Imam (31%). Four other candidates split the rest, including Michael..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Anticipating the March 3 Election, a Few Numbers to Note

An update on Travis turnout, and the congressional money wars

"...one of the two standing in a runoff (Donna Imam, Eric Hanke, Dan Janjigian, Tammy Young, Christine Eady Mann)...."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Carter. Of the four other contenders (Eric Hanke, Donna Imam, Dan Janjigian, Tammy Young), only businesswoman Imam has thus..."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

Election Ticker: The March Toward March 3

Campaign finance numbers set Senate and congressional candidates ahead, leave others in the dust

"...than two years and held $46,000, but businesswoman Donna Imam had spent little of her original kitty ($187,000 COH)...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From Warren to WilCo

Elizabeth Warren weighs in on the D.A. race

"...Grimes has withdrawn for family reasons, and businesswoman Donna Imam made the "calculated decision" to spend the day canvassing..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock

Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary

"...musician and retirement consultant Eric Hanke, computer engineer Donna Imam, primary care doctor (and 2018 candidate) Chris­tine Eady Mann,..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...Rest in Peace: Imam Mohamed-Umer Esmail, better known as "Sheikh Umer," passed away..."

Sept. 6, 2019 News Feature

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...• Donna Imam (votefordonna.com), a computer engineer, has served on the board..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Faith and the Environment

Interfaith leaders push for more renewables in city's generation plan

"...Austin Community of Al-Islam. One of the center's leaders, Imam Asim Shareef, along with the Rev. Dionisio Salazar, of..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Interrupters

The Hoop Dreams filmmaker, Steve James, has a new documentary about a group working to halt crime in Chicago.

"...terrorism.) Matthews, now a mother and married to an imam, has street cred that's key to respect, as does..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Jihad for Love

What it's like to identify as both gay and Muslim is the topic of this brave documentary, which looks at the seemingly irreconcilable conflict.

"...Iranian who received 100 lashes, and the South African imam whose children say they would dutifully stone their father..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Arts Review: Early Era Collective’s “Rising From the Roots”

Hybrid production explores the immigrant experience through dance and taped interviews

"...between dances comes arguably the night’s most polarizing narrative. Imam Imad Enchassi, chairman of Islamic Studies and chaplain and..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

Southeast of Austin, an Unarmed Immigrant's Killing Galvanizes a Quest for Justice

Why did Adil Dghoughi die?

"...Villalobos, and members of Mano Amiga joined a Muslim imam for what proved to be a healing ceremony. "It..."

Dec. 10, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

November 3 General Election Endorsements (Condensed)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...U.S. Congress, District 31: Donna Imam..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...U.S. Congress, District 31: Donna Imam..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Early Voting Results for the Primary Run-off and Special Election

José Garza takes sizable lead in D.A. race & more Travis Co. numbers

"...in CD-17, and a nailbiter in CD-31 between Donna Imam and Christine Eady Mann. Statewides are even more murky,..."

July 14, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

What’s on the July 14 Ballot

"...U.S. Rep. District 31: Donna Imam, Christine Eady Mann..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature

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