A Look Back on 2023
As I look back on 2023, it’s been abundantly clear that Pillars’ work is needed now more than ever. I see the need for Muslim leaders to hold our elected officials accountable for their policies and...
View ArticleGeorgia Muslim Voters Are Challenging the Status Quo
Civic engagement can take many forms: peacefully protesting, calling your representatives, or voting during elections. Pillars grantee partner Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) is ensuring that...
View ArticleBeyond Black History Month
Black History Month may be coming to a close, but the year-round efforts of Pillars grantee partners, including Sapelo Square, will continue to honor Black history and culture long after February is...
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Before the Fellowship Begins, A Rigorous Process to Cultivate the Cohort and...
Learn what goes into creating a one-of-a-kind fellowship for Muslim filmmakers Hollywood is a notoriously tough business. Knowing one key contact could be the difference between having a successful...
View Article10 New Filmmakers Awarded Coveted Pillars Artist Fellowship
CHICAGO — Pillars Fund, Riz Ahmed and his production company, Left Handed Films, are excited to announce the newest cohort of the Pillars Artist Fellowship. This year’s fellows include Oscar-qualifying...
View ArticleWe’re Hiring! Manager, Strategic Content and Communications
The Role The Manager, Strategic Content and Communications is Pillars’ central storyteller who collaborates with the entire Pillars team to enhance the awareness and impact of the Muslim leaders,...
View ArticleCatalyze Fund Announces New Rapid Response Grants
Update on 9/24/2024: Due to an overwhelming response of incredible applications, all the Rapid Response funds have been granted to a number of organizations. As the election season unfolds, we’re all...
View ArticleAn October Reflection: What We’ve Witnessed and What Lies Ahead
Our world feels like it has changed so drastically in the last year, but we know none of this is new. Rather, it is an intensification of injustices that have persisted for generations. The images of...
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Pillars Artist Fellows Gather in NYC for First Retreat
Against the backdrop of a city as vibrant and diverse as its storytelling, a new Pillars Artist Fellowship cohort gathered for an unforgettable weekend. These filmmakers, who are currently working all...
View ArticleThe Power of Imagination: 2024 in Review
Faith and imagination are inextricably linked. Both require us to envision possibilities beyond what we can immediately see or understand. It can be hard to tap into the power of imagination in times...
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