SAN FRANCISCO – A coalition of Muslim organizations, journalists, community leaders, imams, and other concerned citizens are calling for immediate action by American Muslim leaders and religious figures to address domestic abuse and violence in America, including that found in the American Muslim community, on Friday, February 20, 2009.

ILLUME's Advisor, Imam Tahir Anwar Speaks Out: Domestic Violence Will Not Be Tolerated in Our Communities http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=54807221754 In Memory of Aasiya Zubair Hassan Date: Friday, February 20, 2009 Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm Location: Masajids Across America

Wajahat Ali speaks at the National Muslim Media conference. The Muslim Media conference will provide the American Muslim media a comprehensive brief about American Muslim politics. Presentations by leaders of major Muslim political organizations and elected Muslim officials will cover a wide variety of issues including genesis of organized Muslim politics, institutional growth, organizational structures, leadership styles, strategy development, capacity formation, voting patterns, historical trends, collective strengths and weaknesses, present policies and future plans.

Re:Definition was a free day-long conference at University of San Franciso that chronicled the journey of hip hop, dove into the questions of ownership, and explored our roles in shaping it's future direction. Interactive workshops featured Yahsmin M.B. BoBo (Executive Editor of Illume Magazine), Jeff Chang (author of "Can't Stop Won't Stop"), Paul Flores (poet, novelist, playwright, spoken word performer and University of San Francisco instructor), USF's Poetic Engagement, and Dr. Susie Lundy (Graffiti Historian, b-girl, deejay, educator, and muralist) and more were featured throughout the day.

Yahsmin M. B. BoBo, Illume Magazine's Executive Editor, paneled for a session on the Creativity & The Spiritual Path event. Creativity & the Spiritual Path is a gathering of conversations. The event was an initial step in nurturing and cultivating creativity, both individually and collectively. It was intended as a venue to bring together all types of Creatives in a unique setting to learn, share and connect.

Souheila Al-Jadda, Illume Magazine's Board of Director and Peabody award-winning producer and journalist will panel on 'Muslims in the Media', first of a four part Islamic Awareness Series 2009, hosted by the Islamic Society of Stanford University. http://msan1.stanford.edu/?q=ias2009

Irfan Rydhan, Illume Magazine's Public Relations Director, in partnership with MediaandIslam.com will host a discussion in regards to Muslim-Americans opinion, views and comments on the the election of Barack Hussein Obama to the Presidency of the United States.

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Events taking place in Gaza, Palestine, are deplorable. The imposition of a medieval-like barbaric embargo is causing untold suffering to the people living in the city. That all this destruction, displacement and pain is taking place is sad. But the fact that we are passive witnesses to all the injustice and cruelty being inflicted upon innocent children, women and innocent men is frightening – for it reflects the loss of our humanity and betrays both a wrapped sense of justice and double standards.

We looking for a few women and men for a professional, upscale, corporate style photo shoot for a magazine ad to be printed in Illume Magazine and printed as part of our marketing collateral. Individuals must be well groomed and have professional outfits and/or traditional Muslim garbs for the shoot. Send a photo for consideration, A CLEAR PHOTO. You will be required to sign a model release form before the shoot.