Monte Belmonte

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Reframing Islam

Photographers Brittany Hathaway and Erica Chick create a counter-narrative to the propaganda we are usually subjected to about Islam. Their photos are on display at the Forbes Library in Northampton until September 1st and will return in October. And you can view the photos here.

Tahirah Amatul Wadud joined Monte and the photographers to take in the exhibit.

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