The Public Commons

Scholarship made public. Stories told with communities.

The Public Commons transforms rigorous research and community knowledge into exhibitions, stories, teaching resources, media, and public conversations.

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Digital Exhibitions

Being built on research and stories brought to life through engaging online and in-person experiences

Community Stories

Focused on lived experience and local knowledge

Teaching Resources

Accessible materials for educators and learners

Public Conversations

Creating spaces for dialogue, understanding, and action

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Stories That Change the Frame

For Educators, Communities & Media

Whose story should be part of the public record?

Help us document, share, and amplify the many voices and experiences that make up Muslim life in the United States.

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Help turn scholarship and lived experience into public understanding.

Your support helps us create exhibitions, resources, and programs that connect research with real people and communities.

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