Illume

Mission

ILLUME is an award-winning, independent media organization that captures and articulates the Muslim-American experience. Using various media, our team of reporters and editors uncover important and timely issues through enterprise reporting, investigative journalism and critical analysis, while upholding the highest level of journalism ethics and standards.

What We Do

ILLUME is at the forefront of Muslim-American media and journalism by distributing media online, on mobile, on broadcast and through print platforms. ILLUME accomplishes its mission by:

Creating original, daily news content.

Incorporating investigative journalism, expert analysis and in-depth coverage of critical issues.

Telling stories mainstream media does not have the ability to.

Sharing the Muslim-American perspective on everyday life.

Accessing experts who can comment on the news, life and culture of Muslim-Americans. Advancing citizen journalism to expand the breadth of coverage.

Providing opportunities for journalists, writers and other media professionals by offering a place to get their works published.

Organizing events on various topics of importance to the Muslim-American community.

Holding a prestigious annual awards ceremony honoring voices of those who are contributing to the Muslim-American experience.

National Press Foundation Award

The National Press Foundation honored ILLUME at the NPF Annual Awards Dinner for "journalistic quality, balance and fairness of its work in covering the Muslim-American community." Over the past year, we've covered controversial stories and breaking news reports alongside exclusive entertainment stories, garnering the attention of major networks and hard-hitting political players. We're honored to be the recipient of the Prestigious award by the National Press Foundation, alongside the likes of Bloomberg News, NBC, MSNBC and CNN.

Awards

CEO recognized as one of World's 500 Most Influential Muslims
2011

STATE DEPARTMENT PRIVATE RECEPTION with Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton
2011

NATIONAL PRESS FOUNDATION AWARD: Excellence in American Journalism
2011

RTDNA UNITY: JOURNALISTS OF COLOR AWARD: Best Online News Operation
2011

SOUTH ASIAN JOURNALIST ASSOCIATION FINALIST: Outstanding Reporting
2011

SAJA FINALIST: Outstanding Arts & Culture Story in North America
2010

Calif. State Senate Excellence In Journalism Award
2008

Enhancing Understanding Award
2008

A World-class Magazine
2007

George Foster Peabody Award
Souheila Al-Jadda

Edward R. Murrow Award
Muhammad Sajid

Society Of Professional Journalist Award
Muhammad Sajid

Man OF AAJA Award
Anser Hassan