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Muslim Women are People too

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‘Undercover’ in hijab: unveiling one month later : The Kentucky Kernel

‘Undercover’ in hijab: unveiling one month later : The Kentucky Kernel. Last month, I climbed out of my “lap” and wore a hijab, the Muslim headscarf.  I thought this temporary modification of my appearance would bring me closer to an understanding of the Muslim community, but in retrospect, I learned more about my place in the world. Simplified, one piece of fabric is all it takes to turn perspectives upside-down.  The hijab is a contested, sacred and sometimes controversial symbol, but it is just a symbol. It is a symbol of Islam, a misconstrued, misunderstood religion that represents the most…

West Broward High School girls show support for Muslim teammate – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

West Broward High School girls show support for Muslim teammate – South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com. Most of them will never know what it’s like to be taunted for their faith. They’ll likely never be bullied or physically attacked for what they wear or have racial epithets thrown their way.  But on Thursday afternoon, some members of the West Broward High flag football team took a stand and got a small taste of how difficult life can sometimes be for one of their own.  Before taking the field for their regular-season finale at McArthur High, many of the Bobcats voluntarily donned a…