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guillaumeb

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Wed Jun 7, 2017, 09:06 PM Jun 2017

Syrian-American musician and activist tackles the daily struggles of wearing a hijab

From the article:

"The recent attack in Portland, Oregon, has gotten many thinking about the kind of bravery it takes to jump in and help someone being harassed. And also the kind of bravery it takes to go out of your home wearing a visible sign that you're a Muslim."

To read more:

https://www.pri.org/stories/2017-06-06/syrian-american-musician-and-activist-tackles-daily-struggles-wearing-hijab

In spite of all the advertising that superficially celebrates diversity, this celebration and toleration is often seen only in advertising.

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