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The Hair Under There: Muslim Women Dispel Myths About Hair And Hijab

So many stereotypes surround the religious reasons Muslims keep their hair covered. Eight women set the record straight.
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‘Racist Boris Johnson Remaining Prime Minister Makes Me Feel I’m Not Welcome In This Country Anymore’ – Muslims React To Conservative Victory

Muslim voters in the north of England have spoken of their fear and heartbreak at the re-election of a man who compared niqab-wearing women to letterboxes.
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The Amazing Race's Rowah And Amani 'Outraged' By Disqualification Of Teen Runner For Wearing Hijab

The Muslim mother and daughter described the incident involving 16-year-old Ohio student Noor Alexandria Abukaram as "discrimination at its finest".
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Trailer Drops For ‘World’s First Hijabi Comedy’ Halal Gurls

The ABC show's producers say they've received "backlash" for the series but are "surprised" by strangers who are defending Halal Gurls.
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