Ibtihaj Muhammad
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Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad says ‘religious freedom is a human right’ after proposed France hijab ban
The Olympian has been an outspoken activist for Muslim women.
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Muslim Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad was once kicked out of a fabric store because of her hijab
“I can’t sit here as the first Muslim woman to represent the United States at the Olympic Games and be numb on these issues that directly affect me,” Ibtihaj Muhammad told Yahoo Lifestyle.
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Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad reveals 'tough moments' on Team USA led to depression and anxiety
The Olympian shared how she fought for her dreams.
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Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad is getting her own hijab-wearing Barbie
Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad has been shrunk down to doll size. As it did for Ashley Graham and Ava DuVernay before her, Mattel has made a custom doll to honor the athlete, the first Muslim-American woman on a U.S. Olympic team to wear a hijab.
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Muslim Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad and the Challenges Athletes Face Competing in Hijab
A greater acceptance of the hijab in international sporting events will go a long way toward helping more girls and young women from Muslim families pursue athletics.