And among all the things that are admirable and inspirational about this athlete, the most inconsequential one is ... her hijab. She would still be exactly the same athlete if she chose not to wear hijab. And the great thing about her being an American is that she gets to choose.
Internationally ranked saber fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad won bronze in the 2016 Rio Olympics, at the same time becoming the first American woman to compete in the Olympics in a hijab. Her spirit and activism has empowered young kids across the country. #WomensHistoryMonthpic.twitter.com/GIUBAyzwGC
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Someone forced to submit to wearing a hijab by a man does not seem free to me. Seems very subservient to me.
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Than I guess you don't know much about wearing a hijab.
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Yes, hooray for clothing of female oppression!
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Do absolutely true!
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Newark NJ native!!
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Why is this empowering when she must cover her hair due to her religion?
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The Women’s team won the Bronze medal it was not an individual Bronze
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What activism? Wearing a Hijab is considered some sort of activism? Here in America you have the freedom of wearing, or NOT wearing anything you want. Interesting that it took you over two years to bring this up, let me guess, you're vying for the hijab vote?
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