I especially noted how the author, Dean Obeidallah, mentioned that after 9/11, he was revoked from the "white club." I remember that time and how even my family bought into the idea that Muslims are all dangerous and awful people. Long since then, we've changed our minds, realizing that every religion has its fundamental, terrorist factions. But I think a lot of people still have a very close-minded view of Arab-Americans.
Sunday, October 7, 2012
The Arab-American Presence
After I reading our texts for class, I found this article especially pertinent:http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/10/opinion/obeidallah-muslim-september-11/index.html
I especially noted how the author, Dean Obeidallah, mentioned that after 9/11, he was revoked from the "white club." I remember that time and how even my family bought into the idea that Muslims are all dangerous and awful people. Long since then, we've changed our minds, realizing that every religion has its fundamental, terrorist factions. But I think a lot of people still have a very close-minded view of Arab-Americans.
On another note, Obeidallah also does stand-up! This clip is both funny and poignant.
I especially noted how the author, Dean Obeidallah, mentioned that after 9/11, he was revoked from the "white club." I remember that time and how even my family bought into the idea that Muslims are all dangerous and awful people. Long since then, we've changed our minds, realizing that every religion has its fundamental, terrorist factions. But I think a lot of people still have a very close-minded view of Arab-Americans.
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Thanks for posting, Julie! I haven't seen the article! It is very useful for our discussion of "Rasha"!
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