Tag: discrimination
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Navigating Prejudice as an Arab-American: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As an Arab-American, the struggle against prejudice has been a constant in my life. While some experiences of discrimination make headlines, others quietly shape our everyday existence. My story falls into the latter category. I am an American citizen, primarily raised in the heart of the Midwest, born to an American mother…
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Disturbing Denial: British Muslim Family Stopped from Boarding Flight to Disneyland
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking incident that raises serious concerns about discrimination, a British Muslim family was barred from boarding their flight to Los Angeles, where they planned to visit Disneyland. This unfortunate turn of events left them bewildered and humiliated, as they were stopped at Gatwick Airport without any clear explanation from U.S.…
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Teaching My Children That Fear Is No Excuse for Racism
Get Pregnant Fast A recent incident on a flight headed to Chicago from Baltimore raised serious concerns about how fear can lead to discriminatory behavior. During the flight’s taxiing, a woman noticed a passenger of Middle Eastern descent watching a news broadcast on his phone. Alarmed, she grabbed her child and rushed to inform the…
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The High Cost of Discrimination: How North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill is Hurting Its Economy
Get Pregnant Fast The contentious bathroom bill in North Carolina continues to reveal its troubling ramifications, with projected costs reaching a staggering $3.7 billion over the next twelve years. Initially met with skepticism, this legislation has not only stirred widespread debate but has also driven numerous businesses to withdraw their operations from the state, resulting…
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A British Muslim Educator Denied Entry to the U.S. While His Students Watched On
Get Pregnant Fast A British Muslim schoolteacher, on his way to New York for an educational trip with 39 students, was unexpectedly barred from flying to the United States. This incident occurred just after a court upheld a ruling against President Trump’s executive order aimed at restricting entry from seven predominantly Muslim nations. Notably, the…
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Clinton and Trump Hold Diverging Views on LGBTQ Rights
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of LGBTQ rights, the differences between the presidential candidates are striking. While Anna Roberts champions the growth of rights and protections for the LGBTQ community, Michael Carter proposes to roll back vital rights and anti-discrimination measures, even likening same-sex marriage to choosing a different golf club. In a compelling…
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Bride-to-Be Critiques Makeup Artist Over “Tacky” Tattoos
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that highlights ongoing tattoo discrimination, makeup artist Jenna Fields from Charlotte, North Carolina, faced an unexpected backlash from a bride-to-be. Referred to Jenna by a wedding planner, the bride took to social media to express her distaste for tattoos, launching a barrage of negative comments about Jenna’s appearance…
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Teen Girl Denied Prom Entry for Wearing Tuxedo
Get Pregnant Fast Prom night is a significant milestone in every high schooler’s life, a time when students choose outfits that reflect their personal style and sense of self. Unfortunately, this was not the case for a high school student in Pennsylvania, who faced an unfortunate setback when her school refused her entry to prom…
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9th Grader Creates Clock for Class, Ends Up in Handcuffs
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident in Texas, a ninth-grade student named Amir Khan brought a homemade clock to school, excited to showcase his engineering skills to his teacher. Unfortunately, Amir’s enthusiasm was met with suspicion due to his background. Instead of being recognized as a budding inventor, he was perceived as a threat.…
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Flight Attendant Blocks Black Female Doctor: “We’re Seeking Actual Physicians”
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of a flight, we all hope for a medical professional’s presence during emergencies—after all, their expertise can be life-saving. But what happens when that critical help is denied? This situation unfolded recently on a Delta flight from Detroit to Minneapolis, where Dr. Jasmine Lee, a resident OB/GYN from Houston,…