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NYC Substitute Teacher Fired After Ripping Hijab Off 8-Year-Old Student’s Head: Report
A New York City substitute teacher was fired after he ripped a hijab off the head of a second-grader from the Bronx, officials confirmed Tuesday. According to the New York Daily News, police sources said that 8-year-old Safa Alzockary was misbehaving in class at Public School 76 May 2 when Oghenetega Edah, 31, told her…
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Muslim NYPD Officer Speaks Out About Being Target of Weekend Hate Attack
A Muslim New York City police officer who was allegedly a victim of a hate crime over the weekend spoke with reporters Monday about her experience. Officer Aml Elsokary said in the press conference, covered by CBS New York, that crimes like this will not be tolerated. “I have faith that Allah is going to…