In America, I faced Islamophobia right from the start
By Umme Orthy | June 6, 2022On my first day of school, I wore a pink floral hijab. I didn’t realize it would make me a target.
On my first day of school, I wore a pink floral hijab. I didn’t realize it would make me a target.
Since coming to America, my parents have relied on me to navigate school conferences, doctors’ appointments, and even tax forms. Now I’m headed to college.