Nancy Allen is a Christian and a librarian who lives in Arkansas. In a recent show of solidarity with Muslims, she wore a hijab to work. Cenk Uygur, host of the The Young Turks, breaks it down. Tell us what you think in the comment section below.
“The nationwide conversation on whether or not to accept Syrian refugees is still being debated. A Conway woman is taking the debate a step forward.
Nancy Allen educates people daily at the Faulkner County Library. Allen’s new lesson is a bit different.
“My goal is support American Muslim women who may be facing fear and discourtesy, discrimination, and support of religious freedom of expression,” Allen said. “I’m not usually a big statement-maker, but I was moved in a negative way by the xenophobic comments that are coming down the pike.””*
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