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Megan Izen

Hijab or Job Says McDonald’s

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Two Muslim women in Dearborn, Michigan filed suit against McDonald’s for not hiring them because of their hijabs. The young women were told by McDonald’s management that they had to choose between wearing their hijab or working at the fast food chain. The suit brings much needed attention to the pervasive racial discrimination in the food service industry across the United States.

Posted at 10:00 AM, Jul 25, 2008 in Religion | Permalink | View Comments


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Malcolm X Shabazz said it best...Separation is the only answer. We should have took heed and returned to Africa when we had the chance.
Remember Pharaoh & Moses. The Puritans exited Europe to North America, The Jews removed themselves from Germany (with help). We are the only group the stayed in the house of our oppressors.

Salaam

Posted by: W | July 31, 2008 4:21 PM