“How a Blond American Kid Became a Huge Star In Saudi Arabia” Washington Post

December 16
 “Say the name Joshua Van Alstine in Saudi Arabia and the likely response is a blank stare.

But mention his Web-born persona, Abu Muteb, and chances are good that you will get a knowing nod or a wry smile for the baby-faced American military brat. He slings Saudi­accented Arabic, wears traditional Arabian robes, mixes comedy and commentary, and may be one of the Arab world’s most improbable celebrities.”

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle_east/how-a-blond-american-kid-became-a-huge-star-in-saudi-arabia/2015/12/15/9d614a36-a2bf-11e5-8318-bd8caed8c588_story.html?tid=sm_fb

“Walk a Mile in Her Hijab”

High Schoolers in Illinois experienced what it is like for their Mulsim peers who wear hijab.

 

Video: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151210/news/151219957/#autoplay

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151210/news/151219957/

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20151216/news/151219092/

  • An article about the responses to the article and event.