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Sharia

What is the Truth About American Muslims? Sharia 19. What is Sharia? Sharia stands for Islamic or sacred law. It is an Arabic word meaning “the way” or “the path to water.” For centuries, Muslim scholars have given a
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Religion
October 11, 2012
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Home Was a Horse Stall

On December 7, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor and prompted the United States to enter World War II. While many Americans were concerned about the war abroad, they were also paranoid about the “threat” of Japanese Americans at home. As a result, many Japanese Americans were forced into internment camps on American soil.
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Learning for Justice Staff
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9-12
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Race & Ethnicity Immigration Rights & Activism
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Civics
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Identity Diversity Justice Action
August 22, 2016
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Amanda Najib Ibrahim

Amanda Najib Ibrahim is an anti-racist, progressive educator and public speaker focused on advancing underserved communities. Amanda is a Palestinian American who grew up in Northern New Jersey and is currently based in the Midwest. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University and a master’s degree from Columbia University. Prior to attending Columbia University, Amanda spent years teaching abroad, where she served various refugee populations throughout the Middle East, including Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, Syrian refugees in Southern Turkey and displaced Palestinian refugees in
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A map of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi with overlaid images of key state symbols and of people in community

Learning for Justice in the South

When it comes to investing in racial justice in education, we believe that the South is the best place to start. If you’re an educator, parent or caregiver, or community member living and working in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana or Mississippi, we’ll mail you a free introductory package of our resources when you join our community and subscribe to our magazine.

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