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Being Muslim in America

Dalia Elmelige tells the story of her life as a Muslim in America after 9/11.

Dalia Elmelige tells the story of her life as a Muslim in America after 9/11.

'I didn't get to celebrate my little brother's first birthday', begins Dalia, as she describes her life as a Muslim in post-9/11 America. From playground bullying to work at the Carter Presidential Center on countering ISIS propaganda, in many ways her life has been defined by the aftermath of 9/11. In this moving talk, introduced by Olly Mann, Dalia shares some reflections on isolation and identity.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

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15 minutes

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Sun 18 Aug 2019 17:40

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  • Wed 22 Nov 2017 20:45
  • Tue 1 May 2018 12:04
  • Sat 17 Aug 2019 19:00
  • Sun 18 Aug 2019 05:45
  • Sun 18 Aug 2019 17:40

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