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Hijabistas: A Lesson in Cultural Activism

May 15th, 2010 | 3 min read

By Tex

I happened to run across a “human interest” piece at the BBC today with a title bound to attract a high number of curious in-clicks: “Muslim designers mix hijab with the latest fashions”.  Lady Gaga’s “Fashion” pulses in the background while a hijab-wearing BBC reporter interviews Hana Tajima Simpson on how to blend modesty, head scarves, and haute-couture.  Fascinating.

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