What do you think when you look at me? | Dalia Mogahed

When you look at Muslim scholar Dalia Mogahed, what do you see: a woman of faith? a scholar, a mom, a sister? or an oppressed, brainwashed, potential terrorist? In this personal, powerful talk,...

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What do you think when you look at me?A woman of faith? An expert?Maybe even a sister.Or oppressed,brainwashed,a terrorist.Or just an airport security line delay.That one's actually true.(Laughter)If some of your perceptions were negative, I don't really blame you.That's just how the media has been portrayingpeople who look like me.One study foundthat 80 percent of news coverage about Islam and Muslims is negative.And studies show that Americans say that most don't know a Muslim.I guess people don't talk to their Uber drivers.(Laughter)Well, for those of you who have never met a Muslim,it's great to meet you.Let me tell you who I am.I'm a mom, a coffee lover --double espresso, cream on the side.I'm an i...