Life & Society

What's Your Name? The Muslim On The Airplane

By: Amal Kassir   March 22, 2017
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Watching the news, it seems like ethnic divides are ever-deepening. But how can we solve these complicated problems when each side lives in fear of the other? The answer is simple, argues Syrian-American poet Amal Kassir - it starts with, "What's your name?"

Amal, a young Muslim-American and native Coloradan, found a platform for her voice growing up working in her family's restaurant. She has been writing poetry since she was a child and has performed in eight countries, sharing her verse everywhere from youth prisons to orphanages to refugee camps.

Published on Dec 14, 2016

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Author: Amal Kassir   March 22, 2017
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