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Is the Hijab a Symbol of Diversity or a Symbol of Oppression?

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Coca Colaà ‚¬ „ s America the Beautiful ad on Super Bowl Sunday aimed to be a celebration of diversity, showcasing the many ethnicities that make up our modern social fabric. Right wing pundits jumped on the ad as a symbol that White Christian America is under assault. Not surprisingly, the Left reacted by praising and sharing theà ‚¬ ¦
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