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Living the Reality as an American Muslim | Alisha Shaik | TEDxAmadorValleyHigh

1,437 views · Published 28 October 2016 · 11:01 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2016 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Today many Muslims face discrimination for simply being who they are and how they express their beliefs. Through this talk Alisha hopes to show that Muslims are just like everyone else. Her hope is that through this talk she will inspire people to see Muslims not as a threat but as friends. 

Alisha Shaik is an AV junior in the Middle College program. When she is not at school, she is a poet, cat lady, former chocolate lover, and stress eater. She is also a hijabi who occasionally wears scarfs other than black. She is an aspiring doctor or medical researcher, social activist, and soon to be a proud owner of twelve cats.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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