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Muslim principal in Texas reassigned, investigated after right-wing backlash

RNS·Ulaa Kuziez·4 days ago
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(RNS) — Days after naming a Muslim   woman as principal of a North Texas high school, conservative backlash prompted the district to reassign her and open an investigation. Interfaith religious leaders, district parents and educators are now calling for Shayma Alzubi’s reinstatement, saying the Fort Worth Independent School District capitulated to a hateful online smear campaign against her faith. The district announced Friday (May 22) that Alzubi had been promoted to principal of Western Hills High School, posting a picture of her wearing a hijab in a social media post that has since been deleted.  Alzubi’s appointment went viral after the far-right group Libs of TikTok and other right-wing social media bloggers resurfaced posts and images showing her support for Black Lives Matter, Palestinians and immigrants.…

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