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Coverage dated March 28, 2024

Hijab-Wearing Players in NCAA Tournament Hope to Inspire Others

Headline from Voice of America

While not the first women to do wear their hijab in NCAA Tournament play, they are certainly getting noticed

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  1. Voice of America

    Hijab-Wearing Players in NCAA Tournament Hope to Inspire Others (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    While not the first women to do wear their hijab in NCAA Tournament play, they are certainly getting noticed

  2. Kokomo Tribune

    Hijab-wearing players in women's NCAA Tournament hope to inspire others (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    N.C. State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate are bringing visibility and inspiration to Muslim women by wearing hjiabs while they play basketball. They aren’t the first women to

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