Ibtihaj Muhammad is a fencer and the first Muslim American woman in hijab to compete for the United States in the Olympic Games. She is also the first female Muslim American to medal at the Olympic Games, winning bronze in the women’s saber team event. An activist, speaker, and entrepreneur, Ibtihaj has written a memoir, Proud, and inspired the first hijabi Barbie in her likeness. She invites you to visit her online at ibtihajmuhammad.com.
2024 Festival Session
Read Me a Story: The Boldest White: A Story of Hijab and Community
Saturday, November 16,
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Read Me A Story Tent