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Why I converted to Islam — and, no, it wasn't for marriage
" I was an ignorant bigot who believed everything the media said," says Kaya Gravitter, "since I’d never met a Muslim or went searching for what I believe the religion’s core values really are: peace, love, and generosity."
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VideoAre attitudes towards Muslim women shifting? Here's what they have to say
The Muslim female body often becomes the symbol of militarized progress and repressive piety. But the younger generation of Muslim-American women is challenging these misconceptions and changing the status quo. They are redefining what it means to be fashionable, female, Muslim, and American.
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VideoMuslim Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad was once kicked out of a fabric store because of her hijab
“I can’t sit here as the first Muslim woman to represent the United States at the Olympic games and be numb on these issues that directly affect me.” “American Beauty” is a new series in which Yahoo Lifestyle takes a virtual cross-country journey to discover what beauty means — reimagining the American flag through the diverse group of faces that make up the United States of America. From Muslim Americans and women in the military to single moms and teachers, we highlight what makes each group u
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Photographer redefines ‘American Beauty’ with amazing body-positive photo shoot
<p>What does <i>the</i> American Beauty look like?</p><p>For photographer <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.careyfruthphotography.com/">Carey Fruth</a>, there is no one definition. She set out to prove that with her own take on the iconic rose petal scene from the film “American Beauty.”</p><p>Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’re likely familiar with the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mes7qu9ER81qeb8v1.gif">fantasy dream scene</a> where a young, thin and blonde
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Lauren Hutton’s 15 Best Magazine Covers
Happy Birthday, Lauren Hutton! Today in honor of the American actress and model’s 72nd birthday, we are taking a look back at some of her most iconic magazine covers. Hutton, who has appeared on more covers of American Vogue than anyone else (26 times, to be exact), remains a true style and beauty icon today. Click through to see some of her best glossy beauty moments.
