Mother of five beaten to death for being a Muslim immigrant

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Brad A. Greenberg

March 25, 2012

Horrible news has shaken Muslims in San Diego. From the ” title=”condemnation has been pronounced online” target=”_blank”>condemnation has been pronounced online. Many have drawn a parallel between the the beating death of Alawadi and the shooting of Trayvon Martin. For instance, NPR’s ” title=”@GeraldoRivera” target=”_blank”>@GeraldoRivera. Is wearing a hijab as dangerous as a hoodie?

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