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This Muslim basketball player refused to take off her hijab, opening new doors for athletes of other faiths - CNN
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This Muslim basketball player refused to take off her hijab, opening new doors for athletes of other faiths - CNN
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This Muslim basketball player refused to take off her hijab, opening new doors for athletes of other faiths - CNN
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