Following an incident at Michigan University, US where a woman was threatened for wearing a headscarf, hundreds of students formed a circle around their Muslim classmates so they could pray in peace and to show support.
The Muslim Students; Association organised a public prayer and invited non-Muslims to attend. Hundreds of people came to the event; president of the association Farhan Ali said, "The amount of support was overwhelming and absolutely wonderful and it brought some ease to the Muslim students (and) showed that we have other individuals who are willing to stand with us."
Some members of the crowd held posters saying "You belong here"
What's happening in the photo?
Where do you think it was taken?
Who do you think the poster in the photo is aimed at?
Explain the story
- Why do some people attack others ? (fear, misunderstanding; some people don't understand about diversity and difference, they don't understand diversity is a good thing and maybe haven't heard about No Outsiders)
- Why do you think the Muslim students invited non-Muslims to their prayer?
- Hundreds of non-Muslims turned up; what does this show?
- Why were some people holding posters that read, "You belong here"?
- In the UK which law says people who are different belong and shouldn't face discrimination? (The Equality Act 2010)
- What do you think the person who attacked the woman thought about the event? Do you think it might help to change his mind? How can we change the minds of people who are frightened of difference?
- How do you think the Muslim students felt when so many turned up to their prayer?
- What can we learn from The Michigan students?
-Why is this story about No Outsiders?
No Outsiders in our school: Teaching the Equality Act in Primary schools by Andrew Moffat
Reclaiming radical ideas in schools: Preparing young children for life in modern Britain by Andrew Moffat
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