Kurdish HS quarterback inspires Nashville's Muslim teens

[Tanuki]

(Some of you may not know that Nashville's 15-thousand strong Kurdish community is the largest in the U.S.)

https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/11/04/nashville-kurdish-high-school-quarterback-inspiring-muslim-kids/69608265007/

"Cane Ridge high school senior Shivan Abdullah takes his 9-1 Ravens into a playoff game tonight − and he'll do so with the support of thousands in Nashville's growing Kurdish community

......
Abdullah's parents, Jemila and Mossa Hadi, came to America from Iraqi Kurdistan more than 20 years ago after Mossa Hadi, along with other Kurdish fighters, fought to oust Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, Abdullah said.
....
There have been several Kurdish football players at three or four Nashville high schools, but none as successful at leading a team as Abdullah, who often references his faith on social media.

"Every time I get a chance, I try to go to a mosque, and yeah, I love to eat at House of Kabob," Abdulla said.
"I love my culture, and for the younger people in my community, I take so much pride in being a role model for them."....(more)

[Docreed2003]

1. Awesome story!

Also, I love "House of Kabob" too! Will have to keep an eye out for this guy!

[Lovie777]

2. K & R . . .

[70sEraVet]

3. Every time I see 'Tennessee' listed in the 'Places' section, I cringe, waiting to read a report

on some latest crazy, hateful thing out of my poor, seriously misguided state.
Thank you, Shivan Abdullah.
May peace be upon you and your family.

[nevergiveup]

4. That is a beautiful photo.