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Arab Student at Stanford Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver in Suspected Hate Crime

HeadlineNov 06, 2023

An Arab Muslim student at Stanford University is calling on people to spread compassion and kindness after he was struck Friday in a hit-and-run that is being investigated as a hate crime. The driver shouted “F*** you people” as he drove away. Abdulwahab Omira released a statement from his hospital bed, saying, “This ordeal has solidified my resolve to advocate for love, understanding, and inclusivity.”

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